News Headlines for March 15, 2026
Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City offers update on dealing with Iowa’s awful cancer affliction
“Iowa continues to have the second-highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the country, behind Kentucky. This data is an important tool that will help us understand why our trends differ from the national average and where we should focus our efforts,” Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City said.
Two dead in Iowa stabbing attack; suspect behind bars
AMES – A wanted Fort Dodge fugitive accused earlier of a swath of serious crimes evaded authorities long enough to allegedly stab a woman and child to death late Friday night.
Interstate 35 in Iowa closing Sunday at 3 PM due to blizzard conditions
CLEAR LAKE – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Iowa State Patrol (ISP) are announcing a series of roadway closures and travel advisories due to the blizzard and other winter driving conditions on Sunday, March 15. The combination of prior rain on freezing pavements, heavy snow, and blizzard / whiteout conditions will make many roadways impassable.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers fall to Racers in MVC Tournament Semifinals, 72-59
UNI ends its Valley Tournament run in the Semifinals with a 72-59 loss to top-seeded Murray State.
OBIT: Sharon Elaine Murphy
Sharon Murphy, age 80 of Forest City, IA passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
Charles City woman nabbed after light night outburst
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman’s alleged late night tirade sent cops scrambling to get the scene under control.
Northern Iowa man hurt and arrested after fleeing cops
GRUNDY COUNTY – This Northern Iowa man decided to flee an attempted traffic stop, and after he crashed his stolen Dodge Ram 1500, his next two stops were a hospital and a jail cell.
College BasketballL: Iowa State Cyclones fall at the buzzer to No. 2 Arizona in Semifinals, 82-80
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In what could easily have been the game of the year in college basketball, No. 7 Iowa State (27-7, 12-6 Big 12) came up just short, falling to No. 2 Arizona (31-2, 14-2 Big 12) at the buzzer, 82-80.
OBIT: Morgan L. Tarr
Morgan L. Tarr, 33, of Mason City, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2026.
OBIT: Connie French
Constance “Connie” French, age 81 of Forest City, IA passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Schott Funeral Homes in Forest City, IA.
OBIT: Margaret Sankey
Margaret Sankey, 100, of Apple Valley, MN formerly of Algona, Iowa passed away at home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, lovingly surrounded by her family. A funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.
NIACC among Iowa community colleges awarded $1 million to expand career academy opportunities
$1 million each was awarded to North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Northwest Iowa Community College, and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; $776,655 awarded to Des Moines Area Community College
UNI Panthers to host party for men’s basketball team selection to NCAA Tournament
CEDAR FALLS – The 2026 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament champion Panthers are inviting fans to join them on Selection Sunday, March 15 for a watch party at the Diamond Events Center in Western Home Communities (5307 Caraway Lane) in Cedar Falls as the team learns its tournament seeding, first round matchup and location.
OBIT: Priscilla Jane Landers
Priscilla Landers, 83, of Greene, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at MercyOne-North Iowa. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 19, at First Presbyterian Church, Greene.
OBIT: Charles “Chuck” Joseph Denner
Charles J. “Chuck” Denner, 88, New Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Mercy One Medical Center in New Hampton.
OBIT: Jerry L. Siefken
Jerry L. Siefken, 83, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Facility. A funeral mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 4-seed UNI Panthers face No. 5-seed Bradley in the MVC Tournament Quarterfinals
UNI (17-13 / 13-7 MVC) vs. Bradley (20-11 / 13-7 MVC)
2:30 p.m. CT | March 13, 2026
Xtream Arena | Coralville, Iowa
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College Basketball: Ohio State 72, Iowa 69
CHICAGO — In a game defined by massive runs and a frantic finish, eighth-seeded Ohio State narrowly escaped the United Center with a 72-69 victory over Iowa, ending the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten Tournament run in the second round.
Child taken to hospital after crash on rural Northern Iowa road
A young Northern Iowa man crashed and rolled his pickup truck and a child was sent to a hospital as a result.
ICE nabs illegal that has voted since 2008
This illegal alien has been voting in federal elections since 2008, authorities say, prowling America since 2002, but after ICE nabbed him, his access to ballots is in severe jeopardy.
College Basketball: No. 7 Iowa State Cyclones rally past No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders, 73-53
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – No. 7 Iowa State (27-6, 12-6 Big 12) used an explosive second-half performance to race past No. 16 Texas Tech (22-10, 12-6 Big 12) in the Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals to advance to tomorrow night’s semifinals, winning 75-53.
Predator meets fate after taking child to Iowa after heinous journey
Police say this Texas predator snared a teen in his sadistic web and took her to Iowa, and after he dropped her off at a sheriff’s office, there will be no more dates with children in his immediate future.
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