With profound sadness we share the passing of our beloved mother, Dixie Rae Field Dunagan, “Mutie,” who passed away peacefully while holding Michelle’s hand, as she wished, on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at United Hospital in St. Paul.
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OBIT: Ellen Meier
Ellen Jean Meier, 73, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Harmony Nursing Home in Waterloo, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on March 26, 2026, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: John Blagg
John W Blagg, son of Walter and Bertha (Woods) Blagg, was born on the family farm in rural Estherville on October 9, 1925. He passed away at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa on March 14, 2026, at the age of 100 years.
OBIT: Charles L. “Chuck” Whitcome
Charles “Chuck” Whitcome, 90, of Albert Lea, MN passed away peacefully Saturday, March 14, 2026 with the love of his life, Peggy, by his side.
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Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers fall to Racers in MVC Tournament Semifinals, 72-59
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OBIT: Sharon Elaine Murphy
Sharon Murphy, age 80 of Forest City, IA passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
Charles City woman nabbed after late night outburst
CHARLES CITY – A Charles City woman’s alleged late night tirade sent cops scrambling to get the scene under control.
Northern Iowa man hurt and arrested after fleeing cops
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OBIT: Laura E. Herrig
Laura E. Herrig, 92, of Boone, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone.
OBIT: Margaret “Annie” Infante
Margaret “Annie” Infante, 89, of Mason City, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 14, 2026 surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Monday, March 23 at Epiphany Parish – Holy Family Catholic Church.
OBIT: Mary Ann Willemssen
Mary passed away on March 14, 2026. A funeral service for Mary Ann Willemssen, age 82, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 20, 2026, at Downtown Church in Milford.
OBIT: Janice Cook
Janice Cook, 91 of Algona, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Algona.
OBIT: Richard D Hageman
Richard Dale Hageman passed away on March 14, 2026 at the Ruthven Community Care Center, at the age of 95 years.
College BasketballL: Iowa State Cyclones fall at the buzzer to No. 2 Arizona in Semifinals, 82-80
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In what could easily have been the game of the year in college basketball, No. 7 Iowa State (27-7, 12-6 Big 12) came up just short, falling to No. 2 Arizona (31-2, 14-2 Big 12) at the buzzer, 82-80.
OBIT: Morgan L. Tarr
Morgan L. Tarr, 33, of Mason City, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2026.
OBIT: Sharon K. Chantland
Sharon K. Chantland, 83, of Humboldt, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt.
OBIT: Bonnie J. (Lewis) Sheets
Bonnie Jean Sheets, 98, of Goldfield, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at Westview Care Center in Britt, Iowa.
OBIT: Connie French
Constance “Connie” French, age 81 of Forest City, IA passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Schott Funeral Homes in Forest City, IA.
OBIT: Margaret Sankey
Margaret Sankey, 100, of Apple Valley, MN formerly of Algona, Iowa passed away at home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, lovingly surrounded by her family. A funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.
OBIT: Dixie L. Ganske
Dixie L. Ganske, 93, of Sumner, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at Stoney Brook Village in West Union.
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$1 million each was awarded to North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Northwest Iowa Community College, and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; $776,655 awarded to Des Moines Area Community College
UNI Panthers to host party for men’s basketball team selection to NCAA Tournament
CEDAR FALLS – The 2026 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament champion Panthers are inviting fans to join them on Selection Sunday, March 15 for a watch party at the Diamond Events Center in Western Home Communities (5307 Caraway Lane) in Cedar Falls as the team learns its tournament seeding, first round matchup and location.
OBIT: Priscilla Jane Landers
Priscilla Landers, 83, of Greene, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at MercyOne-North Iowa. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 19, at First Presbyterian Church, Greene.
OBIT: Charles “Chuck” Joseph Denner
Charles J. “Chuck” Denner, 88, New Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Mercy One Medical Center in New Hampton.
OBIT: Jerry L. Siefken
Jerry L. Siefken, 83, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at the Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Facility. A funeral mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 4-seed UNI Panthers face No. 5-seed Bradley in the MVC Tournament Quarterfinals
UNI (17-13 / 13-7 MVC) vs. Bradley (20-11 / 13-7 MVC)
2:30 p.m. CT | March 13, 2026
Xtream Arena | Coralville, Iowa
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College Basketball: Ohio State 72, Iowa 69
CHICAGO — In a game defined by massive runs and a frantic finish, eighth-seeded Ohio State narrowly escaped the United Center with a 72-69 victory over Iowa, ending the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten Tournament run in the second round.
Child taken to hospital after crash on rural Northern Iowa road
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ICE nabs illegal that has voted since 2008
This illegal alien has been voting in federal elections since 2008, authorities say, prowling America since 2002, but after ICE nabbed him, his access to ballots is in severe jeopardy.
College Basketball: No. 7 Iowa State Cyclones rally past No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders, 73-53
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – No. 7 Iowa State (27-6, 12-6 Big 12) used an explosive second-half performance to race past No. 16 Texas Tech (22-10, 12-6 Big 12) in the Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals to advance to tomorrow night’s semifinals, winning 75-53.
Predator meets fate after taking child to Iowa after heinous journey
Police say this Texas predator snared a teen in his sadistic web and took her to Iowa, and after he dropped her off at a sheriff’s office, there will be no more dates with children in his immediate future.
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Revenue gap for state of Iowa leads to sharp political debate
DES MOINES – The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to update the state’s official financial forecast. The meeting has generated significant discussion because it confirmed a substantial decline in projected tax revenue, leading to sharply different interpretations from state leaders on both sides of the aisle.
OBIT: Claire Lloyd Brackey
Claire L. Brackey, age 92, of Lake Mills, IA, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Mason City, IA.
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