News Headlines for February 9, 2026
College Wrestling: UNI Panthers top South Dakota State, 19-13
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The 19th-ranked UNI wrestling team on Sunday scored its second dual victory of the season over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, escaping First Bank & Trust Arena with a narrow 19-13 win.
Caution is advised on Iowa lakes as ice conditions rapidly deteriorate
CLEAR LAKE – With temperatures warming up this week, ice conditions at many Iowa lakes are changing quickly. DNR conservation officers urge caution as conditions for ice- related activities, such as fishing and OHV riding, deteriorate.
Nora Springs man hospitalized after snowmobile accident
PLYMOUTH – A Nora Springs man was hurt Sunday afternoon when the snowmobile he was operating struck a large rock and he was thrown from the vehicle.
Northern Iowa illegal guilty of possessing illicit child photos
An illegal alien roaming the Northern Iowa area who told cops he really enjoys underage, young girls and had a phone chock full of despicable images faces the wrath of the American justice system.
College Wrestling: No. 8 Iowa Hawkeyes pin Michigan State Spartans, 40-6
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The eighth-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team rolled past Michigan State, 40-6, on Sunday afternoon at Jenison Field House.
Iowa State Cyclones make “painful decision” to cancel gymnastics season
AMES – The Iowa State University Athletics Department has canceled the remainder of the gymnastics season, school officials announced today.
Iowa’s McDonald’s restaurants among nation’s worst, study finds
DES MOINES – According to a study, McDonald’s restaurants in Iowa have some of the lowest average ratings nationwide, at 3.33 out of five based on analysis of 84,144 customer reviews.
What’s A Lithograph? exhibit now open at Mason City’s MacNider Art Museum
MASON CITY – The newest temporary exhibition on display at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City, answers the question often asked by Museum visitors, What’s A Lithograph?
Iowa Senator Doug Campbell offers update on Legislative progress
“As funnel week approaches, the senate is considering proposals centered around the many issues in which Iowans have shown concern. It is very important legislation begins moving forward,” the Senator said this week.
Women’s College Basketball: Surging Iowa State wins fifth game in a row, topping Utah 79-72
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Iowa State (19-5, 7-5 Big 12) won its fifth straight as it took down Utah (15-8, 6-5 Big 12) on the road by a final of 79-72. Iowa State took the lead for good at the end of the first quarter and had four in double figures led by Audi Crooks with 26.
Iowa’s per capita debt soars by 28% over last decade
DES MOINES – According to a new study analyzing Iowans’ debt, the burden per resident surged by 28.60% between 2013 and 2023, skyrocketing by $10,260 per person.
OBIT: Donald Allan Prestholt
Donald Allan Prestholt, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa.
OBIT: Mark Jahnel
Mark Jahnel, 71, of Orchard, Iowa, passed away at his home Wednesday, February 4, 2026, due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones edge Baylor, 72-69
AMES – No. 7 Iowa State (21-2, 8-2 Big 12) remained undefeated at home in a 72-69 victory over Baylor (13-10, 3-8 Big 12) Saturday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum.
OBIT: Gregory G. “Greg” Beekman
Gregory G. “Greg” Beekman, 66, of Humboldt, passed away Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, while in hospice care in Fort Dodge.
Pritchard Companies of Clear Lake awarded Sourcewell Cooperative Contract
CLEAR LAKE — Pritchard Companies, a national transportation enterprise, announced its recent award of a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract in the Automobiles, SUVs, Vans, and Light Trucks category. This allows Pritchard Companies to expand their offerings to public agencies across North America for a wide range of vehicles and related upfits.
Iowa penitentiary inmates charged after stabbing attack on prison staff
FORT MADISON – A pair of long-term Iowa prison inmates planned and carried out a brutal stabbing attack on corrections employees in January, and now both are facing stiff charges.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers defeat Bradley, 61-49
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI men’s basketball team shut down Bradley’s offense and held the Braves to a season-low in points scored on Friday night as the Panthers captured a 61-49 win in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) action.
OBIT: Gretchen I. Olson
After living a full life, Gretchen has completed her earthly journey and is now at home. Gretchen will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Ronald, and daughter, Dawn Ingersoll, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Bomb threat shuts down Iowa courthouse
A bomb threat was called in to this suburban Iowa courthouse, and cops there are searching for clues as to whom the culprit may be.
Northern Iowa woman shot dead in apartment by male friend
CEDAR FALLS – A young woman is dead and her male live-in “acquaintance” is behind bars after a violent shooting Thursday.
College Football: UNI Panthers add eight to 2026 class on National Signing Day
CEDAR FALLS — Head coach Todd Stepsis and the UNI football team added eight athletes to the roster on Wednesday as a part of the 2026 National Signing Day. Along with 11 transfers and 15 additions on early signing day in December, UNI’s 2026 class is composed of 34 athletes.
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