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OBIT: Charlotte M. Comer

Charlotte M. (Friedman) Comer,102, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 A.M. on Saturday May 4, 2024 at Epiphany Parish-St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401. Visitation and public viewing will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Burial will take place at Elmwood – St Joseph Cemetery following the…

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Iowa man fingered in cybertip for possessing child porn

BLUE GRASS – An Iowa man was paid a visit by authorities after they received a cybertip that he possessed child pornography. On January 8th, 2024 the Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a Cybertip from the Iowa ICAC Task Force and started an investigation. During the investigation, Christian B. Allen, a 57 year old male from rural Blue Grass, Iowa was developed as the suspect in this case.…

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Buick totalled, thousands in damage to Ford in Charles City auto accident

CCPDCHARLES CITY – A costly auto accident in Charles City resulted in one wrecked vehicle, serious damage to another, and a ticket for one driver. Charles City police report that their officers responded to an auto accident on the morning of April 21, 2024. At 9:51 AM, they responded to the intersection of North Iowa Street and Hulin Street for a two-vehicle collision. According to police, a 2013…

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Iowa Republican sent to prison for rolling back odometers on used cars to make bigger profits

Federal courthouse, Northern District of Iowa in Cedar Rapids CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man who ran for state Legislature as a Republican and helped hatch a scheme to roll back odometers on used cars was sentenced to federal prison this month. Randolph Forrest, age 69, from Cascade, Iowa, received the prison term after a January 17, 2023 guilty plea to one count of wire fraud. Information from…

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OBIT: Dale Robert Heitland

OBIT: Dale Robert Heitland

Dale Robert Heitland, 85, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Israel Family Hospice in Ames. Woodley Funeral Home of Hampton is caring for Dale and his family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton with Pastor Nikoli Falenschek officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. at the church.…

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OBIT: Sharon Lee Merfeld

Sharon Lee Merfeld, age 88 of Nashua, IA, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Nora Springs Care Center surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua with Rev. Drew McHolm presiding. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua following the service. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1,…

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NIACC Student Catherine Dow wins top prize  at 2024 Pappajohn student business competition

MASON CITY — North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) student Catherine Dow was named one of the top three winners at The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, sponsored by John Pappajohn, Equity Dynamics, Inc. Catherine was awarded one of three $5,000 prizes. Catherine is currently a freshman at NIACC where she is studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management. She is…

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Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg nationally recognized with “NLGA Government Innovators Award” 

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA – Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg was recognized today as the 2024 winner of the “Government Innovators Award,” presented by the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) in partnership with Sourcewell. The award is presented annually to a lieutenant governor or second-in-command in state government who has demonstrated a commitment to best use taxpayer dollars,…

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College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones to host Marquette in Big 12/BIG EAST Battle this season

Hilton Coliseum in Ames, home of the Iowa State Cyclones AMES – The Iowa State men’s basketball team will host Marquette in the 2024 Big 12/BIG EAST Battle on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State is 4-0 in the BIG EAST/Big 12 Battle, beating DePaul (99-80) last season, St. John’s (71-60) in 2022, Creighton (64-58) in 2021 and No. 16 Seton Hall (76-66) in 2019 at Hilton Coliseum. The…

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Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes April 22, 2024

MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 22, 2024: Click to access claims_9977.pdf Click to access 2024-04-22_minutes_9977.pdf Click to access 2024-04-22_minutes_6045.pdf

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Iowa felon who posed as ATF worker to steal guns sent to prison for over 8 years

CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa felon who fooled a friend into giving him guns by claiming to work for the ATF will spend over 8 years in prison wondering what went wrong. Ken Nakato, age 36, from Coralville, Iowa, received the prison term at an April 11 sentencing after an October 20, 2023 guilty plea to one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. Information from a plea agreement and sentencing…

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OBIT: Robert Franklin Heilskov

Robert Heilskov, 89, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton. Woodley Funeral Home of Hampton is caring for Robert and his family. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the…

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OBIT: Mavis A. Floy

Mavis A. Floy, 92, of Thornton, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory, Thornton is caring for Mavis and her family. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, at Thornton First United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday at…

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Mason City's MacNider Museum to hold "Off the Clock" event on Friday, April 26

MacNider Art Museum MASON CITY – On Friday, April 26 from 5-7 pm the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum will be hosting another session of MacNider: Off the Clock. Visitors can mingle with friends and coworkers as they explore the galleries and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the MacNider. This is also a great opportunity to view the Area Show: 49 exhibition in the Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery and Museum…

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NIACC Commencement scheduled for May 3

MASON CITY – The NIACC Graduation Commencement is scheduled for May 3, 2024. The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement will be held May 3, 2024, in the NIACC Auditorium. The schedule is as follows: Health Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 1:00 p.m. Skilled Trades – Friday, May 3 at 3:00 p.m. Arts & Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are required, each graduate will receive…

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OBIT: Eugene A. Maifeld

Eugene A. Maifeld, 97, of Allison, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. Eugene will be laid to rest at the Allison Cemetery.…

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College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones sign St. Mary’s transfer forward Joshua Jefferson

T.J. Otzelberger, ISU head coachAMES – Iowa State men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced the addition of a fourth transfer to the 2024-25 Iowa State roster. St. Mary’s transfer Joshua Jefferson will join the Cyclones this summer. Jefferson joins a transfer class that already includes Seattle transfer Brandton Chatfield, Northern Iowa transfer Nate Heise and Charlotte transfer…

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