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News Headlines for July 17, 2026
Kamala Harris leads Vance and Rubio in early 2028 presidential poll
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Kamala Harris, soundly rejected by voters in the 2024 presidential election, nevertheless holds an early advantage over two leading Republicans in hypothetical matchups for the White House in 2028, according to a new national poll.
The Zogby Analytics survey released in July 2026 found Harris leading Vice President JD Vance by five percentage points, 48 percent to 43 percent.
Surf Ballroom to unveil life-size statues of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper at historic celebration
CLEAR LAKE — Three rock-and-roll pioneers whose final performance together unfolded at the Surf Ballroom will be permanently honored outside the legendary Clear Lake venue during a history-making celebration on Friday, August 7, 2026.
The Surf Ballroom will unveil three life-size bronze statues honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson as part of an all-day event featuring legendary entertainer Pat Boone, musicians connected to the three stars, a commemorative album release, a classic-car cruise and an old-fashioned sock hop.
Rudd educator Wanda Gruis dies at 98, leaves lifelong legacy of service to children
Wanda Lee Gruis, 98, of Rudd, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in rural Osage.
Mason City man charged with vehicular homicide in deadly Fareway parking lot crash
MASON CITY — Nearly six months after a Mason City woman was run down and killed in a downtown grocery store parking lot, police have arrested the driver and charged him with felony vehicular homicide.
The fatal collision happened at approximately 2:38 p.m. in the parking lot of the Fareway grocery store at 400 North Delaware Avenue.
Northern Iowa man faces felony OWI after third drunken-driving arrest
A Northern Iowa man with two prior drunken-driving convictions is now headed toward a possible jury trial after deputies allegedly caught him behind the wheel intoxicated for a third time.
Mason City suspect once accused of dropping rocks on cars jumps from window in vain attempt to flee cops
MASON CITY — An alleged Mason City troublemaker whose run-ins with police stretch back to at least 2014 tried to bolt from officers again Sunday, jumping out a window before police tackled him and hauled him to jail.
In September 2014, NIT reported that a 14-year-old Movick was one of three juveniles charged after large rocks were thrown from an old railroad bridge onto passing vehicles.
Armed Northern Iowa dealer who moved 30 pounds of meth sent to federal prison
FORT DODGE — A Northern Iowa meth dealer who admitted distributing approximately 30 pounds of methamphetamine and keeping a handgun at her home has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison.
Thomas Oliver, 95, of Charles City, honored as Army veteran, longtime White Farm inspector and beekeeper
CHARLES CITY — Thomas William Oliver, 95, of Charles City, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Visitation was held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, 1205 South Main Street in Charles City.
Armed suspect sought after Mason City neighborhood placed under shelter-in-place order
MASON CITY — A Mason City neighborhood was placed under a shelter-in-place order Thursday morning after police responded to reports of an armed suspect threatening another man with a firearm before disappearing into a nearby residence.
Police believe the suspect escaped before officers established the perimeter around the residence.
Northwest Iowa cattle farm seeks permit to pump nearly 79 million gallons of water annually
PRIMGHAR — A northwest Iowa cattle-feeding operation is seeking state approval to drill another deep well and withdraw as much as 78.9 million gallons of water each year from an underground aquifer and nearby creek.
Cyclospora infections making people sick nationwide; Iowans urged to watch for symptoms
DES MOINES — Federal health officials are warning Americans, including Iowans, to be alert for a parasitic intestinal illness that has sickened people across the country.
The illness, known as cyclosporiasis, is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. It is typically spread when someone eats food or drinks water contaminated with the parasite.
Clear Lake petroleum terminal seeks renewal of state air-quality permit
CLEAR LAKE — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is considering renewal of an air-quality operating permit for a large refined petroleum pipeline terminal in Clear Lake that helps supply gasoline, diesel, ethanol and other fuels to Mason City, Clear Lake, communities across North Iowa and the surrounding region.
According to the DNR, the Clear Lake facility has the potential to emit up to 180.88 tons of volatile organic compounds each year.
Five Iowans hurt after sheriff’s transport vehicle slams into SUV at highway intersection
OSKALOOSA — Five people, including two small children, were injured when a Mahaska County sheriff’s transport vehicle collided with an SUV and sent it crashing into a semi-truck at a southeastern Iowa highway intersection.
Gallup: More people worldwide say their communities are good places for minorities
ANYTOWN, USA – A new Gallup survey finds that more people around the world believe their communities are good places for racial, ethnic and other minority groups than at any point in the past two decades, signaling a gradual improvement in how people view inclusion where they live, and further enlightening that DEI is pointless and racism is nearly eradicated.
Mason City homeowner’s persistence helps prevent major house fire
MASON CITY — A Mason City homeowner’s determination to track down the source of a mysterious burning smell is being credited with preventing what could have become a devastating house fire Wednesday evening.
Cerro Gordo supervisors approve auditor pay increase, $428,176 in claims at July 13 meeting
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors approved a temporary $10,000 annual pay increase for an employee in the county auditor’s office, authorized more than $428,000 in claims and reorganized several county funds during its regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation awards more than $143,000 to 14 local projects
MASON CITY — Fourteen projects serving Cerro Gordo County will share more than $143,000 in grants awarded through the Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation’s 2026 funding cycle.
Mason City artist wins top honor in MacNider Museum’s Area Show: 50
MASON CITY — Mason City artist Dan Gamble has earned Best in Show honors in the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Area Show: 50, a competitive exhibition featuring artists from across North Central Iowa and Southern Minnesota.
Gamble received the top award for his egg tempera on panel work, Untitled (Diptych). As Best in Show winner, he will be granted a solo exhibition at the museum in 2027.
Dennis Jackson, 79, of Terril, honored as Army veteran, lifelong farmer and community servant
TERRIL — Dennis Jackson, 79, of Terril, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel, 401 North Seventh Street in Estherville.
Northern Iowa teens pulled from burning car after train collision near Lakota
LAKOTA — Two Northern Iowa boys were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when their car collided with a freight train and burst into flames just feet from railcars carrying ethanol, authorities said.
Democrat-appointed judge forces ICE to release convicted aircraft hijacker
WASHINGTON — A federal judge appointed by Democratic President Bill Clinton has forced immigration authorities to release a Cuban illegal alien convicted of hijacking an aircraft, returning a dangerous criminal to an American community despite an outstanding deportation order.
Morales (pictured at top) was convicted after taking part in the March 19, 2003, hijacking of a commuter aircraft in Cuba.
Authorities said Morales and others assaulted crew members and forced the pilot to fly the aircraft from Nueva Gerona, Cuba, to Key West, Florida.
Iowa City lands $23.5 million federal grant for Burlington Street Bridge replacement
IOWA CITY — A major Iowa City transportation project has secured more than $23 million in federal funding to replace the Burlington Street bridges and improve nearby roads, bicycle routes and pedestrian connections.
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