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OBIT: Larry Albert Olsen
Larry Albert Olsen, a police officer turned attorney whose integrity, humor and devotion to work and friendship left an imprint from Napa to Red Bluff to his hometown of Milford, Iowa, died Oct. 12, 2025, after a two-year struggle with ALS.
OBIT: Robert “Bob” Thomas Stockdale
Bob passed away on Sunday, October 12th, surrounded by loved ones, at Southfield Wellness in Webster City, at the age of 83 years.
OBIT: Ilene Patti Krause
Ilene Patti Krause, age 86, of Emmetsburg, passed away on Sunday October 12, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday October 15th at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg.
Mason City police charge six men with riot after East Park shooting incident
MASON CITY – An April shooting incident in Mason City’s East Park that left at least one person wounded has continued to be investigated by police, and now six men are facing felony riot charges.
College Soccer: No. 7 Iowa Hawkeyes Defeat No. 18 Michigan State Spartans, 5-3
IOWA CITY – The No. 7 University of Iowa women’s soccer team defeated No. 18 Michigan State, 5-3, on Sunday afternoon at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes move to 10-2-3 on the season and 5-1-2 in Big Ten Conference play.
Smarter Printing Strategies for Modern Businesses
Managing a company’s printing environment might seem like a small detail, but it often carries hidden costs and inefficiencies that drain productivity and budgets. Managed print services solutions for business are designed…
OBIT: Janice J. Foelske
Janice Joyce Foelske, 93, of Tripoli, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Willow Winds in Denver. Private family services will be held.
OBIT: Todd Koop
Todd Koop, aka “Kooper” and “Chicken”, 56, of Webster City, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2025, from injuries sustained in an riding lawnmower accident.
Northern Iowa man killed when riding mower bursts into flames
A Northern Iowa man was killed when his riding mower burst into flames after a mechanical malfunction.
OBIT: Janice Eldean Torkelson
Janice E. (Brozik) Torkelson, age 83, died on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Graveside services for Janice will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Ellington Township Cemetery in Ventura.
OBIT: Carol A. Tinkey
Carol Ann Perkins Tinkey, 87, of Mason City, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City from natural causes. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church.
OBIT: James Roland
James “Jim” Arthur Roland, 83, of Alden, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Alden United Methodist Church.
College Football: UNI Panthers drop matchup at no. 2-ranked South Dakota State, 31-3
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA — UNI football traveled to South Dakota State for its first road contest of the 2025 MVFC slate. The Panthers and the no. 2-ranked Jackrabbits of South Dakota State battled on SDSU’s homecoming in front of a sold-out Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The Panthers held the Jackrabbits early, but ran out of steam down the stretch and dropped a 31-3 matchup in Brookings, South Dakota.
UNI volleyball cruises to 6-0 in MVC play with sweep of Bradley
CEDAR FALLS — UNI volleyball closed out its three-match homestand on Saturday night, scoring its ninth straight victory of the year in a 3-0 sweep of the Bradley Braves inside the McLeod Center in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play.
OBIT: Richard Francis McGee
Richard Francis McGee age 83 of Waterloo, IA, peacefully passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at Cedar Valley Hospice House surrounded by family.
OBIT: Arlin Enabnit
Arlin Enabnit, 92, of Marble Rock, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at MercyOne-North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 14 at Greene Community Center.
OBIT: Lynne Dean
A Memorial Service for Lynne Dean, age 75, of Spirit Lake, will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6:30pm at Spirit Life Fellowship Church in Spirit Lake.
OBIT: Beatrice Napier
Beatrice “Bea” Napier, 73, of Webster City died suddenly on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Van Diest Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth.
OBIT: Rachel Hardman
Rachel Hardman, 85, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Wellspring Living of Friendship Village in Waterloo, Iowa with her family by her side. A funeral service for Rachel Hardman will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home.
OBIT: Florence L. Weaver
Florence L. Weaver, 98, of Garner, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Summit House Assisted Living in Britt. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2025, at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church in Garner.
Elderly Northern Iowa man killed in fatal lawnmower accident
WEST UNION – An elderly Northern Iowa man was killed when his riding lawnmower tipped over, authorities say.
Mason City High School Associate Principal Chris Krueger wins award
MASON CITY – Chris Krueger, Associate Principal at Mason City High School, has been named the 2026 Iowa Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa (SAI).
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for October 6, 2025
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on October 6, 2025:
OBIT: Lois R. Thompto
Lois Ruth (Heins, Dahly, Hungerford) Thompto, 96, of Mason City, passed away of Friday, October 10, 2025, at the IOOF Home.
Mason City apartment fire caused by dog, two cats dead, family displaced
MASON CITY – A Friday afternoon fire at a Mason City home was caused by a hungry dog, authorities say, costing two kitties their lives and displacing a family.
WGN Chicago news employee battles cops during immigration raid
CHICAGO – WGN-TV out of Chicago was once known for its Bozo the Clown programming, which was highly-entertaining decades ago and brought smiles to the faces of many, but today, the leftist “news” station made a lot more people turn their heads when one of their employees battled immigration agents and found out that making the news isn’t as fun as just reporting it.
OBIT: Dolly Bryant
Dolly Bryant, 88, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, October 8, 2025. A memorial service for Dolly will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
OBIT: Pamella Kay Clough
Pamella Kay Clough, of Marble Rock, Iowa, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer September 27, 2025 with her loving husband Marc at her side. A celebration of life will be held Saturday October 25, 2025 at the Walter F. Bohl Community Center, 520 College St, Marble Rock.
Dog Man: The Musical to be performed at NIACC on Wednesday, October 22
MASON CITY – Dog Man: The Musical will be performed at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
The Most Potential Cloud Mining Platform in 2025: WOA Crypto Leads the New Trend of Efficient Passive Income
Cryptocurrencies are growing and evolving faster than ever before. For years, mining has been reserved for those with money, technical knowledge, and large amounts of expensive equipment. The cost to mine has inhibited…
College Soccer: No. 7 Iowa Hawkeyes blank Maryland, 2-0
IOWA CITY – The No. 7 University of Iowa women’s soccer team defeated Maryland, 2-0, on Thursday night at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes move to 9-2-3 on the season and 4-1-2 in Big Ten Conference play.
The Ultimate Guide to Toilet Troubles: When to Call a Minneapolis Repair Expert
Toilet malfunctions are common household nuisances that can range from minor annoyances to major emergencies. Recognizing the signs of toilet issues is the first step in ensuring the smooth functioning of this…
Iowa candidate for Congress Christian Schlaefer and pastor deliver meals to farmers in the field
KOSSUTH COUNTY – Congressional candidate Christian Schlaefer joined Josh Johansen, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota, to personally deliver hot meals to farmers working long hours in the fields this harvest season. Christian serves as a guest pastor at St. Paul Lutheran and Bethany Evangelical Reformed Churches.
Mason City’s downtown hotel construction project has begun
MASON CITY – We’ve seen some of this before – a fence around the parking lot at Southbridge Mall, a job trailer on the site, and big promises – but this time, officials claim construction is really happening in downtown Mason City on the long-awaiting hotel that will transform the skyline, connect a lonely skywalk, and bring up to 100 or more fresh souls and their wallets to patronize area businesses.
OBIT: Karen Vinton
Karen Vinton, 85, of Ackley and formerly of Whitten, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Ashbrook Assisted Living in Iowa Falls.
OBIT: Marilyn Sue Robertson
Marilyn Sue (Zell) Robertson, 76, died peacefully on October 9, 2025 at Maple Crest Memory Care in Fayette, Iowa. After a long decline caused by Alzheimer’s Disease, her memories were restored, and she was welcomed into heaven by her loved ones who went before her.
OBIT: Andrew T Schubert
September 27, 1988 – July 17, 2025 Andrew Thomas Schubert, our beloved son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed from this life on July 17, 2025 at the age of 36….
How to Create a Calm, Balanced Lifestyle in a Busy World
It’s very easy to get swept up in the rush of daily life. In between family, work and social responsibilities you may find that your schedule is a never-ending cycle. There are…
Tips to Optimize Website Speed for a Better User Experience
Let’s be honest, waiting for a slow website to load is frustrating. In fact, studies show that if a website takes more than 3 seconds to load, most visitors will leave. And…