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OBIT: Michael Allan Hanson
Michael Allan Hanson, 78, of Ventura, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, with his family by his side. A family graveside service will be held at a later date in Brush Point Cemetery.
OBIT: Nick J. Zahariades
Nick J. Zahariades, 89, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
OBIT: Steve Rowe
Steven “Steve” Rowe, age 75, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve was born on December 10, 1950, in Storm Lake, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1969.
OBIT: Mone Keoninh
Mone Keoninh, age 69, of Ruthven, Iowa, passed away on March 24, 2026.
OBIT: Ronald E. Dannen
Ronald “Ron” E. Dannen, 78, of Grimes, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, IA. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.
OBIT: Joan Marie Mueterthies
Joan Marie Mueterthies age 89 of Lawler, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
OBIT: Robert Rickie Speakar
Clear Lake-Robert Ricke “Bob” Speakar, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Joan Marie Mueterthies
Joan Mueterthies age 89 of Lawler, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
OBIT: Nancy J. Young
Nancy J. Young, 87, of Garner passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 26th, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.
OBIT: Michael Peckham
Michael M. Peckham, 70, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, at Grandview Health Care Center in Oelwein, Iowa.
OBIT: Shelly R. McAllister
Rachelle “Shelly” Renee McAllister passed away surrounded by family on March 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
OBIT: Robert A Willardson
Robert A Willardson, was born on his grandparents’ farm on February 19, 1934, near Round Lake in Jackson County, Minnesota. He passed away on March 21, 2026 surrounded by his family at the Good Samaritan Home in Jackson, Minnesota at the age of 92.
OBIT: Jack Teepe
Jack D. Teepe, 92, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home. A memorial service for Jack Teepe will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City.
OBIT: Nancy Rae Lane
Nancy Rae Lane, 66, of Mason City, Iowa passed away on March 20, 2026, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. She will be laid to rest 11:00 am, Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
OBIT: LaVonne Tow
LaVonne May Tow, daughter of Christian and Minnie (Nielsen) Pedersen, was born on January 6, 1936, at her parents’ home in Armstrong, Iowa. On the evening of Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her home in Ringsted, she passed away surrounded by her loving family at the age of 90.
OBIT: Margaret “Peggy” Lynn Anderson
Margaret “Peggy” Lynn Anderson, 61, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her home. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
OBIT: Edna Bernadine Stiefel
Edna Bernadine Stiefel age 73 of New Hampton, IA, died Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home.
OBIT: Mary Ann Johnson
Mary Ann Johnson, 83 of Bode, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at West Bend Health and Rehab in West Bend. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode.
OBIT: Duane Lavern Losee
Duane Lavern Losee, 78, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away March 20, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
OBIT: Douglas Clough
Douglas “Doug” Clough, 62, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home. A gathering to celebrate Doug’s life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Northwood VFW in Northwood, Iowa, with a short prayer service at 11:30 a.m.
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Clear Lake man jailed on felony charges following earlier domestic incident
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man is facing multiple felony charges, including third-degree sexual abuse, following an investigation that began with a domestic disturbance late last year.
Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City describes property tax reform bill inching through Iowa Legislature
“With things moving a bit slower at the Capitol this week, it is the perfect time to touch on one of the most important issues we are tackling property taxes. While we are working hard on legislation at the state level to provide serious structural reform, many of our local government bodies are currently holding their own tax and budget hearings. This makes it an opportune time to pull back the curtain on how our property taxes actually work and where your hard-earned money goes.” Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City said.
College Basketball: Iowa State bounced by Tennessee in Sweet 16, 76-62
CHICAGO – The 2025-26 Iowa State men’s basketball season reached its conclusion on the evening of Friday, March 27, 2026, as the sixth-ranked Cyclones fell to No. 23 Tennessee in a 76-62 Sweet 16 battle. Playing in front of a packed crowd in Chicago, Iowa State finishes a remarkable campaign with a 29-8 overall record.
Northern Iowa woman killed in sedan versus semi collision
RUTHVEN, IOWA — A Tuesday morning collision between a sedan and a semi-truck has claimed the life of a Northern Iowa woman.
Trump Administration boasts that over 3 million SNAP takers booted from program
WASHINGTON D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins appeared on FOX Business’s *Mornings with Maria* Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026, to announce a historic decline in federal food assistance enrollment, framing the shift as a major victory for the American taxpayer and the labor market.
Citing new official data from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Rollins confirmed that SNAP participation has plummeted by 3.3 million recipients since January 2025. This rapid decline has pushed the total number of recipients below 40 million for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes stun Nebraska Cornhuskers, 77-71, to reach Elite 8
HOUSTON — For the first time in nearly four decades, the Iowa Hawkeyes are heading to the Elite Eight.
In a gritty comeback at the Toyota Center on Thursday night, the ninth-seeded Hawkeyes erased a double-digit deficit to stun fourth-seeded Nebraska, 77-71. The victory marks Iowa’s first trip to the regional finals since 1987 and continues a historic “giant-killer” run that has seen them topple No. 8 Clemson, No. 1 Florida, and now the Huskers in just seven days.