This small Northern Iowa community has apparently had just about enough of nefarious teens or other goons launching toilet paper rolls into the trees and yards along their fine boulevards, and now police are promising swift retributions for scofflaws that are allegedly harassing specific complainers.
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Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes for October 21, 2025
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on October 21, 2025:
Homeland Security giddily announces 2 million illegal aliens removed or self-deported
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced record-breaking statistics with more than 527,000 illegal aliens removed under the leadership of President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
“The Trump Administration is on pace to shatter historic records and deport nearly 600,000 illegal aliens by the end of President Donald Trump’s first year since returning to office. More than 2 million illegal aliens have left the U.S. including 1.6 million who have voluntarily self-deported and over 527,000 deportations,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
OBIT: Phil Voge
Phil Voge, 69, of Webster City died Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Unity Pointy – Trinity Regional Hospital Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 610 15th St., Ames.
Top-Rated Car Dealerships in Turlock: A Complete Guide
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What You Need to Know About Financing Your Used Car in Killeen
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The Impact of New Car Innovations on the Environment
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Used Car Lots vs. Dealerships: What’s the Difference?
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How to Choose the Best Jeep Dealer in Florida
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The Evolution of the New Car: What’s New?
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Financing Your New or Used Truck: Which Option is Right for You?
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Ford Bronco Sport Interior Features: Comfort and Technology
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Mason City man shot Monday morning, one arrested
MASON CITY – An early Monday morning shooting in Mason City has sent one man to the hospital and another man to a jail cell as police continue to investigate the incident.
OBIT: Robert “Bob” Hefty” Hoeft
Robert “Bob” “Hefty” Hoeft, 93, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home. A funeral Service for Bob Hoeft will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home.
OBIT: Arlis Irene Black
Arlis Irene (Jahnz) Black, age 93, of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away on Sunday October 26, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City, Iowa.
OBIT: Marguerite Louise Gaede
Marguerite Louise Gaede, age 83, of Plainfield, IA, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, surrounded by her family.
OBIT: Ann Marie (Carter) Baier Obituary
Ann Marie Baier, 68, of Alden, Iowa passed away October 25, 2025, at her son Kaleb’s home. Visitation for Ann Marie Baier will be 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Linn’s Funeral Home.
Homeland Security says Border Patrol agents face nasty U.S. citizens harassing, threatening, crashing into officers
CHICAGO – On October 22, U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) faced one of its most violent days since beginning Operation Midway Blitz, the agency reports, with crazed U.S. citizens (and aliens) violently inserting themselves into dangerous law enforcement operations and now gulping heaping doses of salty repercussion.
North Iowa Concert Band to offer free fall concert on November 11
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) invites the community to experience an evening of music at the North Iowa Concert Band’s annual fall concert, “A Salute to Service”.
OBIT: Robert Earl Brandhorst
Robert Earl Brandhorst, age 58, of Nashua, IA, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory – Olson Chapel in Nashua.
Northern Iowa Jeep awash in booze found crashed in creek; suspect on probation flees scene
This Jeep Cherokee met an unfortunate end to its useful life in a recent crash into a Northern Iowa creek, before a passerby spotted it mangled, battered, and awash in booze, and cops say the driver – on probation in a felony burglary and criminal mischief case, had fled the scene for medical treatment.
Iowa man immediately nabbed after sexual assault accusation
This Iowa man allegedly sexually assaulted his acquaintance, police say, and immediately after the incident they were notified, located the suspect, and delivered him to a jail cell to await potential justice.
Dancing Queen: An Abba Salute to perform at NIACC on November 8
MASON CITY – Dancing Queen: An Abba Salute will perform at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
USDA announces plan to combat high beef prices, benefit ranchers and consumers
“America’s food supply chain is a national security priority for the Trump Administration. We are committed to ensuring the American people have an affordable source of protein and that America’s ranchers have a strong economic environment where they can continue to operate for generations to come,” said Secretary Brooke Rollins.
On October 23, Rollins said in an interview, ” We have two priorities when it comes to beef: 1. Protect and defend ranching as a way of life 2. Lower consumer beef prices We can and will do both. Here’s our plan to make it happen.”
Ag suspension and braking systems company opens headquarters in Iowa
PERRY – ADR, a leading manufacturer of axles, suspensions and braking systems for agricultural and industrial machinery, said that is strengthened its presence on American soil by acquiring a site in the town of Perry, Iowa, for the construction of the new headquarters of ADR Axles USA Inc.
College Soccer: No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes blank Indiana Hoosiers, 2-0
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The No. 15 University of Iowa women’s soccer team defeated Indiana, 2-0, on Sunday afternoon at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The Hawkeyes finish the regular season at 11-3-4 overall and 6-2-3 in Big Ten Conference play.
Northern Iowa woman nabbed with illicit drugs in apartment raid
This Northern Iowa woman had a rude awakening one recent morning, when cops barged into her ramshackle apartment and found her cuddled up with meth, weed, baggies and other assorted nefariousness, leading to legal entanglements.
For sure no SNAP benefits delivered for November, feds say
CHICAGO – Those on the public dole for the handout of free food and drink or “SNAP” benefits will definitely not be eating off the taxpayers next month, the feds announced this weekend, and fingers are pointing every direction as politicians dig in on both sides in the government shutdown standoff.
The federal government shutdown is slowly delivering impact to American citizens, and now those who consume calories free of charge off the taxpayers are bracing for a non-self-induced diet, as their EBT cards loaded with non-existent SNAP benefits will function as well as a $3 bill in the grocery store checkout swiper.
OBIT: John P. Deen
John P. Deen, 84, of Northwood, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. The family will celebrate his life privately. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife at Sunset Rest Cemetery.
Attempted murder charge brought on Northern Iowa man who ran down his victim, crashed into garage
This Northern Iowa dweller accelerated his vehicle directly at his victim, striking them with ill-intentions, cops say, before he slammed into a garage, and now the consequences might slam him.
OBIT: Arlene Lavonne Anderson
Arlene Lavonne (Schulze) Anderson, age 98, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Good Samaritan in St. Ansgar. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville, IA.
OBIT: Jarrett Lee
Jarrett Oscar Lee, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 91. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
OBIT: Shirley Buttjer
Shirley Buttjer, 92, of Charles City, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Shirley Buttjer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2025, at Cross Lutheran Church.