Roger K. Musser, age 63, of Boone, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his home after a brief battle with cancer.
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OBIT: Delos Edward Patzner
Delos Edward Patzner, 91, of Boone, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City.
OBIT: Barbara J. McKinnon
Barbara “Barb” McKinnon, 87, of Rockwell, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on October 23, 2025. Visitation will be held from 5 pm until 7 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
OBIT: Edie Hansen
Edie Hansen, 78, of Webster City, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Windsor Manor. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.
OBIT: Cheryl “Cherry” Lee Hayes
Cheryl “Cherry” Lee Hayes, 79, passed away Sunday, October 19th in her home. A private family service will be held, with a Celebration of Life Memorial Visitation being held at a later date.
Juveniles arrested after shots fired in Dubuque
DUBUQUE – This seedy neighborhood in Dubuque was put on edge after a group of youths gathered near an alley and gunshots rang out, leading to underage suspected bullet unleashers fleeing into neighboring Wisconsin and a smiler feeling lucky they missed.
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College Football: UNI Panthers drop MVFC contest at Southern Illinois
CARBONDALE, Illinois — The UNI Panther football team headed to Carbondale, Illinois to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis in another ranked MVFC matchup. SIU took control early, but UNI cut the lead with a pair of late touchdowns. The Salukis outlasted the Panthers and came out victorious with a 31-17 final.
OBIT: Marc D Benedict
Marc David Benedict passed away at Mercy One Hospital in Mason City on October 24, 2025 at the age of 63.
College Football: #11 BYU 41 – Iowa State 27
AMES – The Iowa State Cyclones welcomed fans to MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames Saturday for homecoming festivities, but the #11 BYU Cougars spoiled the party, winning the game 41-27.
OBIT: Joan Hillman
Joan R. Hillman, 86, of West Union, and formerly of Oelwein, Iowa, died Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, October 30, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Maynard, Iowa.
Illinois man nabbed with lots of illicit child photos
HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS – The Huntley Police Department announced the arrest of 45-year-old Alexander Grant of 9130 Ramsdell Street, Huntley, Illinois, for 13 counts of Child Pornography.
OBIT: Marvin Lee Steinmeyer
Marvin Lee Steinmeyer, 93, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Rehabilitation Care Center of Allison. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Grundy Center.
OBIT: Stephen Gibson
Stephen “Steve” Gibson, age 77, of Emmetsburg passed away surrounded by his family on October 23rd at the Ruthven Community Care Center.
OBIT: Fern M. Rollefson
Fern M. Rollefson, 98, of Forest City, passed away on October 23, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City. A memorial service will be held at Forest Lutheran Church, 546 West M St, Forest City, IA, on Thursday, November 6.
Feds recall 4 millions lbs. of Hormel chicken possibly containing metal pieces
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal.
The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple complaints from foodservice customers finding metal in their frozen chicken breast and chicken thigh products. Hormel Foods determined that the metal originated from the conveyor belt used in production.
Clear Lake man and woman behind bars, accused of lewd child photo possession
CLEAR LAKE – This Clear Lake man and woman are behind bars after police say they had the worst photos of children in their possession.
Kamala Harris teases another run for President, says, “I’m not done”
Former Vice President and Democrat candidate for President, Kamala Harris, rejuvenated the hopes of despairing leftists everywhere when she declared “I am not done” in her quest to hold the highest office in the land.
OBIT: Joseph Ernest Beyer
Joseph E Beyer, age 78 of Osage, Iowa passed away on October 24, 2025 at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa.
Northern Iowa man nabbed after victimizing schools
CEDAR FALLS – This Northern Iowa man and his underage sidekick are behind bars after cops say they vandalized and may have attempted to burn down property at several schools.
OBIT: Kathryn Mavis Annette (Iverson) Falk
Kathryn Mavis Annette (Iverson) Falk, age 88, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 12:00 pm, with a memorial service at 2:00 pm. A celebration of life will be held at Acorn Park following the services.
OBIT: Gloria Hinders
Gloria Hinders, age 83, of Osage, Iowa passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Church in Osage.
OBIT: Virl Burdette Deal
Virl B. Deal, age 101, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. The funeral service for Virl will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. Ansgar United Methodist Church.
Northern Iowa man hauling porta potty slams into woman’s Chevy Malibu
A Northern Iowa man hauling a portable toilet while driving his ATV slammed into a parked Chevy Malibu, resulting in thousands in damages.
UNI Panther volleyball posts sixth straight sweep with win over Illinois State
CEDAR FALLS – Maryn Bixby recorded another career performance on Friday night as the UNI volleyball team swept the Illinois State Redbirds for its 12th consecutive win of the year inside the McLeod Center in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play.
UNI moves to 9-0 at midway point of MVC play. Panthers host Indiana State on Saturday afternoon.
Social Security benefits to soar in 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 75 million Americans will get a 2.8 percent increase in monthly Social Security benefits and SSI payments in 2026, the federal agency announced this week.
Northern Iowa driver cited after two-vehicle crash injures two in Fayette County
ARLINGTON – Two drivers were injured after a rear-end crash in a Highway 3 construction zone southeast of Arlington, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
Algona schools released kids early on Friday after bomb threat
ALGONA – Schools in Algona were closed Friday after an alleged bomb threat, sending children home early and then a thorough search of school grounds and buildings.
Iowa father accused of murdering his 11-month-old toddler
This Iowa man is accused of inflicting blunt force trauma upon his 11-month-old toddler, tragically ending the child’s life in murderous fashion.
Clear Lake installs Surf District Arch to welcome visitors
CLEAR LAKE – Clear Lake continues to build and thrive off it’s tourist-friendly foundation, as the community this week is now home to the Surf District Arch, showing the way toward their historic area of town.
OBIT: Duane R. Boyken
Duane R. Boyken, 93, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Titonka, passed away after a very short illness on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley Inpatient Unit of Friendship Village in Tempe, Arizona.
OBIT: Mary Berg
Mary passed away Oct. 23, 2025, at Spencer Hospital under hospice care surrounded by her family.
OBIT: Beverly Karel Schwickerath
Beverly Karel Schwickerath age 75 of New Hampton died Thursday, October 23, 2025 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab.
Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremator.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Delaware Avenue Apartments in downtown Mason City
MASON CITY — Mason City celebrated another milestone in downtown revitalization Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting for the new Delaware Avenue Apartments. The event marks the latest step in the city’s efforts to expand quality housing options and support its growing workforce.
“The new apartments add quality housing options right in the heart of downtown — supporting our growing workforce and adding new energy to Mason City’s core,” city hall explained.
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OBIT: Kathleen K. Williams
Kathleen (Kathy) Williams, age 75, a beloved mother and grandmother of Boone, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Boone County Hospital, Boone, Iowa.
OBIT: Rose Ann Fokken
Rose Fokken, age 88 of Algona, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Algona Manor Care Center.
NBA stars and gangsters accused of using tech to cheat at high-stakes card games
31 defendants were arrested in 11 states, including members and associates of the Bonanno, Gambino, and Genovese organized crime families of La Cosa Nostra (LCN); Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA); and Damon Jones, also known as “Dee,” a former NBA player with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat.
“As alleged, members and associates of organized crime families fixed illegal poker games as part of a highly sophisticated and lucrative fraud scheme to cheat victims out of millions of dollars and conspired with others to perpetrate their frauds,” stated United States Attorney Nocella. “Well-known former NBA players and former professional athletes, acted as ‘Face Cards’ to lure unsuspecting victims to high-stakes poker games, where they were then at the mercy of concealed technology, including rigged shuffling machines and specially designed contacts lenses and sunglasses to read the backs of playing cards, which ensured that the victims would lose big. Today’s indictment and arrests sounds the final buzzer for these cheaters.”