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News Headlines for October 28, 2026
Former Waverly postmaster gets home confinement for $16,000 USPS fraud
WAVERLY — A former Waverly postmaster who admitted stealing more than $16,000 through bogus mileage reimbursements was sentenced October 26, 2026, to five years of probation and eight months of home confinement, marking her sixth theft-related conviction.
Winnebago supervisors approve lawsuit settlement, $155,470 excavator deal at October 20 meeting
FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, approved a settlement in two court cases involving Tom and Valerie Dillavou, authorized an excavator purchase with a $155,470 balance after trade-in, and approved itemized claims totaling $622,208.84.
Cerro Gordo supervisors pledge $25,000 to One Vision, approve $515,225 in claims at October 26 meeting
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors on Monday, October 26, 2026, unanimously approved $515,224.99 in claims, pledged $25,000 toward a One Vision project if a state grant is awarded, and authorized a temporary Cedar Avenue closure near Clear Lake for sanitary district work.
Musical misfits bring free puppet-show fun to Mason City’s MacNider Art Museum
MASON CITY — A retired donkey, a bluesy hound, a rockin’ rooster and a jazzy cat will bring music and mischief to the MacNider Art Museum when the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company presents “Bremen Town Musicians!” on Thursday, November 5.
Iowa teen, 16, killed when semi rear-ends tractor on a lonely stretch of Iowa roadway
A 16-year-old Audubon boy was killed Sunday, October 25, 2026, when a semi struck the rear of the farm tractor he was driving on U.S. Highway 71.
Iowa State soccer blanked by No. 20 BYU, turns to Oklahoma State for home finale
AMES — Iowa State soccer couldn’t slow No. 20 BYU’s attack Monday, October 26, as the Cougars handed the Cyclones a 3-0 loss at the Cyclone Sports Complex, extending Iowa State’s scoreless stretch to three matches.
Southern Minnesota meth bust nets more than 10 pounds; three Albert Lea men nabbed
Investigators seized more than 10 pounds of methamphetamine and over $3,700 after an intercepted parcel led to searches at three Albert Lea addresses and three arrests.
Four suspects nabbed after downtown Des Moines shooting; officer fires at armed suspect
DES MOINES — If you’re heading to Iowa’s capital city for dinner or a night out, a shooting in the Court Avenue entertainment district offers a sobering reminder that gunfire can erupt where people gather to socialize. A fight just before midnight Saturday, October 24, left a 20-year-old man wounded, sent officers chasing suspects through downtown and ended with four people in custody, police said.
Northern Iowa hospital’s $700,000 surgical robot grant draws USDA visit
DECORAH — A northern Iowa hospital’s use of a $700,000 federal grant to help bring advanced surgical technology closer to rural patients drew a visit from USDA leaders and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson on October 25.
Northern Iowa bicyclist hospitalized after collision with turning pickup
CLEAR LAKE — A northern Iowa bicyclist was taken to the hospital Sunday, October 25, after colliding with a turning pickup at a Clear Lake intersection.
Deputies identified the bicyclist as Reagan Elsbury, 47, of Ventura…
UNI soccer falls at UIC, 3-1, despite Audrey Still’s first collegiate goal
UNI soccer outshot UIC but fell 3-1 in Chicago on October 25. Audrey Still scored her first collegiate goal as the Panthers remained in the MVC tournament chase.
Iowa women’s soccer beats USC for first time as Heman leads Senior Day victory
Iowa women’s soccer beat USC 3-1 on Senior Day as Reilly Heman scored a goal and added two assists. The Hawkeyes host Wisconsin October 30.
No. 6 Iowa field hockey blanks Penn State as Claessens earns first career shutout
No. 6 Iowa field hockey beat No. 19 Penn State 1-0 on Senior Day as Dionne van Aalsum scored and Julia Claessens earned her first career shutout.
No. 18 Iowa State men’s basketball rolls past Northwestern, 94-59, in final exhibition
Ryan Prather Jr. scored 25 points as No. 18 Iowa State men’s basketball routed Northwestern 94-59 in its final exhibition. Tamin Lipsey added 14 points and seven assists.
Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass brings New Orleans roots to Mason City stage October 29
The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass performs at NIACC in Mason City at 7 p.m. October 29, bringing New Orleans roots and an international musical career to the local stage.
ICE nabs five illegal predators in Iowa; DHS cites child exploitation, abuse and assault convictions
DHS identified five men arrested by ICE in Iowa in October, citing prior convictions involving child exploitation, child endangerment, domestic abuse and assault. Democrats hate this, and would love these creeps to live next door to you.
Northern Iowa woman nabbed on OWI, child endangerment and marijuana charges
Angela Christine Westberg, 54, of Waterloo, faces two child endangerment charges, first-offense OWI and marijuana possession following a Delaware County arrest.
Iowa tourism generates $11.3 billion in economic impact as visitor numbers hit record
Iowa visitors spent $7.6 billion in 2025, supporting 72,196 jobs and generating $1.2 billion in state and local taxes, according to a new tourism study.
Marilyn Swancutt, 93, leaves a legacy of family devotion and a lifelong love of animals
CHARLES CITY — Marilyn Swancutt, 93, of Charles City, died October 24, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family, leaving those closest to her with memories of her quick humor, spirited personality and affection for the farm and animals she loved.
A private memorial service will be held. Calvary Cemetery in Charles City is listed as her final resting place.
Teacher jumped in to save boy, directed students to call 911 before fatal Iowa reservoir drowning
Authorities say Hannah Jorgensen jumped into the Coralville Reservoir to rescue 10-year-old Ahmed Osman and directed students to call 911. Both died in the field trip tragedy.
Charles City allows backyard chickens—with $100 permits, annual fees and strict rules
Charles City now allows up to six hens, with a $100 permit, $50 annual renewals, coop inspections and strict rules on setbacks, odors and waste.
Iowa State football flattened by No. 25 Arizona, 39-3, as offense stalls in Tucson
TUCSON, ARIZONA — Iowa State surrendered a 71-yard touchdown pass on Arizona’s second offensive play and never recovered Saturday, October 24, falling 39-3 as the No. 25 Wildcats shut down the Cyclones’ running game and controlled the game.
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