- Protected: Estherville man allegedly goes berserk with gun on roommates, responding cops find drug lab
- Protected: Rudd man accused of stealing precious Buddy Holly heirlooms
- Protected: Two people stabbed during Northern Iowa home invasion
News Headlines for December 21, 2025
Women’s College Basketball: #11 Iowa decimated by #1 Uconn, 90-64
BROOKLYN, New York – No. 1 UConn (12-0, 3-0) defeated No. 11 Iowa (10-2, 1-0) at the Women’s Champions Classic in Brooklyn, New York, 90-64.
Northern Iowa volunteer firefighter sent to prison for possessing scores of illicit child images
Authorities say this Northern Iowa volunteer firefighter was getting toasty with the wrong kind of images on his cell phone, and it will cost him a trip to the big house.
Violent Fort Dodge meth dealer gets over 7 years in federal prison
This violent Fort Dodge meth dealer will spend a solid stretch of time in a federal penitentiary after he dealt meth once too often.
OBIT: Frank E. Smillie
Frank “Joe” Edward Smillie, 81, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025 at First Covenant Church.
OBIT: Kelly Jo (Richardson) Garza
Kelly Jo (Richardson) Garza, 54, of Mason City, passed away suddenly December 14, 2025.
OBIT: David K. Tenold
David Tenold, 77, of Northwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church.
OBIT: Roger Edward Burt
Roger Edward Burt, 62, of Mason City, Iowa, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. An open-house Celebration of Life will be held at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Mason City domestic abuser gets 57 months in prison after caught with gun
SIOUX CITY – This convicted Mason City domestic abuser – once-accused of attempted murder – tried to fool police, but his hijinks were to no avail, and now he will spend a long stretch in a federal penitentiary.
OBIT: Dan Billings
Danny Billings, 80, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, December 22, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Nefarious 911 call lands Clear Lake man in hot water
CLEAR LAKE – This Clear Lake man allegedly was goofing with police, claiming to be a victim, when it may turn out that he was just out tooling around drunk once again.
Unvaccinated Iowa infant comes down with measles, authorities say
The infant recently traveled to an area where measles is spreading, authorities say. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can sometimes lead to serious complications, particularly in young children.
Northern Iowa man accused of assaulting a female
This Northern Iowa man was nabbed by police after a female reported she had been assaulted by him.
Tensions escalate between U.S. and South Africa as whites caught in the middle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America is attempting to help the allegedly oppressed white minority in South Africa, and the government there is retaliating with aggressive retribution, according to the U.S. State Department.
Iowa to spend millions on over 100 renewable fuels projects, so you can pump more E15 into your car
DES MOINES – Ethanal-infused gas makes your car run smooth and true (?) and promotes the local economy, so the state of Iowa will be taking millions of your tax dollars to install scores of new retail pumps at gas stations, and other projects, so you can fill ‘er up and feel good about it.
Clear Lake police to enhance traffic enforcement through end of year
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake Police Department is joining the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) and other law enforcement agencies statewide this holiday season in support of a high‐visibility enforcement campaign sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), running now through January 1, 2026.
OBIT: Sara Marie Rayhons
Sara M. Rayhons, 58, of Clear Lake, passed away December 15, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City, Iowa after a brave battle with brain cancer. A scriptural wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday December 22, 2025, followed by a visitation from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Clear Lake man guilty of sex abuse and indecent exposure, sent to jail
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man is facing the butt end of justice after he entered a guilty plea to despicable crimes, and when things didn’t go too well at sentencing, he instantly appealed his ramifications.
OBIT: Sonia Braun
Sonia Zarsuela Braun, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 15, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Friday, December 19, 2025 at Epiphany Parish – Holy Family Catholic Church.
Somalian haunts Minneapolis, inflicts countless assaults upon females, authorities say
MINNEAPOLIS – Authorities in Minnesota have snared a Somalian national that has allegedly inflicted non-stop sexual assaults upon the female populace for years, but his time north of Iowa may be coming to an end once and for all.
As detailed in the complaint, Mohamed kidnapped and raped a 15-year-old girl in 2017 and an adult woman in 2025. In between, he raped at least three other women.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes for December 9, 2025
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on December 9, 2025:
OBIT: Mildred Kathryn “Millie” Lloyd
Mildred Kathryn “Millie” Lloyd, 88, of Conrad, Iowa, passed away December 15, 2025, at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora.
ICE claims Operation Metro Surge in Twin Cities snares illegal alien “violent thugs” performing the worst crimes
MINNEAPOLIS — During Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, ICE has arrested more than 400 illegal aliens including pedophiles, rapists, and violent thugs, the agency claimed over the weekend. “These vicious criminal illegal aliens were allowed to roam Minnesota’s streets thanks to sanctuary policies,” thanks to Governor Tim Walz.
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