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News Headlines for March 13, 2026
NIACC among Iowa community colleges awarded $1 million to expand career academy opportunities
$1 million each was awarded to North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Northwest Iowa Community College, and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; $776,655 awarded to Des Moines Area Community College
UNI Panthers to host party for men’s basketball team selection to NCAA Tournament
CEDAR FALLS – The 2026 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament champion Panthers are inviting fans to join them on Selection Sunday, March 15 for a watch party at the Diamond Events Center in Western Home Communities (5307 Caraway Lane) in Cedar Falls as the team learns its tournament seeding, first round matchup and location.
OBIT: Jerry L. Siefken
Jerry L. Siefken, 83, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Facility. A funeral mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 4-seed UNI Panthers face No. 5-seed Bradley in the MVC Tournament Quarterfinals
UNI (17-13 / 13-7 MVC) vs. Bradley (20-11 / 13-7 MVC)
2:30 p.m. CT | March 13, 2026
Xtream Arena | Coralville, Iowa
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College Basketball: Ohio State 72, Iowa 69
CHICAGO — In a game defined by massive runs and a frantic finish, eighth-seeded Ohio State narrowly escaped the United Center with a 72-69 victory over Iowa, ending the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten Tournament run in the second round.
Child taken to hospital after crash on rural Northern Iowa road
A young Northern Iowa man crashed and rolled his pickup truck and a child was sent to a hospital as a result.
ICE nabs illegal that has voted since 2008
This illegal alien has been voting in federal elections since 2008, authorities say, prowling America since 2002, but after ICE nabbed him, his access to ballots is in severe jeopardy.
College Basketball: No. 7 Iowa State Cyclones rally past No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders, 73-53
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – No. 7 Iowa State (27-6, 12-6 Big 12) used an explosive second-half performance to race past No. 16 Texas Tech (22-10, 12-6 Big 12) in the Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals to advance to tomorrow night’s semifinals, winning 75-53.
Predator meets fate after taking child to Iowa after heinous journey
Police say this Texas predator snared a teen in his sadistic web and took her to Iowa, and after he dropped her off at a sheriff’s office, there will be no more dates with children in his immediate future.
Revenue gap for state of Iowa leads to sharp political debate
DES MOINES – The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to update the state’s official financial forecast. The meeting has generated significant discussion because it confirmed a substantial decline in projected tax revenue, leading to sharply different interpretations from state leaders on both sides of the aisle.
Northern Iowa police department introduces fancy new UTV
WEST UNION, IOWA – The West Union Police Department announced that they received a new Kawasaki Side-by-Side (SxS) from Decorah Kawasaki Suzuki Sports Center.
Northern Iowa woman and child taken to hospital after Honda crash
SUMNER, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman lost control of a Honda she was operating and after it crashed and rolled, both her and a child inside were taken to a hospital.
College Basketball: Iowa 75, Maryland 64
CHICAGO — For a while on Wednesday afternoon, it looked like the 17th-seeded Maryland Terrapins might pull off a classic March upset. But a historic scoring burst and a career-high performance from Cooper Koch ensured the Iowa Hawkeyes would live to see another day in the Windy City.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones drub ASU Sun Devils, 91-42
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – No. 7 Iowa State (26-6, 12-6 Big 12) cruised to a second-round victory in the Big 12 Tournament Wednesday Afternoon, downing Arizona State (17-16, 7-11 Big 12) for the second-consecutive game by a score of 91-42. Iowa State’s 49-point victory was the largest in Big 12 Tournament history.
OBIT: Linda L Fraser
Linda Lee Fraser, age 78, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, in Mason City. A celebration of Linda’s Life will be held on March 14, 2026, at 11:00am at Wesley Methodist Church.
OBIT: Larry Gene Walker
Larry Gene Walker, 73, of Mason City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 28, 2026. In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Fort Dodge man sent to federal prison for gun crimes
SIOUX CITY – A Fort Dodge man who possessed stolen and unregistered short-barreled firearms was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison.
OBIT: Dennis John Griffin
Dennis Griffin, 72, of Greene, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2026, at the Mitchell County Regional Medical Center.
Northern Iowa man accused of drunk texting in UTV crash
A Northern Iowa man was potentially hurt after cops say he was drunk and texting as he rove and then crashed his UTV into a ditch.
OBIT: Dora Biederman
Dora Biederman, age 87, passed away on March 10, 2026, at Faith Home Lutheran Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at United Church of Christ in Osage.
Iowa State aims to induct six into Athletics Hall of Fame
AMES – The Iowa State Letterwinners Club unveiled the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 today. Six former Cyclone athletes will be inducted into the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 25 in a ceremony at the Sukup End Zone Club in Ames. Registration will open at a later date.
OBIT: Karen Olinger Christiansen
Karen Kay Olinger Christiansen (Simmer), 85, of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City, Iowa. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.
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