News Headlines for May 10, 2026

MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) recognized 56 student leaders at the 36th annual Pathways to Success event held April 22, 2026 in the North Iowa Community Auditorium. Honorees were nominated by NIACC faculty and staff for their academic achievement, positive attitude, character, teamwork, and ability to inspire others.

Overnight Closures of Northbound I-35 from Northeast 36th Street to U.S. 30 for Shoulder Widening Begin May 10

MASON CITY – Area residents looking to dive into one of the nation’s fastest-growing outdoor hobbies will have the opportunity to learn from an expert next month during a special event at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum.

Brad Janson, a Clear Lake resident, earned the Best in Show award and a $125 prize for his framed color print titled “Beached Yacht.” The second-place award of $75 was presented to Abraham Wolf of Mason City for “Three’s Company,” while the third-place prize of $50 went to Mila W. Fullerton, also of Mason City, for her photograph “Abandon Shed,” captured on a Samsung Galaxy S21.

CLEAR LAKE — Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a structure fire Wednesday evening that caused significant damage to a Clear Lake home. The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to the ranch-style residence at 820 W 22nd Ave N at 7:31 p.m. after the homeowner reported the blaze.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of State is utilizing “commonsense tools” to crack down on “deadbeat” parents by revoking the passports of individuals who owe significant court-ordered child support. This initiative, led by the State Department in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), aims to strengthen compliance with U.S. laws and support the welfare of American families.

A recreational outing turned into a recovery operation Monday afternoon after an Iowa man drowned in the Cedar River while trying to retrieve fishing equipment.

An Iowa woman has died following a two-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck at a lonely rural intersection Tuesday afternoon.

CLEAR LAKE – If you love to fish, you may discover new fishing locations and more details across Iowa with the enhanced DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas, the agency said today.