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News Headlines for March 24, 2026
Two Iowans killed in Lexus rollover accident
A late-night rollover accident in Lee County has claimed the lives of two Iowa residents, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report.
Illinois man fatally injured in Iowa car versus truck collision
An Illinois man has died following a two-vehicle accident at a busy Clinton, Iowa intersection on Sunday afternoon, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa ousted from NCAA Tournament by Virginia, 83-75
IOWA CITY — In a grueling battle that required two extra periods to decide, the 2-seed Iowa Hawkeyes (27-7) saw their NCAA Tournament run come to a stunning end on Monday night, falling 83-75 to 10-seed Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Ammonia leak at Crystal Distribution forces multi-block evacuation in Mason City
MASON CITY — A hazardous ammonia leak at a local distribution facility prompted a large-scale evacuation in southeast Mason City on Saturday evening, March 21, 2026.
NIACC announces Stephanie Lorenson of North Iowa Wellness Clinic as their March 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC announced that Stephanie Lorenson of North Iowa Wellness Clinic in Lake Mills, Iowa is their March 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month.
Women’s College Basketball: #2 Iowa Hawkeyes squeak past FDU, 58-48, in NCAA Tournament First Round
IOWA CITY — Behind a dominant performance from Ava Heiden and a record-breaking afternoon for their head coach, the 2-seed Iowa Hawkeyes (27-6) secured their spot in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament with a 58-48 victory over 15-seed FDU.
Man pronounced dead after truck collides with BNSF train at Iowa intersection
A South Dakota man has died following a collision between a pickup truck and a BNSF train in rural Lyon County on Tuesday afternoon.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State eliminated by Syracuse in NCAA First Round, 72-63
STORRS, Conn. – Iowa State (22-10, 10-8 Big 12) fell to Syracuse (24-8, 12-6 ACC) by a score of 72-63 Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament First Round. Audi Crooks led all players totaling 37 points.
OBIT: Mary Ann Johnson
Mary Ann Johnson, 83 of Bode, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at West Bend Health and Rehab in West Bend. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode.
OBIT: Duane Lavern Losee
Duane Lavern Losee, 78, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away March 20, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
OBIT: Douglas Clough
Douglas “Doug” Clough, 62, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home. A gathering to celebrate Doug’s life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Northwood VFW in Northwood, Iowa, with a short prayer service at 11:30 a.m.
OBIT: Richard L. Pope
Richard L. Pope, 85, of Mason City IA, passed away peacefully at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center on Friday, March 20, 2026, after a brief illness. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Mason City’s MacNider Art Museum to host free “Appleseed!” puppet performances April 9
MASON CITY — The legendary adventures of Johnny Appleseed are coming to life at the MacNider Art Museum next month.
On Thursday, April 9, the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company will present three free performances of their hit show, “Appleseed!” in the museum’s Salsbury Room.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones thump Tennessee State in NCAA Tournament First Round, 108-74
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Killyan Toure scored a career-high 25 points and Nate Heise added 22 points, his most as a Cyclone, as second-seeded Iowa State rolled to a 108-74 win over Tennessee State Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Enterprise Center.
Two men hurt at Mason City rail crossing when car goes haywire
MASON CITY — Two men were treated for injuries Thursday afternoon following a single-vehicle accident involving a collision with railroad tracks, according to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office.
College Basketball: #9 Iowa handles #8 Clemson, 67-61 in NCAA Tournament First Round
TAMPA, FLORIDA — Behind a balanced scoring attack and a dominant defensive start, the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes earned their first NCAA Tournament victory in five years, defeating No. 8 seed Clemson 67-61 at Benchmark International Arena on Friday night.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers dismantled by St. John’s in NCAA Tournament First Round, 79-53
SAN DIEGO – The UNI men’s basketball team’s 2025-26 season came to a close on Friday night as the 12th-seed Panthers fell to fifth-seeded and ninth-ranked St. John’s in the opening round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Tournament at Viejas Arena, 79-53.
MVC Tournament champion Panthers finish the season with a 23-13 record after ninth NCAA Division I Tournament berth.
OBIT: Krystle Lynn Schoultz
Krystle Lynn Schoultz age 36 of Charles City, IA, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory – Olson Chapel in Nashua.
ICE nabs bonkers illegal who attacked American citizen during violent road rage incident
Homeland Security says this illegal alien and serial criminal’s rap sheet before this violent assault included criminal possession of a firearm, robbery, larceny, possession of stolen property, and disorderly conduct. A Biden judge declared him safe for society and freed him in 2023. Then, this year, he became the aggressor in a road rage incident, pulled a knife, and tried to run over an American.
OBIT: Jon Craig Schmitt
Jon Craig Schmitt, 70, of rural Sheffield, Iowa, passed away March 19, 2026, at his home following a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers face St. John’s in NCAA first round Friday night in San Diego
MVC, Big East Tournament champions set to meet in opening round of March Madness in southern California.
[12] UNI men’s basketball (23-12 / 11-9 MVC) vs. [5] #10/9 St. John’s (28-6 / 18-2 Big East)
6:10 p.m. CT
Friday, March 20, 2026
San Diego, Calif. | Viejas Arena (11,559)
WATCH (CBS) [Kevin Harlan: Play-by-Play / Robbie Hummel & Stan Van Gundy: Analysts / Lauren Shehadi: Sideline)
College Basketball: Iowa prepares to face Clemson Friday in NCAA Tournament First Round
Iowa will face eighth-seeded Clemson at 5:50 p.m. (CT) on Friday. The game will be televised on TNT.
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