- Protected: Mason City man sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine
- Protected: Charles City woman wanted for felony theft in Mason City caught and jail
- Protected: Charles City man arrested for lascivious acts with a child and indecent contact with a child
News Headlines for March 26, 2026
Iowa man nabbed after road rage incident in which woman was beaten
This Iowa man allegedly beat a woman senseless with his fists during a traffic altercation – and was free at the time of the incident even though he had earlier been accused of heinous crimes like attempted murder – and although he fled the scene, cops eventually tracked him down to stand trial.
ICE pleads with leftist Governor Pritzker to detain alien accused of killing teen college student
According to local reports, 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed last Thursday morning around 1:00 am while she was walking in a park with friends. Illegal alien Jose Medina-Medina is accused of approaching her while wearing a mask and armed with a gun. As she attempted to flee, he fired his gun and shot her. Gorman was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.
“Sheridan Gorman had her whole life ahead of her before this cold-blooded killer decided to end her life. She was failed by open border policies and sanctuary politicians who released this illegal alien twice before he went on to commit this heinous murder,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “We are calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago’s sanctuary politicians to commit to not releasing this criminal illegal alien from jail back into American neighborhoods.”
Employees at Iowa City businesses face salty fines for selling booze to minors
IOWA CITY – The Iowa City Police Department conducted alcohol sales law compliance checks on March 13 and March 20, 2026, at dozens of businesses. 16 businesses checked by police sold to the underage buyers, and the employees that committed the infraction will face a salty penalty.
College Softball: Iowa State Cyclones defeat Drake Bulldogs in extras, 6-5
AMES – Iowa State (20-10, 3-3 Big 12) ran its winning streak to five on Wednesday evening, besting the Drake Bulldogs (7-19, 1-5 MVC) by a score of 6-5 in eight innings.
College Basketball: BIG 10 flying high with 6 teams in Sweet 16 beginning play Thursday
CHICAGO – A Big Ten record six teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Purdue, just one team shy of the NCAA Tournament record.
OBIT: Steve Rowe
Steven “Steve” Rowe, age 75, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve was born on December 10, 1950, in Storm Lake, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1969.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst secures $700+ million taxpayer win with sale of vacant federal building
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to downsize federal overhead, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the official sale of the GSA Regional Office Building in the nation’s capital. The transaction is expected to save American taxpayers more than $700 million in combined maintenance and renovation costs.
OBIT: Ronald E. Dannen
Ronald “Ron” E. Dannen, 78, of Grimes, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, IA. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.
Feds to investigate data center energy usage; no project imminent in Mason City
MASON CITY – A federal government agency announced today that they are investigating energy and resource consumption and usage at data centers, which are becoming more prevalent in the U.S., even as rumors of a project in Mason City are rampant in the community.
Northern Iowa traffic stop leads to swath of charges for several suspects
What began as a routine welfare check on a disabled vehicle early Saturday morning quickly evolved into a sweep of underage citations and the arrest of an Northern Iowa man.
Cops arrest juvenile after shots fired in downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY – A child allegedly, recklessly, fired a gun in the popular Iowa City downtown area on a recent morning, and cops now have the suspect in custody as they promise more arrests in the incident.
Charming ICE agents deployed to U.S airports to keep American citizens safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friendly, helpful ICE agents are now working hard in U.S. airports across the country, handing out bottles of water and cuffing violent illegals, all in the name of keeping American citizens safe, but Democrats are are bawling hard and want the airports ICE-free.
Northern Iowa police nab suspect on drug and fraud charges during traffic stop
HUMBOLDT — A search for a wanted individual led to the discovery of illegal drugs and evidence of financial fraud on Friday evening, March 20, 2026, according to the Humboldt Police Department.
Northern Iowa man killed in collision with semi-truck
A Ruthven man has died following a two-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck in rural Clay County on Tuesday morning, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes for March 17, 2026
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 17, 2026:
Two Iowans killed in Lexus rollover accident
A late-night rollover accident in Lee County has claimed the lives of two Iowa residents, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report.
Illinois man fatally injured in Iowa car versus truck collision
An Illinois man has died following a two-vehicle accident at a busy Clinton, Iowa intersection on Sunday afternoon, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
OBIT: Joan Marie Mueterthies
Joan Marie Mueterthies age 89 of Lawler, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa ousted from NCAA Tournament by Virginia, 83-75
IOWA CITY — In a grueling battle that required two extra periods to decide, the 2-seed Iowa Hawkeyes (27-7) saw their NCAA Tournament run come to a stunning end on Monday night, falling 83-75 to 10-seed Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
OBIT: Robert Rickie Speakar
Clear Lake-Robert Ricke “Bob” Speakar, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Joan Marie Mueterthies
Joan Mueterthies age 89 of Lawler, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
OBIT: Nancy J. Young
Nancy J. Young, 87, of Garner passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 26th, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner.
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