Nancy Miller, 77, of Thornton, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Heritage Care in Mason City. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Thornton United Methodist Church 404 Maple Street, Thornton.
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Man shot dead and woman critically injured in Waterloo shooting
A man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life in a hospital today after an early morning shooting in Waterloo.
Convicted Northern Iowa murderer dies in prison
A convicted Northern Iowa murderer who shot and killed his female acquaintance decades ago has died in prison after being hospitalized.
OBIT: Thomas “Tom” Gonyo
Thomas “Tom” Grant Gonyo, 80, affectionately known to his family as Papa, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. A funeral service for Tom Gonyo will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd.
The Leeds United Deal: A Case Study in Strategic Sports Investment
The recent New York Times feature on Andrew Schwartzberg indicates that changes in the Leeds United board are a representation of the change that modern sports ownership is going through. This change…
Iowa snowplow drivers are ready to roll as colder weather approaches, transportation department says
Weather in Iowa can change fast. During the fall season, one day can be warm and sunny, the next can be wet with heavy snow that impacts roadways and tests early winter driving skills. But one thing is certain – winter is coming and it’s time to prepare.
College Football: Big 12 levies fines for Texas Tech and Kansas after game anarchy
IRVING, TEXAS – During the Kansas versus Texas Tech football game on October 11, 2025, a pocket knife was allegedly thrown from the stands and struck a Kansas staff member, and now both programs will pay a price.
Two Iowa children riding electric bike hurt badly after running stop sign and hit by car
Two Iowa children on an electric bike, or “e-bike”, traveled through a stop sign in a residential neighborhood and were struck by a woman teen driver in a Honda Civic, and both youths were thrown and hurt badly Tuesday, authorities say.
What Every Homeowner Should Know Before Investing in Solar Panels
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Women’s College Basketball: Iowa’s Jan Jensen talks expectations for her very young team
IOWA CITY – The Iowa women’s basketball team is preparing to start their season, and head coach Jan Jensen realizes the youthful roster she is dealing with will have some ups and downs, even as the team finds itself ranked in the top 25.
OBIT: Beverly Butler
Beverly Mae Butler (Nee Miller) 1928 – 2025. Beverly died peacefully Tuesday October 14, 2025, at Good Samaritan Estherville, Iowa.
What to Do if Your Flight Is Cancelled: A Guide with Lennuabi
Flight cancellations can disrupt travel plans, whether you are on a family vacation, a business trip, or exploring new destinations. If your flight is cancelled, it is essential to know your rights…
OBIT: Curtis Anderson
Curtis A. Anderson, 76, of Garner, a man who could fix just about anything with a wrench, a smile, and a stubborn streak, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, surrounded by family who adored him. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel.
OBIT: Ronald James Betts
Ronald J. Betts, age 84, of Osage, Iowa, departed this life on October 12, 2025, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.
OBIT: Dean Richard Abbott
Dean Richard Abbott, age 94, of Ridgeway, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa.
OBIT: Rodney Ferguson
Rodney S Ferguson, 67, of the Lakes area, passed away on October 13th, 2025, surrounded by friends.
OBIT: Orlyn H. Milius
Orlyn H. Milius, 97, of Tripoli, died Monday, October 13, 2025, at Tripoli Nursing & Rehab. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 17, 2025, at Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli.
Democrat Jackie Norris brings her “radical empathy” campaign to Mason City, seeking U.S. Senate seat
MASON CITY – Bold, unashamed, and lecturing on “radical empathy”, Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate Jackie Norris of the national laughingstock Des Moines School Board blathered to a tiny crowd inside a Mason City bar Monday evening.
Meth-toting, cell phone using goober slams into woman driver, leading to Northern Iowa house raid
A possibly demented, meth-toting, cell-phone operating woman driver out tooling around slammed into another woman driver, leading to thousands in damages and a police investigation that ensnared another meth-user and a wanted, missing teen boy hiding out in a Northern Iowa drug lair.
Yet another woman chamber of commerce director from Iowa nabbed on serious crimes
Another woman Iowa chamber of commerce director has been arrested and charged with a swath of serious felony charges, authorities say, joining a growing list of female crooks that look important but allegedly just like to rip off their employers.
OBIT: Shirley Ann Dickinson
Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley Dickinson, age 73, of the Lakes area, will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, October 20, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spirit Lake.
OBIT: Gene C. Ostmo
Gene C. Ostmo, age 93, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Mason City Fire Department celebrates Grand Reopening after multi-million dollar renovation
MASON CITY – The Mason City Fire Department celebrated the Grand Reopening of its headquarters on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 350 5th Street SW in Mason City. The event marked the completion of a major renovation and addition project that has modernized and expanded the department’s facilities.
Talk, Travel, Together: How Open Communication Turns Trips into Memories
Every unforgettable trip begins with a conversation. There’s so much that goes on behind the scenes, right from the part where you start making the plan, to then deciding where you want…
OBIT: Robert J. Morrison
Robert “Bob” J. Morrison, 69, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the University of Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus/Columbia Club.
OBIT: Mamie Louise Deckard
Mamie was taken in by a foster family in Mason City in 1964 and remained there until moving to Handicap Village (now One Vision) in 1983. Memorial services for Mamie will be held 11:00 am, Friday, October 24, 2025 at One Vision Kinney-Lindstrom Center, 600 Glen Oaks Drive, in Clear Lake.
OBIT: Merlyn Ray Reiter
Merlyn R. Reiter, age 80, of Rockford, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Rockford.
Drunk illegal alien drives into tree, killing 6 – had been deported 7 times
WASHINGTON – This 7-time previously deported illegal Mexican with extensive criminal history got drunk and drove a vehicle straight into a tree, killing 6 people, and now faces murder charges, Homeland Security says.
Dead body found at Iowa industrial site
CEDAR RAPIDS – Police in Iowa’s second-largest city are investigating after a dead body was found at a seedy industrial site.
OBIT: Jenny Letts
Jenny Letts, 87, of Woolstock died Monday, October 13, 2025 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Graceland Cemetery, Section 10.
OBIT: Gerald Robert Mishak
Gerald Robert “Gerry” Mishak, age 79, a resident of New Hampton, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home following a recent hospitalization.
OBIT: Larry E. Roosa
Larry passed away on Sunday, October 12th, in Eagle Grove at the age of 82 years.
OBIT: Randy Whalen
Randy Whalen, 68, of Lime Springs, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
OBIT: Jimmy Leininger
James “Jimmy” Arthur Leininger, 69, of Dolliver, Iowa, passed away on October 13, 2025, at his home in Dolliver.
Northern Iowa women nabbed after violent house invasion
A Northern Iowa home was allegedly invaded by two young women, and two people were assaulted in the incident, leading to the arrest of suspects on a swath of charges.
OBIT: Ruth M. Anderson
Ruth M. Anderson, 85, of Mason City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the IOOF Home in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
College Basketball: Big 12 places 6 teams in preseason AP Top 25 Poll
AMES – For the second consecutive year, the Big 12 had six teams ranked in the Preseason Associated Press Men’s Basketball Top 25, matching a Conference record and tying for the national lead entering the 2025-26 season. Iowa State is ranked #16.
A Guide to How the U.S. Dollar Has Changed in 2025
Over the past year, the U.S. dollar (USD) has undergone a notable transition. After years of relative dominance, the dollar’s trajectory has faced headwinds from shifting monetary policy expectations, global macro pressures,…
Everything You Need to Know About Smash Repairs in Sydney in 2025
When your vehicle suffers collision damage, finding reliable smash repair Sydney becomes your top priority. In 2025, with evolving automotive technology and stricter repair standards, choosing the right panel beater or repair…
Why Every Business Needs a Digital Marketing Agency in 2025
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