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News Headlines for October 6, 2026
Cerro Gordo supervisors pull solar drainage review items, approve $377,447 in county claims
MASON CITY — Cerro Gordo County supervisors removed two items tied to a massive proposed solar project from Monday’s agenda before approving more than $377,000 in county claims and several payroll changes.
Northern Iowa man admits sexually exploiting child, crossing state line with minor in federal case
A former Northern Iowa man accused earlier this year in a sweeping federal child exploitation case has now pleaded guilty to three serious offenses and faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in federal prison.
Five Iowa Main Street businesses win $75,000 in state grants to fuel growth
OSCEOLA — Five Iowa small businesses are getting a fresh boost after winning a combined $75,000 in state grants through the 2026 Open 4 Business competition, a Main Street Iowa program aimed at helping downtown businesses expand.
The finalists came from Clarence, Elkader, Marion, Fort Dodge and Newton and pitched their growth plans Monday evening in downtown Osceola.
Iowa man admits helping move nearly $22 million in stolen loan money through bank and brokerage accounts
An Iowa man has admitted helping move nearly $22 million in fraudulently obtained loan money through bank and brokerage accounts in a sprawling federal money laundering case.
Worth County pushes ahead with $6 million borrowing, TIF plans for administration building and RV park
NORTHWOOD — Worth County supervisors advanced several major capital projects on October 5, approving more construction spending, moving ahead with roughly $6 million in proposed general obligation borrowing and formally expanding the county’s urban renewal area to support a new administration building and RV park.
Berit Parten delivers as Iowa Hawkeye soccer blanks Rutgers for first Big Ten win
IOWA CITY — Iowa Hawkeye soccer finally broke through in Big Ten play Sunday, defeating Rutgers 1-0 behind a first-half goal from Berit Parten and another shutout from goalkeeper Braelynn Galt.
The victory improved Iowa to 6-3-4 overall and 1-2-3 in conference play while Rutgers fell to 3-5-3 overall and 2-4 in the Big Ten.
No. 6 Iowa field hockey rallies late to beat Michigan State, 4-3, for 11th win
EAST LANSING, MICH. — No. 6 Iowa field hockey staged another comeback Sunday afternoon, scoring twice in the fourth quarter to erase a late deficit and beat Michigan State, 4-3.
The Hawkeyes improved to 11-1 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play with the victory, while Michigan State fell to 4-7 overall and 0-4 in conference action.
Mason City apologizes as Pennsylvania Avenue construction drags on and key downtown intersection stays closed
MASON CITY — A major Mason City street project continues to frustrate motorists and disrupt traffic around downtown, and now the city is openly apologizing as work along Pennsylvania Avenue stretches beyond another anticipated reopening date.
The City of Mason City announced October 2 that the intersection of 1st Street NE and Pennsylvania Avenue would finally reopen Saturday, October 3.
Suburban Iowa teens flee stolen vehicle, hole up in apartment with six guns as police close in
CLIVE — Four juvenile suspects ranging in age from 14 to 17 allegedly fled from a stolen vehicle, ran from police and were later found inside an apartment where authorities recovered six firearms, including four confirmed stolen guns, during a sprawling suburban Des Moines investigation.
Grandson charged with first-degree murder after 75-year-old grandfather found dead in Northern Iowa home
A 21-year-old Northern Iowa man is accused of killing his own grandfather inside the rural home they shared, then hiding in another room as sheriff’s deputies arrived Saturday night.
Aiden Flora erupts for five touchdowns as Iowa State football survives West Virginia thriller, 45-42
AMES — Aiden Flora did just about everything but sell popcorn Saturday as Iowa State football survived a wild Big 12 shootout with West Virginia, 45-42, before 52,724 fans at Jack Trice Stadium.
Flora ran for a career-high 212 yards and three touchdowns while also completing both of his passes for two more scores, accounting for five touchdowns as the Cyclones secured their first Big 12 victory of the season.
Iowa State improved to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play. West Virginia fell to 3-2 and 0-2.
Two dead after boat strikes floating object and throws three into Mississippi River
DUBUQUE — Two people are dead after a boat slammed into a floating object on the Mississippi River Saturday afternoon, throwing all three people aboard into the water and triggering a major emergency response near Dubuque.
The deadly boating accident happened at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, October 3, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Iowa Hawkeye volleyball strikes first, but No. 16 Penn State roars back to take four-set battle
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Iowa Hawkeye volleyball landed the first punch against No. 16 Penn State Saturday night, but the nationally ranked Nittany Lions responded by taking the next three sets and handing Iowa a four-set Big Ten road loss.
Iowa grabbed the opener 25-22 before Penn State answered with victories of 25-17, 25-22 and 25-19 inside Rec Hall.
The Hawkeyes slipped to 12-6 overall and 1-3 in Big Ten play.
Mason City driver extricated after violent Highway 18 head-on crash sends pickup into ditch in flames
FLOYD COUNTY — A Mason City man had to be cut from his pickup and another truck caught fire after a violent head-on collision Friday evening on Highway 18 in Northern Iowa that sent both drivers to the hospital.
The crash happened at approximately 6:51 p.m. on October 3, 2026, on U.S. Highway 18 between Echo Avenue and Foothill Avenue in Floyd County.
No. 6 Iowa field hockey strikes in overtime to topple No. 15 Michigan, 2-1
ANN ARBOR, MICH. — No. 6 Iowa field hockey delivered another dramatic win over a nationally ranked opponent Friday, knocking off No. 15 Michigan, 2-1, in overtime behind a golden goal from Fréderique van Cleef.
Van Cleef scored the game-winner at the 70:33 mark off an assist from Dionne van Aalsum, giving the Hawkeyes their 10th victory of the season and improving Iowa to 2-1 in Big Ten play.
UNI Panther volleyball sweeps Bradley, stretches winning streak to five
PEORIA, ILL. — UNI Panther volleyball kept rolling through Missouri Valley Conference play Friday night, sweeping Bradley in straight sets for its fifth consecutive victory and extending one of the longest active conference winning streaks in Division I volleyball.
Northern Iowa defeated the Braves 25-15, 25-20 and 25-22 at Renaissance Coliseum, improving to 4-0 in MVC play.
Iowa lawmakers rewrite MEGA tax credit program to clear path for $15 billion steel mill
DES MOINES — Iowa has rewritten a major economic-development incentive program to accommodate the proposed $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel complex, with Gov. Kim Reynolds signing House File 2801 after lawmakers approved the measure during a one-day special session Friday.
The new law allows the Iowa Economic Development Authority to offer a single qualifying business in a rural county an investment tax credit worth up to 10% of its qualifying investment, spread evenly over 10 years. The previous MEGA structure allowed incentives of up to 5% for each of two eligible businesses.
The change was crafted with the massive Mesabi Metallics project in mind. State officials say the proposed Iowa complex would represent a $15 billion investment and the largest steel-manufacturing investment in U.S. history.
Worth County eyes up to $6 million in borrowing for new administration building
NORTHWOOD — Worth County supervisors have moved another major step toward financing a new county administration building, setting an October public hearing on a proposal to borrow up to $6 million while also approving more than $246,000 in county claims and filling the county recorder’s office ahead of the November election.
Rockford man sent to federal prison after hundreds of child sex abuse images and videos found
CEDAR RAPIDS — A Northern Iowa man caught with hundreds of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children, including material involving infants and sadistic conduct, is headed to federal prison for more than seven years.
Anthony Paul Harden, 48, of Rockford, was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography.
Tammy Knobloch, 58, leaves a legacy of faith, family and a welcoming heart
WHITTEMORE — Tamara Kay “Tammy” Knobloch, 58, passed away September 30, 2026, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 5, at the Apostolic Christian Church in West Bend, with interment at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday at the Apostolic Christian Fellowship Center and again Monday morning before the service.
Protected: Iowa teen charged after pedestrian critically injured in alleged hit-and-run
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John Folsom, 77, built a life around service, banking, family and Okoboji friendships
SPIRIT LAKE — John Patrick Folsom, 77, passed away October 1, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake.
A visitation will be held Monday, October 12, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1005 Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church. A livestream link is expected to be posted by the funeral home before the service.
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