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News Headlines for June 29, 2026
Illegal immigrant predator in Iowa sent to federal prison for child pornography crimes
An illegal immigrant living in Northern Iowa has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting he possessed child pornography, including material involving prepubescent minors and sexual abuse of children.
Jesus Aranda-Martinez, 25, a citizen of Mexico who had been living in Rock Valley, Iowa, was sentenced in federal court in Sioux City after pleading guilty on February 6, 2026, to one count of possession of child pornography.
Iowa man nabbed after police say hidden camera was found inside salon with tanning bed
An Iowa man has been arrested after police say a hidden camera was discovered inside an Albia hair salon in an area that included a tanning bed.
According to police, the camera was disguised as an electrical outlet. Authorities said the device was positioned to record a portion of the salon that included a tanning bed.
Duane Edward Schlichting, 77, lifelong Clear Laker, dies; family honors his North Iowa roots
CLEAR LAKE — Duane Edward Schlichting, 77, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. N. in Clear Lake.
Teresa M. Preuschl, 88, of Garner, dies; faith, family and North Iowa roots shaped her life
GARNER — Teresa M. Preuschl, 88, of Garner, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan, with Fr. Paulraj Sellam officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Roger Lester Colson, 73, of Rockwell, dies after cancer battle; family, friends invited to gather July 11
ROCKWELL — Roger Lester Colson, 73, of Rockwell, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center after a nine-and-a-half-month battle with cancer.
A public visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association, 202 4th St. N. in Rockwell.
Mary Christine Schipper, 69, Greene woman with Charles City roots, dies after cancer battle
GREENE — Mary Christine Schipper, 69, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 25, 2026, after a five-year battle with cancer.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, July 10, 2026, at Woodley Funeral Home in Greene. A private family funeral service will be held.
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in Espionage Act case
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. National Security Advisor John R. Bolton II pleaded guilty Friday to violating the Espionage Act, admitting in federal court that he willfully retained national defense information after serving in one of the most sensitive posts in the federal government.
Bolton, 77, of Bethesda, Maryland, served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump from April 2018 to September 2019. The Justice Department said Bolton used personal accounts to send classified information to family members who were not authorized to receive it, including through a personal email account later hacked by a cyber actor allegedly linked to Iran.
The case marked a dramatic fall for Bolton, a longtime Republican foreign-policy hawk who held senior national security roles across multiple administrations and later became a sharp critic of Trump after leaving the White House.
Bolton faces a maximum penalty of 60 months in prison. As part of the plea agreement, he also agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine. DOJ said federal law also bars Bolton or his survivors from collecting an annuity or federal retirement pay because of the conviction.
New apartments, retail and office space planned for fire-scarred Kirk Apartments site in downtown Mason City
MASON CITY — A downtown Mason City site once marked by a major apartment-house fire is now being lined up for new life, with plans calling for apartments, retail or office space and parking near North Federal Avenue and 2nd Street Northwest.
The project, known as Kirk Multifamily, is planned for the northwest corner of North Federal Avenue and 2nd Street Northwest, on the site of the former Kirk Apartments (pictured at top, and bottom in June, 2026).
Kenneth Ray Lester, 94, of New Hampton, dies; farmer, singer and National Guard veteran leaves rich family legacy
NEW HAMPTON — Kenneth Ray Lester, 94, of New Hampton, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 223 S. Water Ave. in New Hampton.
Ronald L. Gerhardt, 71, of Clear Lake, dies; family honors sports-filled life, faith and love for the Lions
CLEAR LAKE — Ronald L. Gerhardt, 71, of Clear Lake, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, surrounded by family.
A private family inurnment will be held at Clear Lake Cemetery, N. 20th St. in Clear Lake.
Convicted child-endangerment mom nabbed again as new North Iowa case claims kids put at risk
MASON CITY — A Mason City woman convicted just weeks ago of child endangerment is back in custody after authorities say she is now facing fresh allegations in another Northern Iowa county that children were put at risk.
NIACC board to consider athletic fields project bid, contract at June 30 special meeting
MASON CITY — The North Iowa Area Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to consider action on the college’s Athletic Fields Project.
Federal judge blocks Iowa’s Healthy SNAP plan restricting sugary food purchases
DES MOINES — Iowa’s push to stop taxpayer-funded food assistance from being used on soda, candy and other sugary items has been blocked by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.
Gov. Kim Reynolds criticized the ruling, saying it undercuts Iowa’s effort to align Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits with healthier food choices.
Robert H. Fowler, 92, of Mason City, dies; family recalls his work, bowling trophies and helpful spirit
MASON CITY — Robert H. Fowler, 92, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living of Mason City.
A visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City.
Trump scores two major Supreme Court immigration wins as Iowa GOP leaders push tougher border enforcement
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump scored two major immigration victories at the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, with rulings that strengthen his administration’s ability to turn away asylum seekers at the border and end deportation protections for some Haitian and Syrian migrants.
The rulings also land squarely in the middle of Iowa’s ongoing political debate over immigration enforcement, border security and the role states should play in supporting federal immigration policy.
Mason City woman fresh onto probation after bizarre episode nabbed in violent Des Moines incident
MASON CITY — A Mason City woman who was recently placed on probation after a chaotic and violent incident at a local convenience store is now facing more legal trouble after a new felony arrest in the Des Moines area.
Leanna Grace Hendrickson, 92, of St. Ansgar, dies; longtime teacher leaves legacy of faith, family and service
ST. ANSGAR — Leanna Grace Hendrickson, 92, of St. Ansgar, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Osage Hospital.
A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar.
Child drowning remains deadly summer danger, federal report warns parents and caregivers
WASHINGTON — Federal safety officials are warning families to stay alert around pools, spas and other water hazards this summer after a new report found childhood drowning remains a persistent and deadly danger.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. The agency’s latest report found an average of 376 children under age 15 fatally drowned each year in pool- or spa-related incidents from 2021 through 2023.
Two hospitalized after Cerro Gordo County crash near Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE — Two people were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after a crash at a rural Cerro Gordo County intersection near Clear Lake, authorities said.
The crash happened at about 7:05 AM on June 24, 2026, at 170th Street and Grouse Avenue.
Mason City distracted driver sent to prison after guilty plea in crash that killed local woman
MASON CITY — A Mason City distracted driver has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in connection with a 2024 auto crash that killed a local woman who was walking home, along the side of a road.
Trump administration says Iran deal could be big win for Iowa farmers, but Tehran disputes terms
WASHINGTON — A developing U.S.-Iran financial arrangement could become a major new market opportunity for Iowa farmers if the Trump administration’s description of the deal holds, though Iranian officials are already pushing back on the details.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. Treasury will oversee frozen Iranian funds when they are released under President Donald Trump’s interim Iran agreement. The administration is touting the arrangement as a way to direct money toward food and medical purchases, including potential purchases of American agricultural products.
That could matter in a big way for Iowa.
Federal health care fraud sweep charges 455 nationwide, with Iowa cases tied to veterans, Medicare and Tricare
CEDAR RAPIDS — Federal prosecutors announced a massive national health care fraud takedown this week, charging 455 defendants across the country in alleged schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in false claims, including criminal and civil cases connected to Iowa.
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