News Headlines for March 31, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down ban on conversion therapy for kids, dealing a blow to the rainbow community
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a landmark decision that could reshape the legal landscape for LGBTQ+ rights and professional speech, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors likely violates the First Amendment.
U.S announces re-opening of embassy in Venezuela as oil profits soar
CARACAS, VENEZUELA — A new era of American diplomatic influence has officially returned to Venezuelan soil as the U.S. State Department announced the formal resumption of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Waterloo man dead in fiery UTV crash
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man lost his life on Monday, March 30, 2026, following a single-vehicle rollover accident in Black Hawk county involving a utility task vehicle (UTV).
ABC cancels upcoming season of The Bachelorette after “star” revealed as violent
HERRIMAN, UTAH — A developing domestic violence case involving high-profile reality stars has led to the unprecedented cancellation of the upcoming season of The Bachelorette.
College Basketball: Ben Jacobson takes head coaching job at Utah State
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State tapped one of the most successful head coaches of the past two decades, Ben Jacobson, as its 23rd men’s basketball head coach in program history on Monday, as announced by Utah State Vice President and Director of Athletics Cameron Walker.
College Basketball: UNI’s head coach Ben Jacobson announces departure for Utah State
CEDAR FALLS – Ben Jacobson, the winningest coach in the history of the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball program announced on Monday his departure from the Panther program to accept the head coaching position at Utah State.
Iowa man sentenced to seven years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man was sentenced on March 25, 2026, to seven years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography.
Clear Lake man jailed on felony charges following earlier domestic incident
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man is facing multiple felony charges, including third-degree sexual abuse, following an investigation that began with a domestic disturbance late last year.
Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City describes property tax reform bill inching through Iowa Legislature
“With things moving a bit slower at the Capitol this week, it is the perfect time to touch on one of the most important issues we are tackling property taxes. While we are working hard on legislation at the state level to provide serious structural reform, many of our local government bodies are currently holding their own tax and budget hearings. This makes it an opportune time to pull back the curtain on how our property taxes actually work and where your hard-earned money goes.” Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City said.
College Basketball: Iowa State bounced by Tennessee in Sweet 16, 76-62
CHICAGO – The 2025-26 Iowa State men’s basketball season reached its conclusion on the evening of Friday, March 27, 2026, as the sixth-ranked Cyclones fell to No. 23 Tennessee in a 76-62 Sweet 16 battle. Playing in front of a packed crowd in Chicago, Iowa State finishes a remarkable campaign with a 29-8 overall record.
Northern Iowa woman killed in sedan versus semi collision
RUTHVEN, IOWA — A Tuesday morning collision between a sedan and a semi-truck has claimed the life of a Northern Iowa woman.
Trump Administration boasts that over 3 million SNAP takers booted from program
WASHINGTON D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins appeared on FOX Business’s *Mornings with Maria* Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026, to announce a historic decline in federal food assistance enrollment, framing the shift as a major victory for the American taxpayer and the labor market.
Citing new official data from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Rollins confirmed that SNAP participation has plummeted by 3.3 million recipients since January 2025. This rapid decline has pushed the total number of recipients below 40 million for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes stun Nebraska Cornhuskers, 77-71, to reach Elite 8
HOUSTON — For the first time in nearly four decades, the Iowa Hawkeyes are heading to the Elite Eight.
In a gritty comeback at the Toyota Center on Thursday night, the ninth-seeded Hawkeyes erased a double-digit deficit to stun fourth-seeded Nebraska, 77-71. The victory marks Iowa’s first trip to the regional finals since 1987 and continues a historic “giant-killer” run that has seen them topple No. 8 Clemson, No. 1 Florida, and now the Huskers in just seven days.
Honduran who preyed on Iowa children gets 42 years in federal prison
A Honduran national prowling around Iowa was sentenced to 42 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography.
Men masquerading as women no longer allowed to pummel actual females in Olympics
LOS ANGELES – Common sense has re-entered the discussion on fairness in sports, and after men pretending to be women have dominated actual female humans in sports for years, and sometimes delivered brutal beatings (see: boxing), this travesty will never again take place in Olympic competition as biological men will have to stay out of women’s events and take their lumps against males.
Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females, determined on the basis of a one‑time SRY gene screening.
Over a dozen Iowa children hurt at school pickup lane when car jumps curb
An errant driver slammed into numerous children this week at an Iowa school’s student pickup lane, and those involved are trying to process the aftermath.
Mason City neighborhood locked down Thursday evening as local crook throws tantrum
MASON CITY – An armed standoff that paralyzed a Mason City neighborhood ended safely Thursday evening after a wanted man, previously accused of violent crimes, refused to surrender to authorities, triggering a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.
Democrat House Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of ethics violations
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a session that stretched well past midnight on March 26, the House Ethics Committee’s adjudicatory subcommittee found Democrat Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) in violation of 25 counts of ethics breaches, even as a parallel criminal indictment in Florida continues to threaten her future outside of Congress.
OBIT: Michael Allan Hanson
Michael Allan Hanson, 78, of Ventura, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, with his family by his side. A family graveside service will be held at a later date in Brush Point Cemetery.
Mason City “dark web” meth dealer gets a decade in federal prison
At the plea and sentencing hearings, convict Victor Ineson admitted that between about April 2024 and continuing to December 2024, he and another utilized the “dark web” to purchase approximately three pounds of methamphetamine which was shipped to them from the U.S. Postal Service for further distribution in the Iowa area.
President Donald J. Trump’s signature to appear on future U.S. paper currency
WASHINGTON – In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency along with the Secretary of the Treasury, marking the first time in history for a sitting president.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are on a path toward unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar dominance, and fiscal strength and stability,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.
OBIT: Nick J. Zahariades
Nick J. Zahariades, 89, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
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