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News Headlines for April 23, 2026
College Softball: Iowa Hawkeyes beat UNI Panthers, 21-17
CEDAR FALLS — The University of Iowa softball team defeated Northern Iowa, 21-17, Wednesday at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex. The game featured eight home runs and 38 combined runs.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst unveils Legislative package to stop fraud
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led her colleagues in unveiling a comprehensive anti-fraud legislative package that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters.
Walleye season opens May 2 on Iowa’s Great Lakes
OKOBOJI – The 151st walleye fishing season officially opens May 2 at Spirit, East Okoboji, and West Okoboji lakes.
Northern Iowa man charged with felony arson following living room fire
A Northern Iowa man is facing a felony charge following a multi-week investigation into a residential fire that occurred in early March.
Northern Iowa woman nabbed after narrowly avoiding head-on collision
A morning commute turned into a harrowing experience for Northern Iowa drivers Tuesday after a wrong-way truck reportedly narrowly avoided a head-on collision on a major highway.
Police seek help locating missing Iowa teen girl
ANKENY – Police in Ankeny are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing teen girl.
Quick response prevents house fire after stray ember ignites Clear Lake garage
CLEAR LAKE — A Monday morning structure fire that destroyed a detached garage served as a stark reminder of how quickly outdoor burning can take a turn for the worse. The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 624 West 22nd Avenue North at approximately 11:09 a.m. on April 20, 2026, following reports of a blaze that threatened to spread to a nearby home.
Charles City man accused of assault and indecent exposure
CHARLES CITY — A local teenager is in custody following an evening warrant check that led to charges involving alleged sexual misconduct.
Iowa motorcyclist dead after colliding with school bus
An Iowa man has died following a serious collision between a motorcycle and a school bus Tuesday afternoon.
OBIT: Michael “Bum” Lawrence Secory
Clear Lake-Michael L. Secory “Bum”, 77, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at his home. A visitation will be held on Thursday April 23, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
College Softball: Iowa defeats Iowa State, 7-2
AMES – Iowa State (27-19, 7-11 Big 12) couldn’t complete a season sweep of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series Tuesday, falling to Iowa (24-22, 6-12 Big Ten) in the second meeting of the season, 7-2.
OBIT: Lloyd R. Van Horn
Lloyd R. Van Horn, 95, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church.
OBIT: Debra A. Shindelar
Debra A. Shindelar, 58, of Osage passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, April 18, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Osage, IA and her family will honor her life privately.
OBIT: Lola Hennagir
Freida “Lola” Hennagir, 94, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away April 19,2026 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
OBIT: Jeannine Mills
L. Jeannine Mills, 85, lifetime resident of Charles City, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Floyd County Medical Center. A funeral service for Jeannine Mills will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City.
OBIT: Jerrie J. Koppen
Jerrie Jean Koppen, 82, of Nora Springs, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs.
Authorities ask for help in locating suspects in mass shooting incident in Iowa City
IOWA CITY – The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday, April 19, 2026, and are seeking clues in nabbing suspects.
Initially, multiple victims were taken to area hospitals to be treated for wounds suffered in the shooting. No arrests were made. Videos circulated online, showing hoodied goons beating each other with feminine punches, some with their pants sagging to the beaten brick walkway. The gleaming and alluring neon bar signs glistened in the pale moonlight as the stink of booze and Swisher Sweet cigar smoke wafted in the breeze.
As part of the ongoing investigation, investigators are seeking to identify persons of interest associated with this shooting.
Gov. Kim Reynolds, and others, offered thoughts and prayers.
OBIT: Tedmar Brodale
Tedmar “Butch” Carl Brodale Jr., 77 of Bode, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode.
OBIT: Barbara A. Stubbs
Barbara A. Stubbs, 89, of Garner, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Concord Care Center in Garner. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Garner .
OBIT: Irene L. Curry
Irene L. Curry, 91, of Bode, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at the West Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center.
OBIT: Beulah M Curley
Beulah Mae Curley, 93, of Rockwell, passed away peacefully at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
OBIT: Orella Holldorf
Orella Jean Holldorf, 90 of Algona, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Her family will host a graveside service on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at East Lawn Cemetery in Algona.
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