News Headlines for May 13, 2024
Kim Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for four Iowa counties impacted by recent severe weather
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for four counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 6. The governor’s proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program for the following counties: Clarke, Marion, O’Brien, and Pottawattamie.
Mason City home fire displaces residents, sends pet to vet
MASON CITY – The Mason City fire department says a home fire Tuesday evening caused $60,000 in damages, displaces residents and sent a pet to a vet for urgent care.
Suspect arrested for attempted murder after Northern Iowa shooting
MONTGOMERY, IOWA – An emergency call in this tiny Northern Iowa town led police to discover a shooting victim and hunt down a suspect, who now faces an attempted murder charge.
OBIT: Fred Earl Julien
Ferdinand “Fred” Earl Julien, 87, passed away May 2, 2024 at his home in Nora Springs, Iowa. A celebration of life is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm at St. Luke Lutheran Church at 101 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs
NIACC to unveil newly-renovated Career Center in Charles City with Grand Opening Event
NIACC is hosting an open house on Friday, May 10th from 10am to 12pm at the facility, located in downtown Charles City. The community is invited to join this special event to tour the state-of-the-art space, meet the Career Center team, and explore the comprehensive range of services that will be offered.
Iowa State women’s basketball adds quartet of transfers
AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly announced the signing of four transfers to the 2024-25 Cyclones roster. Lily Hansford (Oregon State), Kenzie Hare (Marquette), Sydney Harris (TCU) and Lilly Taulelei (Massachusetts) will join Iowa State later this summer.
Nebraska man sent to prison for dealing meth in Iowa
SIOUX CITY – A Nebraska man caught with meth, scales, and drug paraphernalia in Iowa was sent to prison for 15 years.
OBIT: Norma LaRue Streich
Norma, age 92, a resident of Country Meadow Place, died Friday, May 3, 2024, at the IOOF Home. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Saturday May 11, 2024 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
OBIT: Candace Jo Pitkin
Clear Lake- Candace “Candy” Jo Pitkin 69, passed away in her sleep on May 3, 2024 at her home. Candy’s wish was for cremation services to take place; with no services planned.
OBIT: William Russell Aldrich
William “Bill” Russell Aldrich, 70, of Mason City, Iowa passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
Company that hired children to clean dangerous Iowa slaughterhouse ordered to pay $650K
In Iowa, federal investigators witnessed children concealing their faces and carrying glittered school backpacks before starting their overnight shift and learned children were ordered to use corrosive cleaners to clean dangerous kill floor equipment, including head splitters, jaw pullers, bandsaws and neck clippers.
OBIT: Donald C. Sampson
Donald C. Sampson, 96 of Mason City, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City. Funeral Services will be held 1pm Friday, May 17, 2024 at Open Bible Church.
UNI names Megan Franklin as Director of Athletics
CEDAR FALLS – University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook announced on Monday that Megan Franklin has agreed to serve as UNI’s Director of Athletics.
Iowa authorities investigating death of inmate
DENISON, IOWA – An Iowa man died while in a jail cell, and now authorities are investigating.
Six tips for helping Iowa’s air quality and enjoying the outdoors
DES MOINES – Spending time outdoors is important for both mental health and physical fitness. With May 6-10 as National Air Quality Awareness Week, here are six tips for enjoying the outdoors with air quality in mind:
Violent Alabama man who moved to Mason City sent to prison for dealing meth
SIOUX CITY – A man from Mason City, originally from Alabama, was sentenced May 6, 2024, to more than 18 years in federal prison for dealing meth.
Drug Enforcement Administration recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day
WASHINGTON – DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued law enforcement, public health, and non-profit partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
Kim Reynolds brags that Iowa is allegedly the #6 best state to live in
However, the report ranked Iowa with the #36 economy. It also didn’t mention the contaminated water and stinky manure air.
OBIT: Kathleen “Kathy” M. Muff
Kathleen M. Muff, 81 of Nora Springs passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Nora Springs Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Epiphany Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church.
OBIT: Harold F. Kock
Harold F. Kock, 81, of Greene, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene.
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- Protected: Mason City man sent to prison for federal meth conviction
- Protected: Charles City man arrested after alleged violent attack
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