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News Headlines for January 15, 2026
ICE activity heats up in Cerro Gordo county as police and seething locals react
MASON CITY – Temperatures are dropping in the frigid North Iowa air, and a frosty forecast for more ICE law enforcement activity is on the horizon, triggering panic in seething local lefties and the criminals they aim to protect, while area police band together to offer a unified stance in this unfolding reality.
Northern Iowa city hall finance director nabbed for child porn, sent to prison
A former city hall employee in charge of a Northern Iowa town’s finances was sentenced today to seven years’ imprisonment for dealing child pornography images – including one video 90 minutes in length.
Thugs violently attack ICE officer in Minneapolis; President Trump offers solution: Invoke Insurrection Act
MINNEAPOLIS — Details were released today on three criminal illegal aliens who violently assaulted federal law enforcement with a shovel and broom handle in an attempt to evade arrest and obstruct law enforcement yesterday in Minneapolis, and President Trump is ready to get extremely serious with the lawlessness north of Iowa.
Northern Iowa woman accused of defrauding Vietnam vet out of $10,000
An elderly Vietnam War veteran has had up to $10,000 stolen or fraudulently taken out of his bank accounts, police say, and a Northern Iowa woman is the culprit, according to police.
Northern Iowa man nabbed after alleged drunken home invasion
This Northern Iowa man is accused of stealing a sleek black Cadillac, tipping back on some cold ones, invading a rural home, and forcing a husband to call 911 to defend his wife.
Tommy’s Express car wash in Mason City collecting donations for Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank
MASON CITY – Tommy’s Express car wash in Mason City is collecting donations for Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, and they would like you to contribute by stopping by, if you have the chance.
Gov. Reynolds introduces property tax reform bill projected to save taxpayers $3B over six years
DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a comprehensive property tax reform bill to the Iowa House and Senate that is projected to save Iowans $3 billion over six years.
Northern Iowa woman nabbed in Tennessee after alleged felonious activities at former job
This Northern Iowa woman moved herself several states away after she allegedly was stealing from her old employer, but the long, icy arm of the law is not easily evaded.
Waterloo drug dealer sent to prison for 100 months
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo drug dealer who possessed a firearm while also possessing narcotics that he intended to distribute was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison.
Homeland Security demands Tim Walz and Jacob Frey honor ICE detainers for hundreds of illegals in their state
MINNEAPOLIS – In Minnesota, Homeland Security claims woke politicians like Tim Walz and Jacob Frey are releasing dangerous illegal aliens that are killing Americans, like German Llangari Inga, set free twice from ICE detainers who then killed mother Victoria Eileen Harwell in a drunk driving collision.
“Governor Walz and Mayor Frey REFUSE to protect Minnesotans and instead protect violent criminal illegal aliens,” the agency said.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers drop home game to Illinois-Chicago, 69-61
CEDAR FALLS – Trey Campbell and Ben Schwieger posted season-high scoring performances, but the UNI men’s basketball team was unable to overcome tough second half shooting in a 69-61 loss to the UIC Flames on Tuesday night in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play.
College Basketball: No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones spanked at unranked Kansas, 84-63
LAWRENCE, Kan. – After starting the year 16-0 and setting the best start to a season in program history, Iowa State (16-1, 3-1 Big 12) suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday evening as it fell to Kansas (12-5, 2-2 Big 12) by a score of 84-63 in Allen Fieldhouse.
OBIT: Donald L. Angell
Donald L. Angell, 95, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the IOOF Home. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Rockin’ Art of the 50’s and 60’s guided tour offered at MacNider Museum on Jan. 30
MASON CITY – The Charles H. MacNider Museum is offering a free, “Rockin’ Art of the 50’s and 60’s” guided tour on Friday, January 30, 2026, in conjunction with the Surf Ballroom’s Winter Dance Party.
Homeland Security claims arrests on Monday of heinous criminals in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Twin Cities is loaded with heinous, vicious, violent, worst-of-the-worst folks frothing at the mouth to do the most harm possible, we are led to believe by right-wingers, but there are a few less of these predators to hunt you after a bunch were nabbed on Monday, according to an announcement, despite leftists protecting them.
“We will not let sanctuary politicians or anti-ICE agitators slow us down from making Minnesota safe again,” the agency proclaimed, as they implicated Tim Walz and Jacob Frey, among others, for allowing sinister villains to operate with total freedom in their state.
NIACC women’s basketball team ranked 14th in latest poll
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s basketball team remained No. 14 in the NJCAA Division II poll released Monday.
Sneaky Northern Iowa sex offender nabbed after investigation
This Northern Iowa sex offender with at least 5 convictions and 10 aliases has a penchant for displaying his nether-regions, and is now facing a slew of new charges after cops wrecked his day.
Electricity bills could soon soar as power demand surges, feds say
Data centers are significantly increasing overall electricity demand in Iowa and across America, and a new forecast claims the strongest four-year growth in U.S. electricity demand since 2000 is on the way, fueled by these mega-computing behemoths.
Some models predict Iowa electricity rates could increase by 14% to 26% due to factors including data center growth and changes in energy policy.
Trump Administration terminates Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status
“Temporary means temporary. Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law’s requirement for Temporary Protected Status,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. President Trump has said Somalia barely qualifies as a country, but Somalians in America feast on welfare programs as claim they love their homeland, proudly fly their flags, and make little or no effort to assimilate into American culture.
OBIT: Ruth Ellen Ginder
Ruth Ellen Ginder passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 101, in Osage, Iowa. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be held at a later date at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
OBIT: John Cody Wohnoutka
Johnathon “John” Cody Wohnoutka, also known to many as “Donkey,” passed away at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 61, following an illness he had bravely fought in recent months.
OBIT: Jane A. Trainer
Jane Ann Trainer, 78, of Mason City, Iowa, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Lord on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026 at St. James Lutheran Church.
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