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News Headlines for July 4, 2026
Iowa 3 closure between Clarion and Goldfield delayed until July 20 for bridge replacement
CLARION — A planned road closure on Iowa Highway 3 between Clarion and Goldfield has been delayed and is now expected to begin Monday, July 20, 2026, as crews prepare to replace the bridge over Eagle Creek.
The Iowa Department of Transportation said the closure is expected to remain in place until November 15, weather permitting.
MacNider Art Museum opens 50th Area Show celebrating regional artists
MASON CITY — The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum has opened Area Show: 50, bringing together selected works from artists across North Central Iowa and Southern Minnesota.
4 Mitsubishi Aircon Installation and Servicing Checks That Help Protect Cooling Performance
Key Highlights Proper vacuuming of the lines during installation prevents moisture from damaging the internal
How Communities Are Winning the Fight Against Drunk Driving
Drunk driving remains one of the most preventable causes of traffic fatalities in the United
Northern Iowa motorcyclist killed in Waterloo crash identified as Marcus Porter
WATERLOO — A Northern Iowa motorcyclist was killed this week in Waterloo when the bike crashed into a median.
Tragic Iowa rollover crash ejects woman and toddler from pickup pulling camper on I-80
A tragic Iowa rollover crash sent three people to the hospital, including a 23-month-old girl who was flown to University of Iowa Children’s Hospital after being ejected from a pickup on Interstate 80.
Jeff and Lori Otto of Otto’s Oasis honored as NIACC June entrepreneurs of the month
MASON CITY — A Charles City couple who turned a hometown opportunity into nearly two decades of business growth has been named the June 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month by the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC.
Jeff and Lori Otto, owners of Otto’s Oasis in Charles City, received the recognition for their work growing and adapting the longtime local business, which operates as a full-service florist, greenhouse, landscaping company and gift shop.
Mason City senior housing project collapses after developer pulls out over $1 million funding gap
MASON CITY — A planned 45-unit senior housing development near the Northbridge area of Mason City is now not expected to move forward after the developer determined there was an approximately $1 million gap between available funding and the cost to complete the project.
According to a June 30, 2026, memorandum from Mason City Development Services Director Steven J. Van Steenhuyse to City Administrator Aaron Burnett, Horizon Development Group, Inc. informed city staff last week that it was withdrawing from the project.
Iowa dog breeder accused of deplorable conditions as 32 dogs are seized after court order
Dozens of dogs were seized from an Iowa dog breeder after federal and state inspectors gained court-ordered access to the facility and reported numerous alleged animal welfare violations.
The U.S. Department of Justice said 32 dogs were seized Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from a dog breeding facility operated by Wuanita Swedlund in Farmington, Iowa. The dogs were placed in a local animal shelter.
Northern Iowa meth dealer who tried to bust out of jail gets 25 years in federal prison
A desperate Iowa methamphetamine dealer who tried to escape from custody before sentencing has been handed a long federal prison term.
Two motorists killed in wrong-way crash on Highway 20 in Northern Iowa
Two motorists were killed Tuesday in a wrong-way crash on Highway 20 in Northern Iowa, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, 139 people have died in Iowa traffic crashes so far in 2026 as of Thursday, July 2.
Pet owners warned after FDA reports rise in accidental Apoquel Chewable overdoses
Pet owners are being urged to safely store a commonly prescribed dog medication after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported an increase in accidental overdoses involving Apoquel Chewable, a flavored prescription medicine used to treat itching and allergic skin disease in dogs.
Reynolds creates Iowa Medicaid fraud task force led by Attorney General Brenna Bird
DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Executive Order 20 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, creating a new Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force aimed at rooting out fraud, waste and abuse in the state’s Medicaid program.
Osage man faces mandatory prison after guilty plea in child images case
A Northern Iowa man is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving child pornography, months after authorities first arrested him on related state charges in Mitchell County.
Damon Wesley Powers, 44, of Osage, pleaded guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids to one count of receipt of child pornography.
Northern Iowa meth dealer with seven prior felonies sent to federal prison for more than 15 years
A Northern Iowa meth dealer with seven prior felony convictions has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in a Fort Dodge-area meth conspiracy.
Mason City police nab three after search warrants tied to Kwik Star shooting investigation
MASON CITY — Three Mason City men were arrested Wednesday after police and multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants tied to ongoing shooting investigations, including the June gunfire incident outside the South Federal Avenue Kwik Star.
Northern Iowa crash near Osage leaves two injured, one with life-threatening injuries
OSAGE — A Northern Iowa crash near Osage sent two drivers to the hospital Sunday afternoon, including a Grafton man with life-threatening injuries, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Iowa suspect nabbed after police say fake gun used in convenience store robbery
An Iowa man has been arrested after police say he used a replica firearm to rob a convenience store Saturday night.
Armed Northern Iowa felon sent to federal prison after cops find loaded guns, machine-gun switch
An armed Northern Iowa felon has been sentenced to federal prison after authorities say police found two loaded handguns tied to him during a Waterloo traffic stop, including one equipped with a device that allowed it to fire as a fully automatic weapon.
Northern Iowa suspect nabbed with meth for delivery after remote traffic stop
A Northern Iowa man was jailed after a Fayette County traffic stop allegedly turned up a distribution amount of methamphetamine and marijuana late Saturday night.
Supreme court hands Trump birthright citizenship setback, but Vance says ruling shows fight may be far from over
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major setback Monday by upholding birthright citizenship, but Vice President JD Vance and other conservatives are already pointing to the close ruling as a sign the constitutional fight may only be temporarily delayed.
James “Jim” Turner, 86, of Rockwell, dies; services set at St. Peter Lutheran Church
ROCKWELL — James Donald “Jim” Turner, 86, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, July 13, 2026, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell.
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