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News Headlines for September 12, 2026
Northern Iowa driver found in ditch at 3 a.m. nabbed on third OWI charge
A Northern Iowa man is facing a felony drunken-driving charge after a Fayette County deputy allegedly found his pickup truck sitting in a ditch during the middle of the night.
Unlicensed 15-year-old among two drivers cited after $10,000 Charles City wreck
CHARLES CITY — A 15-year-old driver without a valid driver’s license was among two motorists cited after a $10,000 crash at an uncontrolled Charles City intersection.
The Charles City Police Department responded to the intersection of 6th Avenue and C Street at approximately 6:07 p.m. Monday, September 7…
Mason City poised to raise speed limits on Highway 122 and Highway 65
MASON CITY — Thousands of motorists who regularly enter and leave Mason City on two of the community’s busiest highways could soon see a higher legal speed limit as city officials prepare to finalize changes allowing 60 mph travel on portions of Highway 122 and U.S. Highway 65.
The Mason City City Council is scheduled to consider the third and final reading of the speed-limit ordinance during its Tuesday, September 15 meeting.
Iowa Hawkeye volleyball rallies past Incarnate Word as Peyton Young erupts in season debut
CORALVILLE — Iowa Hawkeye volleyball shook off an ugly opening set Friday night and came roaring back to defeat Incarnate Word in four sets, getting a career performance from Peyton Young in her season debut.
The Hawkeyes knocked off the Cardinals 21-25, 25-23, 25-15 and 25-15 inside Xtream Arena, improving to 6-2 on the season and staying unbeaten at the Hawkeye Invitational.
UNI Panther volleyball pushes No. 15 Creighton before falling in four sets
HOUSTON, TEXAS — UNI Panther volleyball gave nationally ranked Creighton a fight Friday afternoon, breaking through for a dominant third-set victory before the No. 15 Bluejays pulled away to hand Northern Iowa a four-set loss in the opening match of the Rice Invitational.
Creighton defeated UNI 25-16, 25-17, 15-25 and 25-19 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Mason City council weighs 10-year, 100% city tax break for nearly 200-unit Willow Pointe development
MASON CITY — A developer planning nearly 200 rental townhomes in Mason City could receive a 100% break on the city portion of property taxes generated by the new development for 10 years under an agreement headed to the City Council.
The Mason City Council will consider the development agreement with Willow Pointe, LLC at its Tuesday, September 15 meeting. The project is planned for the west side of North Eisenhower Avenue, north of the MercyOne West Campus.
Construction truck rams train in Charles City; driver had just resolved Mason City traffic case
CHARLES CITY — A Northern Iowa construction truck driver struck a train at a Charles City railroad crossing and later pleaded guilty to failing to properly stop, just days after another traffic case against him was resolved in Mason City.
Iowa State Cyclone soccer answers in 20 seconds, battles Loyola Maryland to 1-1 draw
BALTIMORE, MD. — Iowa State Cyclone soccer needed only 20 seconds to answer an early Loyola Maryland goal Thursday night, then spent the rest of the match searching for a winner before settling for a 1-1 draw in its final non-conference contest of the season.
Sophie Forrester scored for Iowa State in the fifth minute as the Cyclones finished their non-conference schedule with a 4-2-2 record.
Fort Dodge felon sold revolvers and K2 to cooperating witness, gets 57 months in federal prison
SIOUX CITY — A Fort Dodge felon who admitted selling two revolvers and synthetic marijuana to a person cooperating with law enforcement will spend nearly five years in federal prison.
Charles “Chuck” Gene Barnish Jr., 51, of Mason City, remembered for his humor, creativity and big heart
MASON CITY — Charles “Chuck” Gene Barnish Jr., 51, of Mason City, died September 7, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
Per Chuck’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
UNI Panther soccer battles back, falls 2-1 to St. Thomas in non-conference finale
CEDAR FALLS — UNI Panther soccer battled back from an early deficit Thursday afternoon, but St. Thomas broke a second-half deadlock and escaped Cedar Falls with a 2-1 victory in Northern Iowa’s final non-conference match of the season.
The Panthers generated plenty of opportunities at the UNI Soccer Field, including a season-high nine corner kicks, but the Tommies ultimately held a 17-12 advantage in shots.
Ella Ubben scored Northern Iowa’s lone goal, converting a penalty kick late in the first half for her first goal of the season.
Worth supervisors move toward TIF funding for RV park, new county administration building
NORTHWOOD — Worth County supervisors are taking another major step toward two significant county projects, setting a public hearing on a proposal that would allow tax increment financing to help pay for a new RV park and a new county administration building.
Iowa Hawkeye soccer dominates shots but falls 1-0 at Minnesota in Big Ten opener
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — Iowa Hawkeye soccer controlled much of the action Thursday night but could not turn a heavy advantage in shots into goals, falling 1-0 to Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference opener.
No. 25 Iowa outshot Minnesota 22-12 and put twice as many attempts on goal, but one first-half strike was enough for the Golden Gophers at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.
The loss dropped Iowa to 5-2-1 overall and 0-1 in Big Ten play. Minnesota improved to 5-1-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference.
North Iowa community unites to help vulnerable residents, build safer path forward (PHOTOS)
MASON CITY — A broad coalition of North Iowa businesses, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, churches and local government leaders is coming together with a simple goal: find better ways to help some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.
The effort grew out of tragedy.
Last November, North Iowa experienced deaths and other serious situations connected to cold weather, mental health needs, substance issues and gaps in the community response system. Local leaders turned to 43 North Iowa and asked what could be done differently.
Mason City driver falls asleep, crashes into tree near Rockwell
ROCKWELL — A Mason City woman was injured Wednesday evening after authorities say she fell asleep behind the wheel, left a rural Cerro Gordo County road and crashed into a tree.
The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the single-vehicle crash at approximately 6:07 PM on September 10 at 8873 Lark Avenue in rural Rockwell.
Deputies identified the driver as Rebecca Dettmer, 77, of Mason City.
Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones collide under Kinnick lights in massive Cy-Hawk showdown Saturday
IOWA CITY — Iowa’s biggest in-state football rivalry takes center stage Saturday night when the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones collide under the lights at a sold-out Kinnick Stadium.
No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State both enter the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk showdown at 1-0, but they arrive with dramatically different teams and plenty at stake.
Kickoff is scheduled for approximately 6:30 PM Saturday, September 12, with NBC carrying the game nationally.
It will be the first nighttime Cy-Hawk kickoff since 2016 and only the fifth night meeting between the programs in a rivalry that dates to 1894.
NIACC student Hailey Stalzer earns national workforce scholarship
MASON CITY — North Iowa Area Community College student Hailey Stalzer has been selected as one of only 200 students nationwide to receive a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholarship.
Stalzer will receive $1,000 to help cover educational expenses while she completes a certificate or associate degree preparing her to enter a high-demand career field.
The scholarship is funded by the Chime Scholars Foundation and administered by the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation.
Gov. Reynolds orders Iowa flags lowered as state marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks
DES MOINES — Flags across Iowa will be lowered from sunrise to sunset Friday as the state marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and remembers nearly 3,000 people killed that day.
Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the half-staff order Thursday in honor of Patriot Day and the victims of the coordinated attacks carried out against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Judy Kaye Newman, 69, of Mason City, remembered for her caring heart, honesty and love of good food
MASON CITY — Judy Kaye Newman, 69, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at her home in Mason City.
Following Judy’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Mason City couple’s court battle rages as explicit-photo sharing cases drag into fall
MASON CITY — The courtroom battle surrounding a Mason City couple accused of showing and distributing explicit photographs without permission is still raging months later, with one defendant moving toward a possible plea and the other preparing for an October jury trial.
The legal turmoil adds another messy chapter to a relationship that appears to be on the rocks. Court records show both Christina Jo Dodge and Matthew Alan Dodge (pictured at top in jail phortos) have previously sought domestic-abuse protection from the other.
Mason City caregiver convicted in dependent-adult abuse case; co-defendant heads toward trial
MASON CITY — One of two Mason City women accused of financially exploiting a dependent adult has been convicted through a plea agreement, while her co-defendant remains charged with three felonies and is scheduled for an October trial.
Patricia Mary Hoadley, 92, of Clear Lake, remembered for compassion, family and an adventurous spirit
CLEAR LAKE — Patricia Mary Hoadley, 92, of Clear Lake, died peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, September 7, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Avenue North in Clear Lake, with Deacon Matt Berry officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
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