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News Headlines for February 4, 2026
Northern Iowa farmer Christian Schlaefer claims strong performance in caucuses for 4th Congressional District
LAKOTA, IOWA – Initial caucus polling results from multiple counties in Iowa’s Fourth District show that Christian Schlaefer’s grassroots congressional campaign is resonating strongly with voters, despite entering the race as a true outsider and first-time candidate.
Kristi Noem, Border Patrol and Texas leaders say Southern border more secure than ever
“Thanks to Joe Biden’s dangerous open border policies, millions of illegal aliens flooded the United States –– but under President Trump, America now has the most secure border in U.S. history,” according to Homeland Security.
Iowa cops searching for suspect who fired on officer
A white man dressed in black who allegedly opened fire on responding police as he prowled this suburban Iowa neighborhood is on the loose, hunted by authorities.
Mason City woman awaits possible life sentence after dealing meth
At the plea hearing, Benson admitted that from August 2024 through October 2024, she and others conspired to distribute at least 150 grams of pure methamphetamine. In October 2024, law enforcement stopped a vehicle Benson was driving and found over ½ pound of pure methamphetamine in Benson’s purse, and two firearms in the vehicle.
Rockwell drivers collide, leading to citation
ROCKWELL – Two Rockwell drivers collided north of town, and one driver got an airbag deployed along with a ticket.
Iowa State Cyclone football signs a dozen high school athletes
AMES – The Iowa State football program and head coach Jimmy Rogers have announced the signing of 12 high school student-athletes during the February signing period, including Brady Harr of Hampton.
OBIT: Sharon Vivian Hamm
Sharon Vivian Hamm, 75, of Mason City, lowa, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 2-4 pm at Fullerton Funeral Home.
Mason City’s Perkins restaurant demolished for incoming tire store (photos and video)
MASON CITY – The steadfast Perkins restaurant in Mason City, long closed but never forgotten, has been demolished so that a tire store can be built in its place.
Man caught with gun at Cedar Falls High School
CEDAR FALLS – A young man with a gun and illegal narcotics made the mistake of taking his goods onto school property in Cedar Falls, and now faces serious charges.
OBIT: Anthony D. Babcock
Anthony Duane Babcock, lifelong adventurer, professional ruck-packer, Irish-music enthusiast, Scotch appreciator, and proud U.S. Marine, reported for his final formation on January 29, 2026—exactly 45 years after he first arrived and immediately began doing things his own way. Services are pending. Burial will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Elderly Northern Iowa man tragically found deceased in rural ditch
KOSSUTH COUNTY – Family of an elderly Northern Iowa man were concerned when he could not be reached, and after police were notified and a search conducted, he was sadly found deceased in a ditch.
OBIT: Marvin E Bollinger
Marvin E. Bollinger was born on the family farm near Fenton on March 15, 1934 to Allan and Clarinda (Hengel) Bollinger. He passed away in rural Fenton on January 29, 2026 at the age of 91.
OBIT: Kent Joel Shultz
Kent Joel Shultz, 61, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. A visitation is planned for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, Iowa.
OBIT: Steven “Steve” Head
Steven “Steve” Head, 58, of Charles City, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home.
OBIT: Gary Lowell Smith
Gary Lowell Smith, 92, of Manly, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
OBIT: Jeannette Kay Snyder
Jeannette Snyder, 66, of Bristow, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home. Woodley Funeral Home of Dumont is caring for Jeannette and her family.
OBIT: Dennis Dale Alden
Dennis Dale Alden, age 78, passed away this month of natural causes in his home in Lebanon, Illinois. Born to Dale and Maxine Alden in 1947, he was raised on the farm near Dougherty, Iowa, where he learned to farm, shoot, and fish. He attended Sheffield-Chapin schools, graduating in 1965.
OBIT: Shirley E. Smith
Shirley E. Smith, 90, of Mason City passed away on January 26, 2026. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date this spring.
Unlicensed, reckless Northern Iowa man leads cops on wild chase
KOSSUTH COUNTY – This Northern Iowa man illegally got behind the wheel on a recent icy morning and discovered cops weren’t tolerating lawlessness, and when a chase ensued, the suspect pulled out all the stops to maintain his freedom.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones humiliate Kansas State Wildcats, 95-61
MANHATTAN, Kan. – History was made Sunday afternoon, as No. 8 Iowa State (20-2, 7-2 Big 12) earned its largest margin of victory in a road conference game in program history as it drubbed Kansas State (10-12, 1-8 Big 12) by 34, winning 95-61.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers defeat Drake Bulldogs, 66-56
DES MOINES – UNI women’s basketball got back in the win column in Des Moines with massive performances for its big three. A triple-double from Ryley Goebel, a double-double from Elise Jaeger, and a team-high 19 points from Jenna Twedt pushed the Panthers ahead of the Bulldogs in a matchup that was wire-to-wire for all 40 minutes.
College Wrestling: No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones fall at No. 5 Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. – No. 3 Iowa State fell at No. 5 Oklahoma State, 24-9, Sunday afternoon inside Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Cowboys took the first seven bouts before the Cyclones claimed the final three.
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