- Protected: Rockwell man hurt after losing control of and rolling his pickup
- Protected: Klemme, Iowa man caught with eight baggies of meth and a handgun sentenced to federal prison
- Protected: Slick road conditions in Northern Iowa lead to auto accident, taking life of Kansas City man
News Headlines for April 30, 2026
College Basketball: Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger agrees to 10-year contract extension
AMES – After guiding the Iowa State men’s basketball team to its third Sweet 16 appearance in five years, head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a new contract that will keep him leading the Cyclone program through June 30, 2036 and increase his salary to $6 million annually, Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced today.
College Softball: Iowa State Cyclones down Drake Bulldogs in Des Moines, 7-3
DES MOINES – Iowa State (31-21, 8-13 Big 12) moved to 8-1 in midweek contests and 5-1 against in-state foes Wednesday evening, downing Drake (13-35, 7-18 MVC) by a score of 7-3 at Buel Field.
OBIT: Douglas James Betsinger
Douglas James Betsinger, age 55, of Nashua, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Iowa house fire sends residents fleeing as cops nab alleged arsonist
An Iowa woman is facing a felony arson charge after authorities say she intentionally set fire to her ground-floor apartment, allegedly stating she wanted to “make a crime scene”.
Northern Iowa woman killed in semi-truck collision at rural Kossuth county intersection
KOSSUTH COUNTY — A Northern Iowa woman has died following a two-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck in rural Kossuth County Monday morning. According to reports from the Iowa State Patrol, emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of 90th Avenue and 210th Street at approximately 10:30 a.m. on April 27, 2026.
OBIT: Brandon R Joyner
Brandon Joyner, 21, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Mason City. A Celebration of Life will be held for Brandon on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
Mason City’s Fullerton Funeral Home secures top state honor for excellence
WEST DES MOINES — Fullerton Funeral Home and Crematory, a long-standing pillar of the North Iowa community, has been officially recognized for its commitment to families across Mason City, Charles City, Rockwell, and Rockford.
Iowa Legislature passes bill that gives charter schools path to grow, adds more pupil funding
DES MOINES — A bill has now passed in the Iowa Legislature that sends more dollars per pupil to charter schools and empowers the University of Northern Iowa to approve new charter schools.
Iowa man gets 25 years in prison for exploiting children
An Iowa man who sexually exploited children and possessed child pornography was sentenced April 27, 2026, to 25 years in federal prison. According to federal prosecutors, “he got minors to produce and send depictions of sexually explicit conduct to him. He also admitted he possessed child pornography. Information at the sentencing hearing showed that Sanderson used the Internet to attempt to persuade, induce, and entice four girls, and two of the girls sent him sexually explicit depictions of themselves.”
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for April 27, 2026
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 27, 2026:
Feds nab Somali pirate who is repeatedly attempting to enter U.S.
The suspect has a long record of United States military and law enforcement encounters. On March 10, 2012, the U.S.S. Halsey responded to a distress call from an Indian-flagged ship reporting that pirates had hijacked it in the Gulf of Aden. A Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team conducted boarding operations and encountered the suspect and nine other armed pirates who had taken the Indian ship hostage by force, where the Navy then logged his fingerprint. He has made numerous attempts to gain entry to the U.S. since then.
Senator Doug Campbell says Iowa Legislature heads into overtime with important bills still in the balance
According to Senator Campbell: “We just ended the fifteenth week of the legislative session, and Tuesday marked the 100th day and the scheduled final day of the legislative session. As predicted and with important work still to be completed, we will be heading into overtime.”
OBIT: Marvin Eugene Bohl
Marvin Eugene Bohl, 88, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Fullerton Funeral Home.
OBIT: Mable Smidt
The world became a little dimmer on April 26, 2026, when Mable Smidt of Milford, Iowa, left us. A Celebration of Life honoring both Mable and Darryl Smidt will be held on May 9, 2026, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford.
New Hampton man wins $500,000 just days after heartbreak
CLIVE – For Northern Iowa electrician Charles Stanton, the last two weeks have been a profound emotional journey where grief and joy collided in a way he never could have imagined. Just two days after the passing of his father, Stanton was out for a drive when he decided to stop and purchase a “500X” scratch ticket. To his absolute disbelief, the ticket revealed a massive $500,000 top prize, providing a life-changing spark of hope during a period of deep mourning.
Northern Iowa man flees after pickup demolished in building crash
An Iowa man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly crashing into a building and fleeing the scene during a late-night incident in Buchanan County.
OBIT: Tekakwitha “Tek 9” Nelson
Tekakwitha Marie Nelson, 49, also known as “Tek 9,” passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Mason City, Iowa.
OBIT: Jim Allan Larson
Jim Larson, age 74, of Osage, Iowa, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026. He was returning home from a family wedding in Texas when he sustained a head injury from a fall. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Champion Funeral Home in Osage.
OBIT: Deanna L. Eilderts
Deanna L. Eilderts, 84, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Unity Point Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.
College Football: Iowa State send 5 Cyclones to NFL teams with new deals
AMES – Iowa State defensive lineman Domonique Orange was drafted Friday evening in the third round by the Minnesota Vikings and following the draft’s conclusion on Saturday five of his teammates agreed to deals with NFL teams.
OBIT: Elfrieda “Frieda” Waldemar
Elfrieda passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Ruthven Community Care Center at the age of 85.
OBIT: Ellen Marie Jandebeur
Ellen Marie Jandebeur, 90, died Friday, April 24, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
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