News Headlines for April 9, 2026
College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes finish 15th in final AP poll rankings
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team finished 15th in the final Associated Press rankings for the 2025-26 season. It is the program’s highest year-end ranking since the 2020-21 season when it was eighth.
Gov. Reynolds signs bill to reform foster care training and increase foster homes in Iowa
DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds signed state legislation and a joint proclamation with the federal Administration of Children and Families (ACF) which aim to strengthen Iowa’s foster care system.
Women’s JUCO Basketball: NIACC’s Spotts earns 1st-team all-American honors
MASON CITY – NIACC sophomore Reggi Spotts has earned NJCAA Division II first-team all-American honors.
Spotts, who prepped at Mason City High, is the first NIACC women’s basketball all-American since Autam Mendez earned first-team honors and Sierra Morrow earned second-team honors in the 2019-20 season. She is the 15th NIACC women’s basketball player to be selected as an all-American.
Northern Iowa man nabbed after alleged heinous deeds with teen in Mason City
MASON CITY — A Humboldt man is behind bars in Cerro Gordo County following a multi-month investigation into the alleged grooming and sexual exploitation of a local teenager.
Protected: Mason City women accused of financially abusing a dependent adult
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OBIT: Robert “Bob” Leo Carney
Robert Leo Carney, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at HallMar Village in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family. A 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Rosary will be said at 3:00 p.m., followed by a scriptural wake service on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
State of Iowa fuels industrial growth in Osage with $1 million expansion loan
OSAGE — The state of Iowa has approved a $1,000,000 loan to support a significant industrial expansion in Osage, signaling a major boost for the Mitchell County economy.
OBIT: Patsy Ruth “Pat” Myers
Patsy Ruth “Pat” Myers, 89, of Mason City, Iowa, passed peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Heritage Care Center, surrounded by the care and comfort of those around her. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at First Assembly of God.
College Softball: Iowa State Cyclones blast #14 Arizona, 12-10
AMES – In one of the wilder games of the season, Iowa State (22-15, 4-8 Big 12) used a seventh-run seventh to come from behind and beat No. 14 Arizona (29-9, 11-4 Big 12) by a score of 12-10 on a chilly day at the Cyclone Softball Complex.
UNI Panther football to host Spring Game on April 25 inside the UNI-Dome
CEDAR FALLS — UNI football fans are invited to celebrate this year’s spring season with UNI’s 2026 Spring Game, hosted inside the UNI-Dome on April 25, free of charge.
OBIT: Paul M. Charlson
Paul Marlin Charlson, age 81, of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Mason City students have strong showing at spelling bee competition
MASON CITY – The Mason City Community School District (MCCSD) had several students participate in the 5th Annual Regional Competition for the National Civics Bee sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and hosted by The Greater Mason City Chamber.
Northern Iowa farmer who lied to his bank and cost it $800K gets prison, but still walking free
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Northern Iowa farmer who lied to a local small-town bank to get a farm operating line of credit was sentenced April 1, 2026, to six months in federal prison – but he is still walking free at this time.
Senator Doug Campbell says a number of beneficial bills are advancing in the Iowa Legislature
A number of beneficial bills are advancing in the Iowa Legislature as the governing body looks to wrap things up this year, and a budget bill is still being hammered out.
According to Senator Campbell: “A $9.623 billion budget target would leave the state budget with a projected total of $4.8 billion in ending balance, the Taxpayer Relief Fund, and the rainy day funds at the end of FY27. A target of $9.623 billion includes the nearly $100 million in new money for K-12 education passed in earlier in the session and a total increase of $114 million in new spending for the next fiscal year.”
OBIT: Barbara Elaine Berge
Barbara Elaine Berge, age 84, of Osage, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage, Iowa. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Osage.
Waterloo woman found dead, suspect nabbed
WATERLOO – A woman was found dead in a Waterloo home, and cops quickly nabbed a suspect in the apparent killing.
OBIT: Eldean August Wendt
Eldean August Wendt was called peacefully to his savior on March 30, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Eldean’s celebration of life will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with visitation on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
OBIT: Leon Joseph Weaver
Leon Joseph Weaver, 71, of Rockwell, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Lois Ann Dutcher
Lois Ann Dutcher, 93, of Manly, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
OBIT: David Dorenkamp
David Dorenkamp, age 68, long-time Thornton resident and 30 year volunteer firefighter, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 30, 2026 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Thornton United Methodist Church.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird to hold town hall in Mitchell county
OSAGE – Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird will hold a town hall meeting in Osage next week.
Belmond residents killed in Wright county auto crash
WRIGHT COUNTY — Two Belmond residents were killed Friday evening following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 69 involving an illegal maneuver.
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