CALHOUN COUNTY – A baseball team from Iowa Lakes Community College traveling by bus was tragically involved in a rollover accident, claiming one person’s life and leaving dozens hurt.
On February 11, 2026, at approximately 11:06 AM, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls reporting a rollover crash involving an Iowa Lakes Community College bus on State Highway 4 near 220th Street in Calhoun County. An Iowa State Patrol Trooper arrived on scene at approximately 11:09 AM.
Due to the number of individuals involved and the extent of reported injuries, a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) was declared. Local fire departments, emergency medical services, law enforcement agencies. and mutual aid partners responded to the scene. Given the seriousness of injuries, multiple medical helicopters were requested to assist with patient transport. Ground ambulances from surrounding jurisdictions also responded to provide additional medical support and transportation.
One fatality was confirmed upon the arrival of rescue personnel.
In total 32 individuals were triaged and transported to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment an additional 6 occupants in an Iowa Lakes van was not involved in the accident.
The Iowa State Patrol is investigating the incident.
At this time, no names will be released pending notification of all families involved.
Assisting agencies included the Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency. Calhoun County EMS. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. Calhoun County Dispatch, Manson Fire. Pomeroy Fire. Rockwell City Fire, Farnhamville Fire & EMS. Lohrville Fire & EMS. Manson Police Department. Rockwell City Police Department. Pomeroy Police Department. Stewart Memorial Hospital and off duty personnel. Loring Hospital. Trinity Regional Hospital. Pocahontas Community Hospital, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa DOT. Fort Dodge Police Department, Fort Dodge Fire Department, Gowrie EMS. Dayton Rescue. Otho Fire. Webster County Sheriffs Office. Sac County Sheriff’s Office. Sac County EMS. Pocahontas EMS. Fonda EMS, Pocahontas EMA, Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office, Humboldt County Agencies, Methodist Flight, Mercy Flight. Mid Iowa Towing. and Region 7 Disaster Coordinator.
According to the Algona School District, “Our thoughts and prayers for the Iowa Lakes baseball team, coaches, and families! The Iowa Lakes campus in Algona will be closed for the remainder of the week, including Algona CNA classes.”