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A man who prepared fraudulent tax returns for himself and others was sentenced on March 13, 2026, to three years in federal prison.
Tresor Mugogo Ngoy, age 41, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term after an August 25, 2025, guilty plea to one count of making and subscribing a false tax return.
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Marilyn Von Tersch, age 84, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage.
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 17, 2026:
A Mass of Christian Burial for Tom Clary, age 70, of Arnolds Park, Iowa, will be held at 1 PM, Friday, March 27, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Interment will be at Okoboji Cemetery in Arnolds Park.
James Edward “Jim” Sinnwell, 79, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
North Iowans have started noticing a wave of Spanish-language sports betting ads online, even though these services aren’t permitted in the state. This raises questions about why these ads appear, what rules…
CLEAR LAKE – Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in southern Iowa impoundments since they lose ice before northern Iowa lakes.
VENTURA – A Ventura homeowner is recovering after being rescued from a residential fire early Sunday morning.
With the recent conflict in Iran, economic shifts are slowly affecting everyone. Oil pricing surged this year, with rates reaching $100 per barrel. But it’s not just about the conflict. Iowa households…
March always has a way of reshaping expectations. Teams that looked dominant in January can fade quickly, while others find their rhythm at exactly the right time. This year, the Iowa Hawkeyes…
CHARLES CITY – A routine afternoon patrol in Charles City took a violent turn, resulting in a flurry of charges against a local man after a traffic stop escalated into a physical confrontation with law enforcement.
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 16, 2026:
Doris Bryant, 96 of Rutland, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Long-Term Care Unit at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. A celebration of Doris’ life will be held on a later date this summer.
Barbara Jean Jacobsen was born on March 10, 1938, in Pocahontas, Iowa to Chester and Violet (Whisler) Whistler. She died on March 16, 2026 at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Patricia A. Mahoney, 85, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Monday, March 16, 2026, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.
Keith Charles Hanson, 61, formerly of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel.
Iowa State (27-7, 12-6 Big 12) earned a No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region and will face No. 15 seed Tennessee State (23-9, 15-5 OVC) on Friday in St. Louis, Mo. Tipoff and TV Networks will be announced later Sunday night and will be updated here when announced.
An Iowa man is facing a murder charge following a fatal shooting, and as a final act, the victim allegedly identified her assailant while en route to a hospital.
Twelfth-seed MVC champion Panthers to take on fifth-seeded Big East champion Red Storm on Friday in San Diego.
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team received an at-large berth into the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday. It is the Hawkeyes’ 30th appearance in program history.
Depression affects millions of people, yet finding the right treatment can feel overwhelming. The good news is that modern mental health care has evolved significantly, offering more options than ever before. From…
Treatment-resistant depression affects approximately 30% of individuals with major depressive disorder who do not respond adequately to standard antidepressant medications. When depression symptoms persist despite trying multiple treatments from different medication classes,…
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IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team earned a 2-seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will host 15-seed Fairleigh Dickinson University on Saturday, March 21.
Jewelry has always been a great way to express individuality and creativity, and though the market may be flooded with revolving design, more and more consumers are looking for pieces that are…
Churchville, Pennsylvania sits in the heart of Bucks County, where colonial-era homes stand alongside modern construction, and where homeowners increasingly recognize that windows and doors represent far more than architectural details. They’re…
CHARLES CITY – A late-night traffic stop in Charles City resulted in the arrest of a local man on multiple drug-related charges and an outstanding warrant.
Betty Brant, 94 of Terril, passed away at Accura Healthcare of Milford on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Dean Davis, 78, of Nora Springs, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, service, and a life well-lived in the outdoors.
I-35 from Ames to the Minnesota state line was opened in both directions starting around 10:00 AM central time.
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Dean Huse, 70, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota following a brief battle with esophageal cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
Dennis L. Myron, 74, of rural Ridgeway, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at The Highlands in Decorah.
Ronald Glenn “Ron” Shackleton, 62, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, following a diagnosis of cancer. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Robert “Bob” Allen, 53 of Fenton, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Pitchers in Whittemore from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Charles “Chuck” Curtis passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco at the age of 86.
“Iowa continues to have the second-highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the country, behind Kentucky. This data is an important tool that will help us understand why our trends differ from the national average and where we should focus our efforts,” Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City said.
AMES – A wanted Fort Dodge fugitive accused earlier of a swath of serious crimes evaded authorities long enough to allegedly stab a woman and child to death late Friday night.
CLEAR LAKE – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Iowa State Patrol (ISP) are announcing a series of roadway closures and travel advisories due to the blizzard and other winter driving conditions on Sunday, March 15. The combination of prior rain on freezing pavements, heavy snow, and blizzard / whiteout conditions will make many roadways impassable.