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News Headlines for May 29, 2026
Mason City bike fest to showcase Prairie Rock Trails with riding, music, food trucks and competitions
MASON CITY — Mason City’s growing outdoor recreation scene will take center stage this weekend as the first annual Prairie Rock Trails Bike Fest brings three days of riding, competitions, clinics, live music and food trucks to town.
The event is scheduled for May 29-31, 2026, at Prairie Rock Trails Bike Park, 1500 Elm Drive, and other trail locations in Mason City.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says SBA money flowed to ‘Quality Learing Center’ and other questionable companies, calls for fraud investigation
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst says federal small-business money flowed to companies now under scrutiny, including Minnesota’s infamous “Quality Learing Center” and dozens of questionable personal-care companies in Ohio.
Ernst, an Iowa Republican who chairs the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, said the Small Business Administration paid more than $231,000 to the Quality Learing Center, which she described as an abandoned operation exposed as a fraud front by YouTuber Nick Shirley.
Nebraska man snared after high-speed Northern Iowa pursuit ends with pickup rolling on railroad tracks
A Nebraska man sought for questioning in a burglary and theft investigation was injured after allegedly fleeing from a Northern Iowa deputy and rolling a pickup truck while trying to drive along railroad tracks, authorities said.
Mason City man seriously injured in Worth County motorcycle crash
WORTH COUNTY — A Mason City man was seriously injured Wednesday evening after his motorcycle left the roadway in Worth County, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
The crash happened at about 7:14 p.m. on May 28, 2026, on Highway 9 westbound near the intersection with County Road A45.
Mason City cops nab wanted woman with suspected cocaine after recent assault convictions
MASON CITY — A Mason City woman who recently pleaded guilty in two separate assault cases was nabbed by police after an officer found her incapacitated near McNider Campground.
No charges after Iowa driver hit children in school pickup lane, police say
No criminal charges will be filed after an Iowa driver struck and injured children in a school pickup lane earlier this year, police announced Thursday.
Iowa National Guard soldiers heading to Washington, D.C., for America’s 250th birthday security mission
DES MOINES — About 120 Iowa National Guard soldiers will deploy to Washington, D.C., this July as the nation’s capital prepares for massive crowds, heightened security and America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the deployment, saying Iowa soldiers will support public safety, infrastructure and planning efforts as millions of visitors are expected in Washington during the semiquincentennial celebration of the United States.
Gail Harringa, Clear Lake woman remembered for family, faith and compassion
CLEAR LAKE — Gail Marion Harringa, a Clear Lake woman remembered by loved ones for a life centered around family and care for others, has passed away.
Harringa, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 25, 1936.
Sean Miller, formerly of Clear Lake, remembered for final gift of life through donation
CLEAR LAKE — Sean William Miller, formerly of Clear Lake, is being remembered after his death on May 16, 2026.
Miller, 35, was born on October 12, 1990. He had most recently lived in Denver, Iowa, and had ties to the Clear Lake community.
A Celebration of Life Visitation for Miller will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Avenue North in Clear Lake.
“Minnesota” women nabbed by feds in $21 million Medicaid fraud scheme
WASHINGTON – As Minnesota officials largely look the other way, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations cuffed two “Minnesota” women on charges of health care fraud after stealing more than $21 million from American taxpayers.
U.S. pours millions into Ebola response as deadly outbreak spreads in Africa
WASHINGTON — The United States is ramping up its response to a dangerous Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with federal officials warning that the best way to protect Americans is to stop the virus at its source.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa, UConn agree to series with Carver-Hawkeye return in 2027-28
IOWA CITY — Two of the most recognizable names in women’s college basketball are putting another major date on the schedule.
Gail Harringa, Clear Lake woman remembered for love of family and a caring heart
CLEAR LAKE — Gail Marion Harringa, a Clear Lake woman remembered for a life built around family, kindness and care for others, has passed away.
Harringa, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 25, 1936.
Mexican illegal with drive-by shooting conviction nabbed in Norhern Iowa
A Mexican national living in northwest Iowa has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally reentering the United States as an aggravated felon, after authorities say he had already been deported four times and had prior federal convictions for the same offense.
His criminal history includes a 1991 conviction in Los Angeles County, California, for shooting at an inhabited dwelling, an offense federal prosecutors identified as an aggravated felony. The California crime is commonly associated with firing a gun at an occupied home or building.
Iowa UTV crash leaves man and 4-year-old child dead
A tragic UTV crash in Iowa claimed the lives of a Wheatland man and a 4-year-old child over the Memorial Day weekend.
Worth supervisors amend budget, approve claims and facility work at May 26 meeting
NORTHWOOD – Worth County supervisors approved a budget amendment, county claims, a change order for the Secondary Roads Maintenance Facility and several other items during their regular meeting on May 26, 2026.
Kaitlyn Kemna Ausborn hopes her Democratic campaign for Cerro Gordo County Attorney results in election win
MASON CITY – A North Iowa prosecutor is continuing her Democratic campaign for Cerro Gordo County Attorney as next Tuesday primary approaches.
Mason City man jailed after allegedly storming armed into residence, smashing vehicle windows
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is facing a serious felony burglary charge after police say he violently forced his way into a local residence while armed with a handgun and threatened the people inside.
Iowa man killed after stopped pickup is struck on Interstate
An Iowa man was killed Monday after his pickup was stopped in the traveled lanes of an Interstate highway and struck by a semi.
Reynolds signs $4.2 billion Iowa property tax relief bill, slate of other new laws
DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a major property tax relief bill into law on May 18, 2026, along with a slate of other bills affecting health care, education, transportation, radon mitigation, abortion regulations, prescription access and other issues.
The centerpiece of the bill-signing announcement was SF 2472, a property tax package Reynolds said will save Iowa homeowners $4.2 billion over six years.
UNI Panthers to induct six individuals, including Super Bowl Champion Kurt Warner, into Hall of Fame
CEDAR FALLS – A world champion quarterback, All-Americans, a national champion, an institutional pioneer and legendary voices highlight the UNI Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026.
Northern Iowa trucker and racing fan David Rayhons leaves legacy of work, faith and family
GARNER — A Northern Iowa man whose life was shaped by hard work, Catholic faith, family gatherings, trucking, motorcycles and racing has passed away.
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