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News Headlines for June 27, 2026
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).
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.
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.
Ernst to host final Entrepreneur Expo in Ames, connecting Iowa small businesses to federal opportunities
AMES — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst will host her fourth and final annual Entrepreneur Expo at Iowa State University on Tuesday, June 30, bringing Iowa small business owners together with federal marketplace experts, agency representatives and innovation leaders.
Worth County sheriff warns of phone scams after local teenager, elderly resident lose money
NORTHWOOD — Worth County authorities are warning North Iowans to hang up on scammers after two local residents were recently manipulated into sending money.
Ila Grace Wangsness, 93, of Allison, dies; family honors a life rooted in faith, family and North Iowa
ALLISON — Ila Grace Wangsness, 93, of Allison, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Elm Springs in Allison.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, June 29, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Burial will follow at Allison Cemetery.
Northern Iowa sex offender jailed in Cerro Gordo County on registration violation charge
MASON CITY — A Northern Iowa sex offender was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail this week after authorities served a warrant tied to an alleged sex offender registration violation.
Northern Iowa wildlife area offers prairie, river access, hunting and a hidden sunflower field
TROY MILLS — A Northern Iowa wildlife area along the Wapsipinicon River is drawing attention for its mix of sand prairie, wetlands, timber, hunting opportunities and quiet river access.
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