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News Headlines for February 21, 2026
Iowa man nabbed for peeping at kid in Target store avoids 25-year prison term
This Iowa man was nabbed for peeping at a kid and possibly others in a Target store dressing room, and now he finds himself in a room full of consequences for his depravity.
OBIT: Beatrice “Bea” L. Brockett
Beatrice L. Brockett, 104, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held at Major Erickson Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, with Reverend James Bringman officiating. Visitation will be open at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Mason City’s MacNider Museum celebrates Youth Art Month
MASON CITY – The vibrant world of elementary imagination has officially moved into the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum. The museum is proud to announce the opening of “First Artistic Steps,” the 42nd annual School Art Exhibition held in celebration of National Youth Art Month.
Waterloo woman who bought gun for her child-felon boyfriend sent to federal prison
This Waterloo woman, who was dating an underage teen while they both partook in the green lifestyle, tried over and over again to buy the little felon a gun and after they finally made the buy, American justice blew smoke straight into their faces.
Authorities say the convict “was working as a delivery driver. Employees at one of the businesses she delivered to made comments to her that she relayed to her boyfriend. Her boyfriend confronted employees with the gun she had purchased for him. The boyfriend was later arrested and charged with multiple counts, including felon in possession of a firearm…”
Northern Iowa men arrested after traffic accident
SIOUX CENTER – Two Northern Iowa men were nabbed after one of them put the other’s Hyundai Sonata in a ditch and abandoned the car due to persistent cops unraveling the mystery.
Mason City 5th graders deliver heartwarming notes to neighbors in continuing Valentine’s tradition
MASON CITY — Valentine’s Day is all about spreading love, and for the past 16 years, 5th graders at Lincoln Intermediate have been taking that message straight to their neighbors’ doorsteps.
Rep. Shannon Latham discusses bills aimed at farmers and education
One bill aims to make it easier for local farmers to host farm-to-table events by creating a special-use permit, another mandates that original farm equipment manufacturers must make the diagnostic and repair information, including technical updates and software updates, more available to farmers.
In education, “the Iowa House of Representatives debated and passed one bill this week,” Latham said. “After much negotiating, the final agreed-upon bill set Supplemental State Aid (SSA) for K-12 schools at 2%.”
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers down Southern Illinois Salukis in a 29-point rout
CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS – UNI women’s basketball put on a clinic inside the Banterra Center, shooting 47.5% (28-for-59) from the floor and 43.5% (10-for-23) from deep to claim a 29-point victory over SIU. The duo of Jenna Twedt and Ryley Goebel paced the Panthers with 27 and 20 points, respectively, to lift the Panthers over the Salukis, 77-48.
Protected: Nashua man nabbed on drunk driving and drug charges in Charles City
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Multiple children hurt when Charles City woman slides through stop sign, slams into Chicago man’s Nissan
CHARLES CITY — A recent mid-afternoon collision at a Charles City intersection left multiple children needing medical evaluation and resulted in citations for both drivers involved, as well as thousands of dollars in property damage.
Senator Doug Campbell discusses bills under consideration in week 6 of Iowa Legislature
“The sixth week of the legislative session, the initial ‘funnel’ deadline was this week, making advancements crucial. Subcommittees and committees were busy working through large numbers of proposals being considered in each chamber,” Campbell said.
Supreme Court deals blow to President’s tariff powers; Trump slaps levy across globe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 ruling today claims that Presidents do not have the power to levy global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and after the bizarre ruling was announced, President Donald Trump declared all current tariffs shall remain in effect, and slapped a new 10% global tariff upon the planet.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 13 Iowa 83, Purdue 74
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Without veteran star Hannah Stuelke on the floor due to an upper-body injury, head coach Jan Jensen had to rely on a remarkably young starting five inside Mackey Arena on Thursday night.
Suspect hunted for hoarding kid photos nabbed in Iowa
This east coast kiddie photo hoarder was tooling around on his bike in Iowa when cops rudely and abruptly introduced him to justice.
Charles City auto collision causes thousands in damages and citation for driver
CHARLES CITY — Slick winter conditions resulted in a two-vehicle collision near downtown Charles City on a recent Sunday morning, leaving one car totaled but both drivers miraculously unharmed.
Illegal alien flees police, shoots officer in the chest, crosses rainbow bridge
This illegal alien suspect has been on the run from U.S. authorities for years, and after one last harrowing encounter in which he tried to kill an officer, Democrats will have one more place to erect a statue.
Trump Administration buys $263 million in dairy and ag products from farmers to distribute to food banks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers cruise past Indiana State, 81-60
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Will Hornseth’s first half interior play and the long range shooting of Ben Schwieger and Max Weisbrod in the second period sparked the UNI men’s basketball offense on Wednesday night as the Panthers scored an 81-60 win over the Indiana State Sycamores at the Hulman Center in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) action.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones burn Arizona State, 90-64
AMES – Iowa State (21-6, 9-6 Big 12) downed Arizona State (21-7, 8-7 Big 12) by a score of 90-64 Wednesday night. It was Iowa State’s third conference game scoring 90-plus.
Northern Iowa man nabbed in sting after attempt to prey on child
This Northern Iowa police force’s relentless crackdown on online predators claimed another suspect recently, proving that despite frequent public warnings, individuals continue to travel to the area seeking illicit encounters with minors.
OBIT: Thomas “Tom” M. Peshak
Thomas M. Peshak, 64, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Concord Care Center, Garner. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
OBIT: Dorothy Irene Schunelle
Dorothy Irene Schnuelle, 87, formerly of Ventura, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska.
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