MASON CITY – Larry Davis, a Mason City man remembered for his devotion to family, his faith, his years of work and his love of hunting, fishing and helping others, has died.
Davis, 83, of Mason City, died May 18, 2026.
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Eugene “Gene” Myhre, Osage farmer, family patriarch and Twins fan, leaves legacy rooted in faith and rural life
OSAGE — Eugene “Gene” Richard Myhre, 92, of Osage, a longtime farmer whose life was shaped by faith, family, hard work and the simple pleasures of rural living, died peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center with family by his side.
Northern Iowa arrest for fleeing police leads to federal guilty plea for Guatemalan alien
A Guatemalan man living in Northern Iowa has pleaded guilty in federal court after authorities say he illegally reentered the United States, fled from law enforcement more than once and was later turned over to immigration authorities following an arrest.
According to federal prosecutors, law enforcement attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Morales-Ramos on April 1, 2026, for speeding. Authorities say he failed to stop and later fled on foot. Inside the vehicle, law enforcement allegedly found an open alcohol bottle in the center console, additional alcohol in the car and a fictitious international driver’s license.
Northern Iowa Vietnam veteran Dennis Cayler, formerly of Manly, honored with military rites
GENOA, Ill. — A Northern Iowa native and former Manly resident who served his country in uniform was honored this week with a funeral service and military rites.
Dennis Craig Cayler, 78, formerly of Manly, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home in Genoa, Illinois.
Mason City woman stopped by cops, accused of drunk driving with open booze in vehicle
MASON CITY — A Mason City woman was arrested Saturday evening after police say a traffic stop led to allegations of drunk driving, speeding and an open container violation.
Northern Iowa deputies arrest Guatemalan man after injured woman flags down vehicles on rural road
Northern Iowa deputies arrested a Guatemalan man after an injured woman allegedly fled a domestic assault and tried to flag down vehicles along a rural Fayette County road.
Allen Anderson remembered as Klemme farmer and last surviving member of his 1945 graduating class
KLEMME – Allen E. Anderson, a lifelong Klemme-area farmer who remained deeply connected to local history, agriculture and community life, is being remembered after his death at age 98.
Northern Iowa man convicted after laser incidents near Iowa National Guard helicopters lead to house raid
A Northern Iowa man accused of pointing a laser at Iowa National Guard helicopters was later convicted in a criminal case that began with complaints from helicopter pilots and ended with a search of a rural Grundy County home, where authorities said they found illegal drugs and firearms.
John Rankin, Charles City man who died in Clear Lake fishing accident, remembered
CHARLES CITY — John J. Rankin, a Charles City man who died after an accidental drowning while fishing at Clear Lake, is being remembered by family and friends.
Rankin, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1955.
A memorial service for Rankin was held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City, with Pastor Joan Thomas from the United Methodist Church in Greene officiating.
Mason City man on probation for OWI case arrested after police respond to apartment disturbance
MASON CITY – A Mason City man who was already serving probation in an OWI case was arrested after police responded to a reported disturbance at a local apartment complex.
Mason City man arrested on warrant in child exploitation case
MASON CITY – A Mason City man is facing 10 felony charges after authorities arrested him on a warrant tied to an Iowa criminal case involving alleged depictions of minors in sex acts.
Desperate Minnesota suspect accused of staggering Medicaid fraud scheme caught after balcony escape from FBI
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota suspect accused in a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme was captured Thursday after federal authorities say he jumped from a fourth-floor balcony to escape FBI agents trying to arrest him.
The suspect, Muhammad Abdulqadir Omar, is accused of working with Ibrahim Bashir Abdi, 25, of Minneapolis, in a fraud scheme involving Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services program, a Medicaid-funded program intended to help people with disabilities and other eligible residents find and keep housing.
Minnesota fraudster who stole $250 million gets 500 months in the slammer
WASHINGTON – The ringleader of the “Feeding Our Future” scam up in neighboring Minnesota that robbed taxpayers nationwide of countless millions with virtually zero return on investment will roam a tiny cell for probably the rest of her existence, federal authorities said on Friday.
Aimee Bock (pictured at top in a jail photo) has been sentenced to 500 months in prison for her lead role in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
$100,000 in damage reported after Iowa house fire spreads to attic, vehicle
IOWA CITY — An early-morning house fire in Iowa City caused an estimated $100,000 in damage after flames spread from the front of a home into the attic and to a vehicle parked in the driveway.
Decorah meth dealer sent to federal prison for more than 18 years after campus chase
A northern Iowa methamphetamine dealer who fled from law enforcement through part of a college campus before officers found more than 70 grams of meth in his car has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison.
Larry Hoffman, Clear Lake family man, farmer, coach and helper to many, remembered
CLEAR LAKE — Larry Dean Hoffman, a longtime Clear Lake resident remembered for his devotion to family, farming, community service, humor and love for animals, has died.
Kenneth Weaver, Nashua man who loved engines, cars and family, dies at 57
NASHUA — Kenneth Weaver, a Nashua man remembered for his love of engines, cars, mud races and family, has passed away unexpectedly.
Weaver, 57, died on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home in Nashua. He was born on March 7, 1969.
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Driver suffers minor airbag injury after two-vehicle crash near Mason City
MASON CITY — A two-vehicle crash near Mason City left one driver with a minor injury and caused disabling damage to both vehicles, according to the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office.
Grace Piper, Mason City mother and grandmother, dies at 84 after life centered on family
MASON CITY — Grace Louise Piper, a Mason City woman whose life was rooted in family, children, grandchildren and many loved ones across generations, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home. She was 84.
Grace was born September 13, 1941, to Edward and Janet True. She built a life that carried her through decades of family milestones, joys, losses and the everyday devotion that comes with being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.
Iowa man sent to prison after police say dog was abused, shot in head and killed
An Iowa man is in custody at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility after authorities said a dog was abused, shot in the head and later died from its injuries.
College Baseball: Hawkeyes Fall to Purdue in Elimination Game
OMAHA, Neb. – The No. 8-seeded University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 5-seeded Purdue, 8-1, in an elimination game Thursday afternoon at the Big Ten Tournament at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
College Basketball: Iowa brings piece of March Madness home to Carver-Hawkeye Arena
IOWA CITY — The Iowa Hawkeyes are bringing home a piece of March Madness.
The University of Iowa Athletics Department has purchased the official court used in the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight, giving Carver-Hawkeye Arena a playing surface with a little extra history under its sneakers.
Larry Davis, Mason City outdoorsman, retired police officer and faithful church servant, remembered
MASON CITY – Larry Davis built a life rooted in family, faith, hard work and service to others.
Faulty left turn leads to head-on collision with semi in Charles City
Police said a black 2004 Mercury Mountaineer driven by Brooke Brainard, 35, of Charles City, was traveling eastbound on 4th Avenue and attempted to make a left turn to travel north on E Street.
Northern Iowa suspect arrested after stolen-property search by police turns up meth evidence
A northern Iowa man was arrested after authorities searching for stolen property at a Bremer County residence allegedly found evidence tied to methamphetamine use.
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Hampton woman taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash near Dougherty
DOUGHERTY – A Hampton woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries Thursday morning after a two-vehicle crash in rural Cerro Gordo County.
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Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State promotes Emily Ryan to Assistant Coach
AMES – Iowa State women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly announced the promotion of Emily Ryan to assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Ryan spent the 2025-26 season on the bench as a graduate assistant following a historic five-year career on the hardwood as the Cyclones’ point guard (2020-25).
Winnebago supervisors approve claims, discuss Apple Avenue property issues and emergency paging at May 19 meeting
FOREST CITY – Winnebago County supervisors approved county claims, discussed property issues in the northeast corner of the county and reviewed emergency paging concerns during meetings held May 19 and May 21, 2026.
Floyd supervisors approve ambulance contract, road work, stop signs at May 19 meeting
CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved a new ambulance services contract, road maintenance work, a county road vacation, new stop signs and drainage district work during its regular meeting on May 19, 2026.
Susan “Sue” Carlson, Mason City caregiver, mother and grandmother remembered for compassion and strength
MASON CITY — Susan “Sue” Carlson, 72, of Mason City, is being remembered as a devoted medical assistant, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and a woman whose kindness and strength touched many lives.
Nora Springs standout Reggi Spotts named ICCAC female athlete of the year after historic NIACC career
MASON CITY – Reggi Spotts has added another major honor to an already remarkable basketball career.
The NIACC sophomore women’s basketball standout has been selected as the 2025-26 ICCAC female athlete of the year, one of the top individual honors given by the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference.
Iowa woman dies after head-on crash in Waterloo
WATERLOO – A 22-year-old Cherokee woman has died after a two-vehicle crash Monday morning on Sergeant Road in Black Hawk County, according to the Iowa State Patrol.