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News Headlines for June 3, 2026
Ollenburg ousts Bloomingdale in House District 60 GOP primary, will face Schmidt in November
CLEAR LAKE — Iowa House District 60 voters will see a new general election matchup in November after Republican challenger Dani Ollenburg defeated longtime GOP incumbent Jane Bloomingdale in Tuesday’s primary.
Ollenburg, a Clear Lake Republican and political newcomer, defeated Bloomingdale, of Northwood, by a vote of 1,620 to 1,176 in the June 2, 2026, Republican primary. Ollenburg received 57.9% of the vote, while Bloomingdale received 42.1%.
Ollenburg will now face Democrat Alexander Schmidt of St. Ansgar in the November 3 general election. Schmidt was unopposed in the Democratic primary and received 1,142 votes.
Three-way race set for Iowa’s 2nd District congressional seat as Bushaw qualifies for November ballot
DES MOINES — Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race, which includes Mason City, Clear Lake, Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, is now set to feature three candidates on the November 3, 2026, ballot, with Democrat Lindsay James, Republican Joe Mitchell and No Party candidate Dave Bushaw competing for an open seat in Congress.
Northern Iowa U.S. 18 safety project eyes passing lanes, turn lanes between Sanborn and Spencer
SANBORN — A northern Iowa highway corridor could see safety and traffic-flow improvements as the Iowa Department of Transportation studies possible upgrades to U.S. Highway 18 between Sanborn and the U.S. Highway 71 intersection north of Spencer.
The planning effort focuses on roughly 26 miles of U.S. 18, a key east-west route used by local drivers, commuters, farm traffic, commercial trucks and travelers moving across northwest and northern Iowa.
Trump budget pitch leans on tax cuts, trade pressure and deregulation as Treasury chief Bessent defends 2027 plan
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget proposal is being framed by his Treasury Department as a continuation of the administration’s broader economic philosophy: lower taxes, tougher trade enforcement, less regulation and a larger role for private investment in building family wealth.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared Wednesday, June 3, 2026, before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, where he defended Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget and argued that the administration’s economic agenda is already producing results for workers, families and businesses.
In prepared remarks, Bessent said the budget “builds on this Administration’s progress in unleashing a new era of economic expansion.”
Gov. Reynolds signs dozens of final bills, adds public safety crackdown as 2026 Iowa session closes
DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds took final action on the remaining bills from the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, signing dozens of policy and budget measures into law while also approving a separate package of public safety bills aimed at repeat offenders.
The final round of action formally closed the books on a wide range of legislation dealing with education, public assistance, workforce development, campaign finance, health care licensing, law enforcement rights, economic development, mining, state government spending and other major policy areas.
Iowa motorcyclist flees trooper, dead in fatal crash
A 47-year-old Iowa motorcyclist died after authorities say he sped away from a marked patrol car, drove recklessly and was struck by another vehicle while trying to run a red light in Des Moines.
Iowa Farm Act aims to boost farmers, rural business
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed the bipartisan Iowa Farm Act, a wide-ranging agriculture and rural economic development package backed by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig.
Naig called the signing of the first-ever Iowa Farm Act “an important step forward for Iowa agriculture,” saying the bill reflects feedback he heard directly from farmers and rural communities across the state.
“The Iowa Farm Act reflects the priorities and feedback I’ve heard directly from farmers and rural communities across the state,” Naig said. “It expands opportunities for Iowa agriculture, reduces unnecessary regulatory burdens, and helps strengthen the long-term vitality of rural Iowa.”
World Aerobatic Championship coming to Mason City in 2026
MASON CITY — Mason City has been selected to host the 2026 World Aerobatic Championship, bringing one of the world’s premier aviation competitions to North Iowa next summer.
Competition flying is scheduled for August 24 through September 2, 2026, at Mason City Municipal Airport.
Minnesota’s Walz pardons illegal alien armed robber, sparking Homeland Security fury
MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is blasting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Board of Pardons after officials granted clemency to a Laotian immigrant previously convicted in an armed robbery case and recently taken into ICE custody.
DHS said Jai Vang, a native of Laos, received a pardon from Walz and the Minnesota Board of Pardons on May 27, 2026.
According to DHS, Vang’s criminal record includes felony convictions for robbery and robbery of a business with a gun, along with a conviction for driving under the influence of liquor.
Iowa mass shooting leaves seven dead after domestic dispute, police say
Seven people are dead after an Iowa mass shooting that police say appears to have stemmed from a domestic dispute.
When officers arrived, they found four victims inside the residence. All four had suffered gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the suspected shooter had left before law enforcement arrived, but he was quickly identified.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State assistant Jodi Steyer retires From coaching
AMES – After 24 seasons with Iowa State women’s basketball and 31 years in coaching, Cyclone associate head coach Jodi Steyer is retiring.
Steyer announced her retirement from coaching on April 22 with a statement on social media, noting “this time last year, I decided this season would be my last so I could focus on family responsibilities. Since that time, my dad passed away which reinforced retirement was the right choice.”
Northern Iowa OWI suspect snared by Charles City police, later held on ICE detainer
CHARLES CITY – A man arrested by Charles City police after an early-morning traffic stop for alleged drunk driving was later listed in custody on an immigration hold, according to law enforcement and jail records.
Mason City man nabbed after motorcycle crash near Plymouth, accused of OWI and marijuana possession
PLYMOUTH – A Mason City man was arrested after authorities say he crashed a motorcycle in Plymouth and was later charged with drunken driving and marijuana possession.
According to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at about 12:39 a.m. on May 31, 2026, to the intersection of Main Street East and Rock Street in Plymouth for a report of a motorcycle crash with injuries.
Reynolds signs flurry of bills into law before June 2 deadline
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a long list of bills into law on Monday, June 1, 2026, one day before the deadline for her to take final action on remaining legislation from the 2026 session.
The bills cover a wide range of issues, including internet age verification for pornographic material, civics education, nuclear energy, speed limits, school discipline, agriculture, utilities, oil and gas production, ethanol taxes and a new specialty business court.
Northern Iowa teen seriously injured in early morning Waterloo shooting
WATERLOO — A Northern Iowa teenager was seriously injured early Sunday after a shooting in Waterloo, police said.
Vera Kasel, Osage mother, teacher and faithful community helper, dies at 90
OSAGE — Vera Marie Kasel, an Osage woman remembered for a lifetime of family devotion, faith, teaching, volunteer service and steady kindness to others, has died at age 90.
Kasel passed away on May 30, 2026.
Vera Kasel, Osage mother, teacher and faithful community helper, dies at 90
OSAGE – Vera Marie Kasel, an Osage woman remembered for a lifetime of caring for family, serving her church and staying deeply involved in her community, died Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was 90.
Big 12 building new replay center to speed reviews, add more transparency for fans
IRVING, Texas — The Big 12 Conference is making a major technology investment aimed at improving replay reviews, game management and fan transparency across college sports.
Disgraced former Des Moines superintendent gets 2 years in federal prison, faces deportation to Guyana
DES MOINES — A disgraced former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen and illegally possessed firearms while living in the country without legal status.
Velma Barnes, Plymouth’s beloved “town historian,” leaves generations of stories and love behind
PLYMOUTH — Velma Barnes, 85, of Plymouth, a North Iowa woman known by many as the town historian, died on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy tied closely to family, memory and the community she called home.
Over the years, Barnes became known as Plymouth’s “town historian,” someone who carried memories of the community, its people and its past. In small towns, those stories matter. Barnes helped preserve that sense of place, holding onto the names, moments and family connections that help define a community across generations.
Cerro Gordo supervisors approve elected official raises, budget amendment at May 26 meeting
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors approved fiscal year 2027 elected official salaries, employee payroll actions, tax abatements, a budget amendment and county road planning items during its regular meeting on May 26, 2026.
One of the larger actions of the meeting came when supervisors approved fiscal year 2027 salary recommendations for elected officials. The raises were approved at 2.75 percent for the county attorney, auditor, recorder, sheriff, supervisors and treasurer.
Jerry Barker, Britt grandfather, longtime IMT worker and loyal Eagles fan, leaves legacy of family and hometown pride
BRITT — Jerry F. Barker, a lifelong Britt-area man remembered for his devotion to family, steady work ethic and love of local sports, died Monday, May 25, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. He was 70.
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