News Headlines for January 13, 2026
OBIT: John Cody Wohnoutka
Johnathon “John” Cody Wohnoutka, also known to many as “Donkey,” passed away at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 61, following an illness he had bravely fought in recent months.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes sneak by Indiana Hoosiers, 56-53
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – No. 14 Iowa (14-2, 5-0) defeated Indiana (11-7, 0-6) on Sunday afternoon in Bloomington, 56-53, in a hard-fought game.
Iowa landlord agrees to pay $325K to settle allegations that he subjected female tenants to a view of his reproductory organ
According to the settlement, for more than two decades, “Iowa property manager Kurt Williams sexually harassed female tenants at various rental dwellings. The suit alleges that Williams’ conduct included making unwelcome sexual comments and sexual advances to female tenants, exposing his genitals to female tenants, requesting sex or sex acts from female tenants in exchange for tangible housing benefits like reductions in rent, and taking adverse housing actions, such as initiating evictions or refusing to make repairs, against female tenants who objected to or refused his sexual advances.”
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers beaten at Belmont, 81-62
NASHVILLE – UNI women’s basketball wrapped up a road trip Southeast with a matchup at Belmont on Sunday. The Bruins jumped out to a quick lead before the Cats cut the lead to single digits heading into the halftime break. The Panthers got within one point early in the second half, but Belmont ran away with the contest late in the third quarter and closed out the fourth to take home an 81-62 victory.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 11 Iowa State knocked off at home by West Virginia, 83-70
AMES – No. 11 Iowa State (14-3, 2-3 Big 12) lost to West Virginia (14-3, 4-1 Big 12) by a final of 83-70 Sunday afternoon. ISU, without starters Addy Brown and Arianna Jackson, suffered its third-straight loss after costly turnovers leading to 30 Mountaineer points. WVU’s Kierra Wheeler led the game with 25 points.
OBIT: Darwin D. Weiss
Darwin Weiss, 91, of Charles City, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Darwin Weiss will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Leftist politicians urge violence upon brave federal officers, leading to skyrocketing attacks, Homeland Security claims
“Radical Rhetoric by Sanctuary Politicians Leads to an Unprecedented 1,300% Increase in Assaults Against ICE Officers and a 3,200% Increase in Vehicular Attacks,” the agency said. “DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s message is clear: this violence and dehumanization of ICE law enforcement must end.”
The worst instigators include Tim Walz, Jacob Frey, JB Pritzker, Hakeem Jeffries, Ilhan Omar, and many others.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem left criminal instigators a further warning, saying, “You will not stop or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
OBIT: Ciara Marie Crisman
Ciara Marie Crisman, 15 years old of Dewar, IA, and a sophomore student at Dunkerton High School, Dunkerton, IA, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Black Hawk County, IA. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. – Friday, January 16, 2026, at Dunkerton High School gymnasium.
Northern Iowa teen perishes in truck versus car collision
A Northern Iowa teen was tragically killed when her Chevy Impala pulled into the path of a Clarion truck driver on a rural highway.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers drop MVC road game at Bradley, 75-69
PEORIA, Ill.- The UNI men’s basketball team pushed the Bradley Braves right down to the final minutes, but would fall short in a 75-69 loss at Carver Arena on Saturday in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play. Panthers host UIC on Tuesday night.
Floyd county Iowa employee gross wages 2025
CHARLES CITY – Floyd County Auditor Morrigan Montagne released a 2025 wage report for all employees or persons that received wages from Floyd county, Iowa.
College Basketball: No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones tame ornery Oklahoma State Cowboys, 83-71
AMES – For the sixth time in program history, and first time since 2023, No. 3 Iowa State (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) is undefeated three games into conference play. The Cyclones downed Oklahoma State (13-3, 1-2 Big 12) at Hilton Coliseum Saturday afternoon by a score of 83-71.
OBIT: Lewy L. Curtiss
Lewy L. Curtiss, 55, of Bloomington, Minnesota, and formerly of Mason City, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Edina, Minnesota. A Celebration of life will be held Sunday, January 18, 2026 at The Moose Lodge, 22 4th St NW, Mason City.
UNI wrestling repeats at NWCA national dual champions
Panthers top Bloomsburg, Drexel and No. 8 South Dakota State to cap undefeated weekend inside the UNI-Dome.
President Trump attempts to help bail you out of immense credit card debt burden with rate cap
The average American owes many thousands of dollars on their credit card balances, and to help these spendaholics out of their crushing debt, President Trump is introducing a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, effective January 20, 2026.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers blow huge lead, fall at Murray State 75-71
Murray State pulls off a 19-point comeback to hand the Panthers their first MVC loss of 2025-26, 75-71.
Iowa man’s third bank robbery attempt fails miserably
This hapless Iowa bank robber travelled over 50 miles from his home town to rob possibly his third bank, and after he actually fled with over $14,000 in cash, was nabbed a few hours later and now his life is in shambles again.
Northern Iowa sex offender guilty again for violating state registry
MASON CITY – This vagabond Northern Iowa sex offender now roaming the unsuspecting community of Joice (when he’s not in a jail cell) is racking up serious criminal offenses even as judges slap his entitled wrists.
Northern Iowa man sent to prison for receiving illicit child photos
This Northern Iowa man who received hundreds of images of child pornography was sentenced to 97 months in prison on January 9, 2026, in federal court in Sioux City.
Iowa woman perishes on remote icy road in vehicle rollover
An Iowa woman who was a wife and mother to three sons perished in a violent vehicle rollover after her Ford Escape skidded on an icy road and then rolled multiple times.
OBIT: Joanne Miller
Joanne Kaye Miller, age 78, passed away on January 9, 2026, at her home in Clear Lake. A devoted wife, loving mother, caring sister, proud grandmother, and joyful great-grandmother, she lived for the people she loved and made sure they always felt it.
Charles City woman driver blows through red light, smashes teen’s Ford
CHARLES CITY – An elderly Charles City woman driver blew right through a red light and smashed into a teen’s Ford, causing thousands in damages and one traffic ticket.
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