Martin Leroy “Marty” Pedelty, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2026, while doing what he loved, riding his bicycle. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on April 17, 2026 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
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OBIT: Maxine Bettin
Maxine Bettin, age 88, of Wall Lake, IA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake, surrounded by those who loved her.
College Softball; Iowa State Cyclones, OSU Cowgirls split Friday doubleheader
AMES – Iowa State (24-16, 5-9 Big 12) and No. 19 Oklahoma State (26-11, 8-6 Big 12) battled to a split decision Friday afternoon, as each side claimed a victory in the series-opening doubleheader.
OBIT: Mary Helen French
Mary Helen French, age 97, of Osage, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday April 13, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage.
OBIT: Alan Koep
Alan Koep, age 54, passed away at his home in Milford on April 9, 2026. A gathering will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Oak Hill Outdoor in Milford.
Haitian illegal alien nabbed after brutal hammer attack on woman at gas station
According to ICE, “On April 3, police in Florida responded to an emergency at a local gas station. Surveillance footage showed that Joachim smashed the victim’s car windshield, approached her, and repeatedly hit her in the head with a hammer—violently killing her in broad daylight.” The suspect was released by Joe Biden in 2022 to freely roam America, authorities say.
Mason City police identify man found deceased this week in a yard
MASON CITY — Authorities have identified a 50-year-old Mason City man found deceased in a yard early Thursday morning following further police investigation into the incident.
OBIT: Annabel Meyer
Annabel Meyer, 94, of Iowa Falls, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at Scenic Manor. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls.
Republicans to hold major gathering in Clear Lake on Saturday morning
CLEAR LAKE — The Cerro Gordo County Republican Party is set to host a major political gathering this weekend, bringing a large slate of state and federal candidates to North Iowa for its “Patriots & Pancakes” fundraiser.
OBIT: Cheryl Keene
Cheryl Keene, 69, of Webster City formerly of Pontiac, Michigan died Friday, April 10, 2026 at Van Diest Medical Center. No services are planned at this time.
OBIT: Kathryn L. Chapman
Kathryn L. Chapman, 67, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center, in Waterloo, Iowa, surrounded by her family.
Sadistic Guatemalan alien with machete nabbed in Northern Iowa
This sadistic illegal alien put a machete to a person’s throat, victimized children, and somehow made his was to a wholesome Northern Iowa community to spread his misery, but thanks to Operation Take Back America he is destined for hot showers in a stone cold federal prison before he is shipped way, way south.
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College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones basketball names Tim Buckley as assistant coach
AMES – Iowa State men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger has named Tim Buckley as a new assistant coach. Buckley will begin his duties with the Cyclones immediately. Buckley was a member of Otzelberger’s staff while at UNLV.
OBIT: Duane Cleade Stanton
Duane Cleade Stanton age 88 of New Hampton, IA, died Friday April 10, 2026, at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, at Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory.
OBIT: Brigitte Philipp
Brigitte (Schmahl) Philipp, of Osage, IA, passed into eternity and the presence of her Savior on April 8, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Osage Life Church.
Iowa DNR seeks volunteers in bumble bee survey
CLEAR LAKE – Iowa’s volunteer community scientists have identified 13 species of bumble bees, including five of seven priority target species, as part of the Bumble Bee Atlas, a national survey collecting information on species present and their distribution in the state. To get involved, volunteers go through two to three online trainings led by Xerces Society with an optional in-person field day to get comfortable handling and photographing bumble bees.
Iowa’s drought conditions improve after rainfall over past week
DES MOINES – Recent rainfall improved drought conditions across the state, however, areas of northwest Iowa remain under a drought watch, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
OBIT: Patricia L. “Pat” Brock
Patricia L “Pat” Brock, 94, of Humboldt, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt surrounded by her family.
OBIT: Lois Ann Anna Emma DePuew
Lois Ann Anna Emma DePuew, age 83, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fredericksburg. No formal services will take place at this time. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Michigan man who ran off with Iowa teen, causing amber alert, faces serious charges
WATERLOO — A Michigan man is facing serious felony charges after a missing 12-year-old child from Waterloo was rescued following a multi-state Amber Alert on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
OBIT: Iver P. Oppedahl
Iver P. Oppedahl, 86, of Boone, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Westhaven Community in Boone.
Mason City man found dead in troubled neighborhood
MASON CITY – A man was found dead today by his bicycle in a yard in this troubled Mason City neighborhood.
Northwood man wins $200K Iowa Lottery prize
NORTHWOOD — For most people, a milestone birthday usually involves a few candles and a slice of cake. But for Steven Saltou, his latest trip around the sun came with a life-changing surprise that didn’t fit inside a gift box: a $200,000 lottery windfall.
Vandalism spree reported in Ames as cars spray-painted with slurs
AMES — The Ames Police Department is investigating a disturbing string of hate-fueled vandalism after several vehicles were discovered defaced with swastikas and racial slurs over the past few weeks.
Iowa House resoundingly passes farm act
DES MOINES — The Iowa House of Representatives has delivered a resounding vote of confidence to the state’s agricultural sector, passing the Iowa Farm Act with a strong bipartisan majority of 81–8. The comprehensive legislative package, officially designated as House File 2748, now moves to the Iowa Senate for further consideration.
College Softball: Iowa State Cyclones beat Iowa Hawkeyes, 9-7
IOWA CITY – For the second-straight game, Reagan Bartholomew played the hero for the Cyclones (23-15, 4-8 Big 12), as the Waukee native blasted a go-ahead two-run shot in the top of the seventh to lift ISU over Iowa (21-17, 5-10 Big Ten) in game one of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, 9-7.
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OBIT: Sharlene J. Jaspersen
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OBIT: Sandra Willis
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OBIT: Alan Gallahan
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