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News Headlines for February 13, 2026
College Basketball: UNI Panthers fall at Belmont, 91-86
Bond scores 21 points with a career-high seven assists from Hornseth. UNI hosts in-state rival Drake on Sunday.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers outlast Sycamores, 91-79
Ryley Goebel became the first player in UNI and Valley history with 200+ career blocks and steals in a 91-79 rout of Indiana State.
Christian Schlaefer, candidate for Iowa’s District 4 U.S. House seat, watches ICE protesters attack man and baby
MINNEAPOLIS – Christian Schlaefer, candidate for Congress in Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District, was recently in downtown Minneapolis observing protest activity outside the Whipple Federal Building, and as he protected bystanders, he witnessed protestors blockade surrounding streets and attack a man with a baby.
Trump Admin celebrates end of Obama-era rule that limits tailpipe exhaust emissions and other “green” regulations
WASHINGTON – Today, the White House says they are saving Americans thousands of dollars a year by slashing an Obama rule imposed on the auto industry that created “red tape” and “crushing regulations” on drivers while proclaiming that “manufacturers can build the vehicles Americans actually want, instead of the vehicles that politicians and bureaucrats in Washington demand.”
The EPA claims “this action will save over $1.3 TRILLION in costs for Americans.”
Bill that requires all voters to show ID passed in House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democrats are furious as a bill that requires voters to show ID is advancing through Congress.
Two Northern Iowa teens hospitalized after collision with semi-truck
BUTLER COUNTY — A Tuesday morning commute turned into a harrowing rescue operation after a collision between a passenger car and a semi-truck sent two Northern Iowa teenagers to the hospital—one via emergency air transport.
Kent Park Lake shining brightly again thanks to local watershed improvements efforts
OXFORD – Kent Park Lake, a well-known and popular recreation area for fishing and swimming in Johnson County, Iowa, is set to enjoy a brighter and cleaner future thanks to a community-led initiative.
College Basketball: Maryland 77, #25 Iowa 70
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – Iowa (18-6, 8-5 B1G) had its six-game winning streak snapped, falling 77-70 at Maryland (10-14, 3-10 B1G) on Wednesday night at the XFINITY Center.
Women’s College Basketball: : No. 15 Iowa 65, No. 25 Washington 56
IOWA CITY – No. 15 Iowa (19-5, 10-3) defeated No. 25 Washington (18-7, 8-6) inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday night, 65-56. Hannah Stuelke led Iowa with 14 points and 16 rebounds.
College Soccer: Dean Ward named Iowa Hawkeye head coach
IOWA CITY – Dean Ward has been named head women’s soccer coach at the University of Iowa, it was announced Thursday by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz. Ward is the sixth head coach in program history.
Le Crave cafe in downtown Iowa City offers global flavors
IOWA CITY – Downtown Iowa City welcomes the opening of Le Crave, a locally and family-owned café that blends the rich culinary traditions of the Middle East with classic Western café culture.
Mason City sex offender arrested for violating state registry
MASON CITY – A sex offender now living in Mason City that shared illicit child photos to social media is accused of violating the state’s registry, and a suspended prison sentence looms large.
Northern Iowa bus crash claims one life, many hurt
CALHOUN COUNTY – A baseball team from Iowa Lakes Community College traveling by bus was tragically involved in a rollover accident, claiming one person’s life and leaving dozens hurt.
Fire near Estherville requires multi-agency response after explosions reported
ESTHERVILLE — A massive structure fire north of Estherville drew firefighters from across the region Tuesday afternoon, as crews battled thick smoke, internal explosions, and a collapsing roof to bring a commercial-sized shop fire under control.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones beaten in Fort Worth by TCU, 62-55
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – For the third time this season, Iowa State (21-3, 8-3 Big 12) dropped a road contest as it fell at TCU (15-9, 5-6 Big 12) by a score of 62-55.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones beaten at BYU, 83-69
PROVO, Utah – Iowa State (19-6, 7-6 Big 12) ended its five-game win streak with the 83-69 loss at BYU (17-8, 6-7 Big 12) Tuesday night.
Mason City to host workshop on solar and battery energy systems
MASON CITY — As the landscape of the American Midwest shifts toward a more diversified energy grid, local leaders in North Iowa are preparing to navigate the complexities of large-scale renewable energy, and a workshop is being offered for interested persons.
Northern Iowa suspect nabbed in child sting operation
This Northern Iowa romeo sent nudies of himself to what he that was a child, but it tuned out to be a cop, and now he might spend a lot of time inside a jail cell thinking about his choices.
UNI men’s basketball rolls to 29-point rout at Murray State
MURRAY, Ky. – It was a dominant performance for the UNI men’s basketball team on Monday night as the Panthers rolled to an impressive 89-60 win over the Murray State Racers at the CFSB Center in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) action.
UNI visits league-leading Belmont on Thursday in Nashville.
Waldorf University announces Residential Dean’s List for fall 2025 semester
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students who have
achieved the Dean’s List for the TERM semester. To achieve the Dean’s List, students must be full-time, attain a grade point average of 3.50 or better, and complete a minimum of 12 semester credits. Students are listed by state, followed by the city they are from.
NIACC women’s basketball team remains ranked #9
MASON CITY – For the third straight week, the NIACC women’s basketball team is ranked No. 9 in the NJCAA Divsion II poll released Monday.
OBIT: Kelsi Soenen
Kelsi Soenen, age 32 of Emmetsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Palo Alto County Health System in Emmetsburg. Funeral Services for Kelsi will be 10:30 AM on Friday, February 13, at Grace Church in Emmetsburg.
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