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Kim Reynolds celebrates AEA reform bill passing Iowa Senate
DES MOINES – Reform for Area Education Agencies (AEAs) is close to reality as a bill handing the hot button topic passed the Iowa Senate today, and Governor Kim Reynolds can smell victory over those who are panicking over the proposed overhaul.
OBIT: George A. Case
George A. Case passed away on March 15, 2024 at 85 years old in Clear Lake, Iowa, with his loving wife, Edith by his side. Mr. Case will be laid to rest in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Iowa man avoids prison after indecent contact with a child
SIOUX CENTER – An Iowa man police found to have had indecent contact with a child at his home will avoid prison for his crime, authorities announced.
College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes host Kansas State on Tuesday in NIT First Round
IOWA CITY – The third-seeded University of Iowa men’s basketball team will host No. 4 seed Kansas State in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament on Tuesday at 8 p.m. (CT) on Mediacom Court inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will be televised on ESPN.
Mason City Riverhawks look to add new Volleyball coach Mikayla Klenk
MASON CITY – The Mason City activities department announced that pending board approval, the next Head Volleyball Coach of the Mason City Riverhawks will be Mikayla Klenk.
College Basketball: Iowa State secures #2 seed, heads to Omaha for NCAA Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For the 23rd time in school history, the Iowa State men’s basketball team has earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Cyclones have reached 10 NCAA Tournaments since 2012, one of 10 teams in the field this year to do so.
Gov. Reynolds and First Gentleman invite Iowans to Terrace Hill’s Annual Egg Hunt on the Hill
The Egg Hunt on the Hill event is for children ages 1 to 10, and children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event. Families wishing to attend must RSVP by e-mail only to molly.thompson@governor.iowa.gov.
Women’s College Basketball: Hawkeyes earn No. 1 Seed, host First Four Winner
Iowa will take on the winner of 16-seed’s Holy Cross and UT-Martin, which will take place in Iowa City on Thursday. The Hawkeyes (29-4; 15-3) will face the winner of the play-in game on Saturday. Iowa’s games are already sold out.
Reatlors set to feel the sting after major settlement threatens their obscene commissions?
MASON CITY – Did you pay your realtor too much money when you bought or sold your home? A major settlement involving the National Association of Realtors may diminish the obscene payouts realtors make – and save you money next time. Are folks beginning to realize that you don’t even need a realtor to sell a home – only a FOR SALE sign, a bank and a Facebook account? Is this a totally antiquated service that should be further sanctioned?
OBIT: Jennifer Evans
Jennifer Lyn Evans, 47, of Iowa Falls, IA passed away at her home in Iowa Falls, IA on March 14th, 2024.
NIACC Board to have dinner and closed interview with presidential candidate Nicholas Ouellette
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, March 19, 2024.
City of Mason City employee salaries paid in 2023
MASON CITY – The following is the list of salaries paid to employees of the City of Mason City in 2023:
OBIT: William Higgins
William “Bill” Steven Higgins, the son of Carl and Bonnie (Stapleton) Higgins, was born on August 2, 1949, in Estherville, Iowa. He died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville at the age of 74 years.
Mason City police report vandals launch new rock-throwing spree
MASON CITY – Vandals took a night off and resumed a rock-throwing spree in Mason City, police say, causing damage on half a dozen streets.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes complete series sweep of Western Illinois
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa baseball team run ruled Western Illinois in both halves of a doubleheader on Saturday at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes won the first game, 17-7, in eight innings and the second game, 19-9.
OBIT: Reyna Guerrero
Reyna (Aguilar) Guerrero, 62, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Franklin General Hospital. Woodley Funeral Home of Hampton is caring for Reyna and her family. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton.
OBIT: Rita A. Stevenson
Rita A. Stevenson, 91 of Mason City, passed away March 13, 2024. A private family service and burial will be held at a future date.
Iowa lottery says a $500,000-winning ticket purchased in Mason City
A $500,000-winning Powerball Double Play ticket was purchased at the Kwik Star convenience store at 1502 S. Federal Ave. in Mason City, according to the Iowa Lottery. In the case of the Mason City ticket, it matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball in Saturday’s Double Play drawing to win a $500,000 prize. It was the only ticket in the country to win a $500,000 prize that night.
Man armed with knives allegedly attacks Fort Dodge police, who shoot him dead
FORT DODGE – An emergency call describing an out of control person who had hurt a dog brought police to a Fort Dodge house, and a deadly encounter unfortunately ensued.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI falls to Drake in MVC Semifinals, 92-83
In overtime, Drake opened with a 15-3 run to take a 90-78 lead and never looked back.
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Affordable & Professional: Breakthrough Web Design 515-897-1144
Kim Reynolds celebrates AEA reform bill passing Iowa Senate
DES MOINES – Reform for Area Education Agencies (AEAs) is close to reality as a bill handing the hot button topic passed the Iowa Senate today, and Governor Kim Reynolds can smell victory over those who are panicking over the proposed overhaul.
OBIT: George A. Case
George A. Case passed away on March 15, 2024 at 85 years old in Clear Lake, Iowa, with his loving wife, Edith by his side. Mr. Case will be laid to rest in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Iowa man avoids prison after indecent contact with a child
SIOUX CENTER – An Iowa man police found to have had indecent contact with a child at his home will avoid prison for his crime, authorities announced.
College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes host Kansas State on Tuesday in NIT First Round
IOWA CITY – The third-seeded University of Iowa men’s basketball team will host No. 4 seed Kansas State in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament on Tuesday at 8 p.m. (CT) on Mediacom Court inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will be televised on ESPN.
Mason City Riverhawks look to add new Volleyball coach Mikayla Klenk
MASON CITY – The Mason City activities department announced that pending board approval, the next Head Volleyball Coach of the Mason City Riverhawks will be Mikayla Klenk.
College Basketball: Iowa State secures #2 seed, heads to Omaha for NCAA Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For the 23rd time in school history, the Iowa State men’s basketball team has earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Cyclones have reached 10 NCAA Tournaments since 2012, one of 10 teams in the field this year to do so.
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