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News Headlines for December 19, 2025
OBIT: Roger Edward Burt
Roger Edward Burt, 62, of Mason City, Iowa, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. An open-house Celebration of Life will be held at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Mason City domestic abuser gets 57 months in prison after caught with gun
SIOUX CITY – This convicted Mason City domestic abuser – once-accused of attempted murder – tried to fool police, but his hijinks were to no avail, and now he will spend a long stretch in a federal penitentiary.
OBIT: Dan Billings
Danny Billings, 80, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, December 22, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Nefarious 911 call lands Clear Lake man in hot water
CLEAR LAKE – This Clear Lake man allegedly was goofing with police, claiming to be a victim, when it may turn out that he was just out tooling around drunk once again.
Unvaccinated Iowa infant comes down with measles, authorities say
The infant recently traveled to an area where measles is spreading, authorities say. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can sometimes lead to serious complications, particularly in young children.
Northern Iowa man accused of assaulting a female
This Northern Iowa man was nabbed by police after a female reported she had been assaulted by him.
Tensions escalate between U.S. and South Africa as whites caught in the middle
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America is attempting to help the allegedly oppressed white minority in South Africa, and the government there is retaliating with aggressive retribution, according to the U.S. State Department.
Iowa to spend millions on over 100 renewable fuels projects, so you can pump more E15 into your car
DES MOINES – Ethanal-infused gas makes your car run smooth and true (?) and promotes the local economy, so the state of Iowa will be taking millions of your tax dollars to install scores of new retail pumps at gas stations, and other projects, so you can fill ‘er up and feel good about it.
Clear Lake police to enhance traffic enforcement through end of year
CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake Police Department is joining the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) and other law enforcement agencies statewide this holiday season in support of a high‐visibility enforcement campaign sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), running now through January 1, 2026.
OBIT: Sara Marie Rayhons
Sara M. Rayhons, 58, of Clear Lake, passed away December 15, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City, Iowa after a brave battle with brain cancer. A scriptural wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday December 22, 2025, followed by a visitation from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Clear Lake man guilty of sex abuse and indecent exposure, sent to jail
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man is facing the butt end of justice after he entered a guilty plea to despicable crimes, and when things didn’t go too well at sentencing, he instantly appealed his ramifications.
OBIT: Sonia Braun
Sonia Zarsuela Braun, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 15, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Friday, December 19, 2025 at Epiphany Parish – Holy Family Catholic Church.
Somalian haunts Minneapolis, inflicts countless assaults upon females, authorities say
MINNEAPOLIS – Authorities in Minnesota have snared a Somalian national that has allegedly inflicted non-stop sexual assaults upon the female populace for years, but his time north of Iowa may be coming to an end once and for all.
As detailed in the complaint, Mohamed kidnapped and raped a 15-year-old girl in 2017 and an adult woman in 2025. In between, he raped at least three other women.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes for December 9, 2025
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on December 9, 2025:
OBIT: Mildred Kathryn “Millie” Lloyd
Mildred Kathryn “Millie” Lloyd, 88, of Conrad, Iowa, passed away December 15, 2025, at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Creps Chapel in Eldora.
ICE claims Operation Metro Surge in Twin Cities snares illegal alien “violent thugs” performing the worst crimes
MINNEAPOLIS — During Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, ICE has arrested more than 400 illegal aliens including pedophiles, rapists, and violent thugs, the agency claimed over the weekend. “These vicious criminal illegal aliens were allowed to roam Minnesota’s streets thanks to sanctuary policies,” thanks to Governor Tim Walz.
College Wrestling: UNI Panthers top Missouri in Big 12 dual action, 22-14
CEDAR FALLS – The 15th-ranked UNI wrestling team scored bonus point victories and three matches, withstanding a late Missouri push for a 22-14 dual victory over the 14th-ranked Tigers on Sunday inside the McLeod Center in Big 12 Conference dual action.
College Basketball: No. 4 Iowa State Cyclone handle Eastern Illinois, 78-53
AMES – No. 4 Iowa State (11-0) remained unbeaten through its first 11 games for just the third time in school history in a 78-53 victory over Eastern Illinois (2-8) Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum.
Gov. Reynolds orders flags flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in action
DES MOINES — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff effectively immediately until sunset on the final day of interment in honor and remembrance of Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torrestovar, 25, of Grimes, Iowa. Both were members of the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment. The two Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers were killed in an enemy attack Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Palmyra, Syria.
Northern Iowa man awaits trial after crashing car, then crashing on porch
AUBURN, IOWA – This Northern Iowa man put his fancy Mercury Mountaineer in a ditch, then allegedly stumbled and bumbled his way to a stranger’s porch for an uninvited siesta, and after beating an earlier drunk driving charge, he’s refusing to admit any wrongdoing.
Ankeny introduces new city manager
ANKENY – The Ankeny City Council announced that Mike Schrock is the new city manager for the City of Ankeny, effective immediately. Schrock hasOfficial portrait of Mike Schrock showing head and shoulders served as the interim city manager since January and prior to that was the assistant city manager since 2021.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State slams UNI, 81-53
AMES – UNI women’s basketball traveled to Ames, Iowa to take on the No. 10-ranked Iowa State Cyclones on Sunday evening. The Cyclones flexed their offensive efficiency and shot 44.8% from the field and 41.4% from deep to hand the Panthers an 81-53 loss inside Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State (12-0, 0-0 Big 12) sealed the season in-state sweep with the 81-53 victory over UNI (4-6, 0-1 MVC) to close non-conference. ISU sweeps Drake, Iowa and UNI for the first time since 2021-22.
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