Eugene Fredrick Meier, age 90, of Rockford, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Nora Springs Care Center. A funeral service for Eugene Meier will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City.
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OBIT: Monty C. Schlawin
Monty C. Schlawin, 78, of Garner, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 3, 2025, at Cataldo Funeral Chapel.
OBIT: Douglas G. Phinney
Douglas G. Phinney, 72, of Ventura, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at 1: 30 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner.
OBIT: Sheryl A Weiner
Sheryl Weiner, 74, of Rockwell, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
OBIT: Darrel K. Lind
Darrel K. Lind, 89, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
OBIT: Linda Mary Hull
Linda Mary Hull, 79, of Charles City, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home.
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Women’s College Wrestling: Iowa Hawkeyes dominate home opener
IOWA CITY — The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team put on a show in its home opener. The Hawkeyes notched two wins, beating Central College, 44-0, and Cornell College, 43-0. In total, Iowa registered five pins and 13 tech. falls.
OBIT: Harvey Beenken
Harvey Beenken, 95, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Creekside in Grundy Center, surrounded by his family under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center.
OBIT: Kevin Lee Kasemeier
Kevin L. Kasemeier, 62, of Sumner, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner, surrounded by loving family.
OBIT: Brian Lyle Bestul
Brian Lyle Bestul, age 74, a resident of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and originally of Northwood, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
OBIT: Lorraine Mae Vopava
Lorraine Mae Vopava age 94, of Protivin, IA, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, IA.
College Football: Arizona State 24 – Iowa State 19
AMES – Iowa State faced off with nemesis Arizona State Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames in front of 60,899 fans and was frustrated by the Sun Devils’ back quarterback who ran wild on the Cyclone defense.
College Volleyball: UNI Panthers best Southern Illinois Salukis, 3-1
Panthers extend winning streak to 15 matches. UNI hosts Drake on Tuesday night.
College Football: UNI Panthers fall at No. 17 Illinois State, 31-16
NORMAL, Ill. – Harrison Bey-Buie ran for a touchdown while Jaxon Dailey threw for another as the UNI football team fell to No. 17 Illinois State on Saturday afternoon at Hancock Stadium in Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) action.
OBIT: Marlene Ann Tvedt
Marlene Ann Tvedt, 91, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away October 29, 2025 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
How to Enjoy Riyadh in Style with Affordable Luxury Car Rental Options
Riyadh, the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia, is a city that seamlessly blends modern architecture with rich cultural heritage. Navigating its wide roads and sprawling districts can be an adventure, and having…
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Let’s face it, Dubai isn’t small. From luxury shopping to iconic skyscrapers, everything’s super-sized. So naturally, the SUV is a crowd favorite here. If you’re eyeing a used SUV for sale, you’ll…
OBIT: Penny Kay Reicks
Penny Reicks, 66, of Lawler, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Police in Cedar Falls investigate shooting incident
CEDAR FALLS – A shooting in Cedar Falls and injured persons in a hospital have police searching for clues.
OBIT: Carol Capesius
Carol Catherine Capesius, age 64, of Bode, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Algona after a courageous seven-year battle with brain cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4th, at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe.
OBIT: Richard Vossberg
Richard Vossberg, age 62 of Lake View, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home.
College Soccer: No. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes Fall to No. 24 Wisconsin in B1G Tournament Quarterfinals
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The No. 13 University of Iowa women’s soccer team fell to No. 24 Wisconsin, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon in the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals at Folk Field. The Hawkeyes move to 11-4-4 on the season.
Fareway launches November campaign to combat food insecurity in Iowa
JOHNSTON, IOWA — Fareway Stores announced a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity in the communities we serve. As part of their ongoing commitment to giving back, they say, Fareway is making it easier than ever for customers to help nourish their neighbors.
OBIT: Linda Louise Hagen
Linda Louise Hagen passed away on October 28, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Nursing Home, at the age of 80 years and 1 day. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Hoff Celebrations – Champion Chapel in Osage..
College Volleyball: Iowa Hawkeyes’ rally falls short at Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. – University of Iowa volleyball fell short in a reverse sweep attempt on Friday night inside Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Hawkeyes move to 12-11 on the season and 3-8 in the Big Ten.
College Field Hockey: Van Aalsum propels Iowa Hawkeye to double OT win over Ohio State, 3-2
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The 10th-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team defeated Ohio State, 3-2 in double overtime to close out the regular season.
OBIT: Maxine C. Boekelman
Maxine C. Boekelman, 85, of Britt, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Britt.
OBIT: Shirley Fain
Shirley J Fain was born in Sheldon, Iowa to Harvey and Susan (Talbott) McQuown on February 9, 1934. She passed away on October 30, 2025 at Ecuman Oaks & Pines in Hutchinson, Minnesota at the age of 91 years.
OBIT: Judy (Reicks) Bohr
Judy Bohr, 65, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at her home.
OBIT: Judy (Reicks) Bohr
Judy Bohr, 65, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at her home.
College Cross Country: Iowa Hawkeye men and women place 14th at BIG 10 Conference meet
EAST LANSING, Mich. – University of Iowa cross country wrapped up competition at the Big Ten Championships at the Forest Akers East Golf Course on Friday morning.
Gamers Today Want Control: The Growing Demand for Freedom and Choice in Games
Gamers today expect control. They don’t want to follow a fixed path or sit through stories they can’t shape. What they want are choices that matter, worlds they can change, and mechanics…
Mason City man evades 15 year prison sentence on fresh drug crimes
BOONE – This man, whom authorities say is residing in Mason City, was accused and convicted of fresh drug crimes to add to his already decorated criminal history, and somehow was given a suspended prison sentence.
How To Prevent Rodents From Entering Your Property
Although rodents are small, the problems they cause in homes and businesses can be enormous. From chewed wires and broken furniture to contaminated food and health hazards, a rodent infestation can easily…
UNI volleyball rolls to 14th straight win in sweep of Belmont
Panthers go undefeated in the month of October with win over Bruins. UNI visits Southern Illinois on Saturday.
OBIT: Jerry Lee Starkey
Jerry Lee Starkey, 79, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 24, 2025 in his Mason City, home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, October 31, 2025 at Epiphany Parish – Holy Family Catholic Church