2009 Iowa High School Football Playoffs Nov 14, 2009
13) (at UNI-Dome: Cedar Falls) Mason City Newman (11-1) vs. North Tama (12-0), 10:30 a.m. So. Cal (11-1) vs. Madrid (11-1), 1:30. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
KCMR's Christmas concert set for Nov. 22 Nov 14, 2009
The Nicholas sisters will be joined by the 40 member North Iowa Choral Society, one of Iowa s most popular concert choirs; The Mason City Teachers Quartet, known for singing the national anthem at area sporting events; and The Pain Killers, Mason City physicians who were one of the most popular acts in past KCMR Christmas concerts ... Tickets are available at Hy-Vee Drug Store, First Citizens National Bank, Major Erickson Funeral Home and the KCMR Studios in Mason City; Thrifty White Pharmacy in... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Mohawk hockey team opens at home Nov 13, 2009
Posted:Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:48 PM CST. Tonight s tilt will mark the first of eight straight home games for the Mohawks, whose next road contest is Dec. 4 at defending MHSHL champion Waterloo. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Barnes makes decision today Nov 13, 2009
Mason City was the last Class 4A team to win consecutive state titles in 1996-97. Mason City hosts Ames on Jan. 16 ... 300 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402 Phone: 641-421-0500 Toll Free: 800-421-0546 Fax: 641-421-7108. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Verlyn D. Wollmann Nov 12, 2009
He graduated from the Reisch American School of Auctioneering, Mason City, Iowa in 1955. Advertisement. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Stebens' 'Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming' is touring production Nov 12, 2009
Sponsors for 2009-2010 are Alpha Orthodontics, Borealis, Childrens Dental Center of Mason City Todd and Renee Hoeppner, Clausen Plumbing and Heating and the Plumb Center, First Citizens National Bank, Hy-Vee and Hy-Vee Drugstore of Mason City and Kingland Systems. MASON CITY Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming has familiar characters, but a whole new cast ... Kayla Schmitz, musical director, is student teaching in the Mason City school district. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Princeton High School class of 1959 celebrates 50th reunion Nov 11, 2009
He presented awards to Pat (Freeman) Sparks of Mason City, Ill. for being the 50th classmate to make a reservation; to Marylee (Fredrickson) Adams of Bakersfield, Calif. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Eagle spikers had their moments Nov 11, 2009
Highlights during the Eagles' season were a pair of wins over Mason City Newman and playing well during the conference schedule. We didn't win as many conference games as we would have liked to, DeHart said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Kimberley Stoddard Nov 11, 2009
The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of charlescitypress. (Charles City Press, IO)
Wreatha L. Swab Nov 10, 2009
Graveside services for Wreatha Swab will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Pastor Gary Van Wert of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City will officiate. (Charles City Press, IO)
State swimming: Muskies finish 27th at state meet Nov 10, 2009
Mason City topped Bettendorf for the team title 275-260 ... I m somewhat pleased because Mason City won the meet they are similar to us in they are an isolated community and can only develop swimmers from within and they don t have the luxury of having year-round swimming like us, Anderson said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prep coaching legend returning to the bench Nov 10, 2009
Former Mason City head coach Bob Horner recently took over the head boys basketball coaching job at North Butler High School. Horner found the joy for coaching still burned within him, even as the legendary he was enjoying his retirement. (Charles City Press, IO)
Elvin Al Andrew Toppin (3) Nov 10, 2009
Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 8:40 AM CST CLEARLAKE Elvin Al Andrew Toppin, 79, 1924 North Shore Dr. in Clear Lake, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City ... Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 W. Mason City. (Charles City Press, IO)
Gladyce M. Fanska Nov 10, 2009
Linda (Steven) Clay of Charles City and Sandra (Richard) Christensen of Nashua; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; son-in-law, Clyde Parker, Sr. of Mason City; brother, George Spurbeck of Quincy, Ill. sister, Esther Barnett of Portland, Ore. (Charles City Press, IO)
Newman takes state 1A cheerleading title Nov 9, 2009
MASON CITY Saturday was a big day for cheerleading in Mason City as Newman Catholic and Mason City High School both placed in their respective divisions in the Iowa High School Cheerleading Championships in Des Moines ... Mason City High School s 25-member squad placed second in the 4A large group division ... Mason City cheerleading coach Jennifer Schlitter said the Mason City girls performed an almost perfect routine. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Metli scores four times to lift Mohawks Nov 9, 2009
Mason City s Isaac Gribben assisted on two of Metli s four goals. Mason City (1-0-0) outshot Cedar Rapids 36-32. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Area runners compete in All-Star cross country meet Nov 8, 2009
Mason City s Olivia Crane was the top North Iowa finisher (44th in 22:53). Other North Iowa finishers were Charles City s Wendi Dunn (46th in 23:05), Mason City s Kristin Potts (68th in 24:32), Mason City s Christina Jellema (69th in 24:35), North Iowa s Tia Dupont (70th in 24:51) and Charles City s Bre Stone (73rd in 25:50. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Mohawk swimmers capture state title Nov 8, 2009
Mason City won its fourth state title and first since 1989 with 275 points ... Oh my gosh, Mason City senior Courtney Busch said ... All of Mason City s points added up to their first team title in 20 years and dethroned four-time defending state champion West Des Moines Valley, which was sixth 139 points. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Mohawks seek state title today Nov 7, 2009
MARSHALLTOWN Mason Citys Emily Pappas scored 140 ... MARSHALLTOWN With questions swirling around about this being the year that the Mason City girls swimming team could come home with a team title, coach Steve Hugo is treating today s state meet like those of the past ... Mason City owns the fastest qualifying time in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1 minute, 50. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Jared Patterson column: Tale of two games for Knights Nov 7, 2009
Posted:Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:18 AM CST. Whether the Newman Catholic coach has a team winning by 28 or losing by 28, he never tips his hand. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Horner to be assistant coach at Valley Nov 7, 2009
Horner, a 2002 Mason City graduate, has accepted a position as an assistant coach for the boys basketball team at West Des Moines Valley. Horner scored 2,194 career points at Mason City tops in Class 4A Iowa history and was named Mr. Basketball in the state of Iowa in 2002 ... Mason City hosts West Des Moines Valley on Dec. 11. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
First part of state swimming is today Nov 6, 2009
She put in some hard work this year, Mason City swimming coach Steve Hugo said. She was excited to see her diving score. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Beverly A. Fisher Nov 5, 2009
She was united in marriage to Gary L. Fisher on May 31, 1952, in Mason City. Gary passed away Sept. 5, 1991. (Charles City Press, IO)
Come join le Cirque! Nov 5, 2009
MASON CITY Cirque Dreams: Illumination will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at North Iowa Community Auditorium ... Platinum sponsors for the 2009-2010 series include NIACC; Globe Gazette Elizabeth Muse Norris Charitable Fund; the Globe Gazette; Alliant Energy; Henkel Construction; Kraft; Mason City Clinic; Principal Financial Group; and Soener Foundation ... 300 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402 Phone: 641-421-0500 Toll Free: 800-421-0546 Fax: 641-421-7108. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Lori Regenold Nov 4, 2009
Pastor David Werges officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. (Charles City Press, IO)
Skating into a new game Nov 4, 2009
MASON CITY Adam Welp laughed when asked about the first hockey game he attended ... Welp, who graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in graphic communications, is now the director of sales and marketing for the North Iowa Outlaws, a second-tier Junior A team based in Mason City ... That Waterloo connection helped him land his current job in Mason City. (Forest City Summit, IO)
‘Thousands of emotions' greet soldiers Nov 4, 2009
SUMMIT PHOTO BY BRYON HOULGRAVE Soldiers of the 1133rd Transportation Company stand at attention during their welcome-home ceremony that was held last Wednesday in Mason City. Thousands of emotions' greet soldiers. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Area is hit hard by flu Nov 4, 2009
The good news, according to Jennie Love, an infection prevention nurse at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, is that the vast majority of H1N1 patients are weathering the illness and getting over it. The symptoms are very similar to the seasonal flu, Love said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
State cross country: Wheeler, Beavers take ninth in 2A girls Nov 3, 2009
Grace Moore (Mason City Newman) 15:34; 4. Erin Reedy (Bishop Garrigan) 15:37; 5. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lori Regenold (319) Nov 3, 2009
Published: Monday, November 2, 2009 8:31 AM CST Lori Regenold, 54, of Charles City, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, of a massive heart attack. Memorial services for Lori Regenold will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Charles City Press, IO)
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(KAREN JACOBS/The Globe Gazette) MASON CITY Chances are, you either know someone who makes a killer soup or you are one yourself ... Dorothy Myhre of Mason City sent a recipe for Clam Chowder that she discovered in 1968 ... 300 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402 Phone: 641-421-0500 Toll Free: 800-421-0546 Fax: 641-421-7108. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Variety: Happenings around North Iowa Nov 1, 2009
MASON CITY Make a day of it on Sunday, Nov. 1, when Newman Catholic School holds its 14th Annual God s Portion Day ... MASON CITY Southbridge Mall will host the final Sports Cards and Collectibles Show of the year this weekend ... Information may be e-mailed to , mailed to the Globe Gazette, Box 271, Mason City IA 50402-0271, or dropped off at the office, 300 N. Washington Ave.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Mohawk swimmers qualify for state in every event Nov 1, 2009
15 was a new Mason City school record and the eighth-fastest 50 freestyle in Iowa girls prep history. Ali Stearns also won two individual events for Mason City with victories in the 200 individual medley and the 100 backstroke ... Other Mason City winners included Loretta Kraling (50 freestyle), Emma Sougstad (100 butterfly) and Emily Wiltsie (500 freestyle). (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Shadow puppets in MacNider Museum display Oct 31, 2009
(Photo submitted) MASON CITY The Shadow Theater and other work by Elsa Magnus Oulman are on display at the MacNider Art Museum ... 300 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402 Phone: 641-421-0500 Toll Free: 800-421-0546 Fax: 641-421-7108. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
No. 1 Tripoli downs Newman, 3-0 Oct 31, 2009
Will Baumann s bunch continued to elude danger in Friday s regional action, as the top-ranked Panthers preyed upon Mason City Newman in straight sets, winning 25-9, 25-10, 25-11 ... Tripoli enjoyed a slight height advantage, yet Mason City Newman coach Kathy Connor said the Panthers athleticism is what sets them apart. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
State-bound Mohawk girls having fun Oct 31, 2009
We ve been having fun with it, Mason City coach Steve DeFrance said ... Mason City, which qualified for its second straight state meet, runs in the Class 4A girls race at 11 a.m., the first race of the state meet ... Mason City will run Jadda Buckley, Nicole Ausborn, Nicolle Hewett, Olivia Crane, Cortni Rush and Chase Crane. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
At the scene of history (70) Oct 30, 2009
ELWIN MUSSER/Globe Gazette file photo MASON CITY Jim Collison thinks the call came in at about 9:30 a.m. ... After the concert, they boarded a private plane at Mason City Municipal Airport to take them to their next gig in Fargo, N.D. ... yumabills wrote on Jan 25, 2009 8:40 PM:" I was a controller at the Mason City Airport the of the accident. I had just been transfered from the Minneapolis Control Center to the Mason City Flight Service. Bill Lyons ,my Chief and i were probley one of the first... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Mohawks' Pappas sixth at regional meet in diving Oct 30, 2009
Emily s done a great job all year, Mason City assistant coach Katie Fistler said. She s put in a lot of time and hard work. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
MCCT to celebrate autumn with concert on Oct. 30 Oct 30, 2009
Members of the Mason City Community Theatre board are excited to have this opportunity to showcase this venue and community asset ... 300 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402 Phone: 641-421-0500 Toll Free: 800-421-0546 Fax: 641-421-7108. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
The `Ironmen' ruled the gridiron 70 years ago Oct 30, 2009
Athletics director E.G. Schroeder hired Mason City native Dr. Eddie Anderson away from Holy Cross to replace Tubbs. Anderson, a disciple of legendary Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, played for the Irish from 1918-1921. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Top rated Tripoli tops Rockford netters Oct 29, 2009
Tripoli advances to play Mason City Newman Friday back in Clarksville. For the complete story, please see Thursday's Press. (Charles City Press, IO)
Mohawks fall to Hawks Oct 29, 2009
The Hawks finished with 288 yards on the ground 129 coming from start tail back Tyler Leo while holding Mason City to 44 rushing yards ... Mason City gambled a few times ... Facing a 4th and 1 from their own 40, Mason City attempted a fake punt. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Trojans sweep Waldorf JV on Dig Pink night Oct 29, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:25 AM CDT Trojans sweep Waldorf JV on Dig Pink night MASON CITY NIACC swept Waldorf JV 25-12, 25-15, 25-11 at the Trojan s annual Dig Pink event ... 300 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402 Phone: 641-421-0500 Toll Free: 800-421-0546 Fax: 641-421-7108. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Knights down Lady Vikes in tourney Oct 28, 2009
Posted:Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:28 AM CDT. On Tuesday, the Knights played a regional quarterfinal against Ventura, and the nervousness of the earlier match was a distant memory. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Newman hosts East Buchanan Oct 28, 2009
Posted:Wednesday, October 28, 2009 12:28 AM CDT. For the eighth-ranked Newman Catholic football team, the focus is on East Buchanan, the Knights opponent in tonight s Class A substate game. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Verlyn D. Wollmann Oct 28, 2009
He graduated from the Reisch American School of Auctioneering, Mason City, Iowa in 1955. Advertisement. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Prep Volleyball: Mohawks end season to Dodgers Oct 27, 2009
Everything s a learning experience, Mason City coach Randy Lewis said. We need to look at things that happened this year and make sure they don t happen next year. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Robert H. Auringer Oct 27, 2009
Living family members include his two children, Char (Gene) Lubbert of Nora Springs and Stu Auringer of Mason City; daughter-in-law Debra Auringer of Floyd; five grandchildren: Denise (Brian) Wilkins, Jodi Lubbert, Kathy Lubbert, Bart Auringer and Emilie (Chad) McMurray; eight great-grandchildren: Ashley, Alyssa, Dillon, Emma, Lauren, Dustin, Taylor and Zachary; a brother, Max Auringer of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, June Stephens of Charles City; several nieces and nephews; and a special... (Charles City Press, IO)
Andrew Bell (217) Oct 27, 2009
Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 8:36 AM CDT MASONCITY Andrew Bell, 24, of Mason City, formerly of Indianola, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St. SE, in Mason City, (641) 423-8676. (Charles City Press, IO)
Area runners qualify for state cross country meet Oct 27, 2009
Mason City, which returned to the state meet a year ago for the first time since 2001, placed second at the Class 4A regional meet on Monday ... Even though it was a tough course, it seemed to go by quick, said Mason City freshman Jadda Buckley, who placed sixth in 16:15 ... Also for Mason City, Nicole Ausborn placed 10th in 16:27, Nicolle Hewett was 12th (16:37), Cornti Rush was 15th (16:47) and Chase Crane was 32nd (17:19). (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Postponed district races set for today Oct 26, 2009
Mason City girls coach Steve DeFrance, whose team runs at the Class 4A regional meet in Marshalltown, said his team has handled the delay pretty well. The girls seemed to be handling the postponement with an upbeat attitude, the coach said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Lineman Kellner happy with move to A-P Oct 26, 2009
mcdad101 wrote on Oct 26, 2009 4:32 AM:" I never had the honor to know Austin Kellner when he was a student-athlete in Mason City, but the Globe has done a great job with this series of articles. Austin sounds like a great kid and obviously his mother has done an outstanding job of raising this young man. With losing his father at a young age it would have been easy for this young man to possibly taken another route, one that many young people in his situation like to use as an excuse, but he... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
2009 PREP FOOTBALL POSTSEASON PAIRINGS Oct 25, 2009
Mason City (5-4) at Ankeny (8-1). Johnston (5-4) at Ottumwa (7-2). (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Former Mohawk endures A-P tragedy Oct 25, 2009
Mason City football coach John Lee a pretty darn good offensive lineman for Northern Iowa back in the day saw the potential last year when Kellner started as a sophomore on the offensive line for the Mohawks. Austin s a great kid, a great student. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Prep football playoff pairings Oct 24, 2009
Mason City (5-4) at Ankeny (8-1) ... East Buchanan (8-1) at Mason City Newman (8-1). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Polling places to use precinct atlas for election Oct 24, 2009
The Precinct Atlas program was developed by Cerro Gordo County and was first used in a special election for the Mason City Community School District in February 2009. Since then, Secretary of State Michael Mauro has worked with Cerro Gordo County to make the software available for use in all Iowa counties. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
GH-WH boys, girls run to conference titles Oct 23, 2009
Opp and Kronemann were back in form Thursday, as the former took second to Mason City Newman's Grace Moore in 15:16 (4,000 meter course). WH sophomore Derica Jakoubek had a standout race, taking sixth overall in 16:01, while Kronemann was seventh in 16:06. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Travel and Adventure Series offers five 'stops' Oct 23, 2009
(Photo submitted) MASON CITY North Iowa Area Community College and the Mason City Noon Kiwanis will sponsor the 11th Travel and Adventure Series Film Series ... Season tickets are $20 for all five shows and can be purchased at North Iowa Area Community College or from any Mason City Noon Kiwanis member ... 300 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402 Phone: 641-421-0500 Toll Free: 800-421-0546 Fax: 641-421-7108. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Mohawks finish third at CIML Iowa Invitational Oct 23, 2009
Mason City took first in the 400 Freestyle Relay with the team of Ali Stearns, Loretta Kraling, Anne Whalen and Emily Wiltsie, while Courtney Busch, Stearns, and Wiltsie took first in the 200 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly, and 500 Freestyle, respectively. Valley has depth and numbers, and that s the difference in a big invitational, Mason City assistant coach Katie Fistler said ... West Des Moines Valley 342, Ames 287, Mason City 286, Marshalltown 177, Fort Dodge 111. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
PBN Publisher Larry Fuller set to retire, but not to relax Oct 23, 2009
A 1963 graduate of the journalism program at the University of Missouri, Fuller s first job out of school was covering just about everything at a small daily newspaper in Mason City, Iowa. He moved up to the big city in 1967, working his way from reporter to city editor at. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Jared Patterson commentary: Former Mohawk Kellner growing up in a hurry Oct 23, 2009
Some people may remember him as a starting offensive lineman for the Mason City football team last year as a sophomore. The kid has all the tools to play at the next level. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Gear up for Gods Portion Day Oct 22, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:02 AM CDT Gear up for Gods Portion Day MASON CITY The 14th annual God s Portion Day events have been planned at Newman Catholic Schools ... 300 North Washington Avenue P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402 Phone: 641-421-0500 Toll Free: 800-421-0546 Fax: 641-421-7108. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
News in brief Oct 22, 2009
Members collected layette items for distribution to those in need residing in Hancock County and those served by the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Mason City. The group will also continue to provide personal items to be distributed by Crisis Intervention Service in Mason City ... Dodge, La'James College-Mason City, Minnesota State University, North Iowa Co. College(Calmar) North Iowa Co. College (NIACC), Rasmussen College, Solon Professional Academy, Simpson College, SW Minnesota State University,... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Newman volleyball team rolls in tourney opener Oct 22, 2009
Posted:Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:02 AM CDT. On Wednesday, the Knights had a number of key players getting their first real taste of life in the Class 1A volleyball tournament, and the edginess showed early, but Newman came on strong and downed Riceville 3-0 in regional second round play. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Prep Roundup: Ventura downs N-K in five-set match Oct 22, 2009
Ventura advances to face Newman in a regional quarterfinal Tuesday at Mason City. Rockford 3, Clarksville 2. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
