Duane R. Behrens, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children, January 4, 2026.
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OBIT: Dorothy “Dottie” Burgeson
A funeral service for Dorothy “Dottie” Burgeson, age 95 of Spirit Lake, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church in Milford. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for Dottie will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday at the church.
OBIT: Lonny “Lon” Twait
Lonny “Lon” Dean Twait, age 80, of Mankato, Minnesota (formerly of Emmetsburg, Iowa), passed away peacefully the morning of January 4, 2026.
OBIT: Jeraldine “Jeri” Ann Elizabeth Peterson
Corwith-Jeraldine “Jeri” Ann Elizabeth Peterson 78, passed away on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center, after a long battle with cancer.
Iowa’s trumpeter swan population continues to grow, DNR says
CLEAR LAKE – Iowa’s trumpeter swans attempted a modern-day record 158 nests in 2025, which is an increase of 17 percent over 2022. The nesting data is from the most recent statewide observation survey completed in December.
U.S. forces invade Venezuela, nab drug kingpin Nicholas Maduro
WASHINGTON – U.S. special forces today executed Operation Absolute Resolve, using over 150 aircraft and cyber ops to grab Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their home. Maduro faces longstanding New York charges for narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking tied to a 2020 indictment.
ICE announces historic 120% manpower increase adding nearly 12,000 officers and agents
WASHINGTON — Lefties across America are drowning in their tears today as ICE announced thousands of new personnel that will help clear the streets of alleged resource-sucking illegals that some say actually love the USA and are just here to work hard and assimilate and live like sinless angels.
Felonious Democrat judge that tried to help illegal alien escape resigns from the bench
This notorious, felonious, Democrat judge who blatantly committed a serious crime and was caught red-handed is totally unashamed of her villainy but has resigned from the bench as she awaits sentencing.
Northern Iowa woman avoids injury after losing control of Kia Optima
This Northern Iowa woman sloppily placed her Kia Optima in the woods, apparently ripping off the back bumper in the process, leading to speculation that her driving skills are not all that.
OBIT: George Ernest Scott
George passed away on Saturday, January 3rd, at Rotary Senior Living, Eagle Grove, at the age of 74 years.
College Wrestling: UNI Panthers fall at No. 6 Nebraska, 30-6
LINCOLN, Neb. – The 16th ranked UNI wrestling team came up short in its first dual of 2026 on Saturday night, falling to Big Ten power and sixth-ranked Nebraska by a score of 30-6 at the Devaney Center in Lincoln.
College Basketball: #25 Iowa 74, UCLA 61
IOWA CITY – Iowa raced out to a big halftime lead, and shot plenty of free throws, as the Hawkeyes defeated the UCLA Bruins, 74-61, Saturday inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
OBIT: Jerald Paul “Jerry” Kruse
Jerald Paul “Jerry” Kruse, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.
OBIT: Shirley Ann Murray
Shirley Ann Murray, age 90, of Mankato, MN, formerly of Lawler, died Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Oak Terrace Senior Living facility in Mankato.
Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for January 2, 2026
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on January 2, 2026:
OBIT: Charles Holcomb
Charles Bruce Holcomb, 87, of Algona, Iowa, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on January 3, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona. Funeral services for Charles will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2 pm at Algona Evangelical Free Church.
OBIT: Ardell Garnjobst
Ardell passed away on January 3, 2026, at the Spencer Hospital. Services will be held at a later date for Ardell Garnjobst, age 95, of Spencer formerly of Milford.
OBIT: Helene Agee
Helene Agee, age 84, of Spirit Lake passed away on January 3, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake. Per her wishes, there will be no formal services.
OBIT: Donald “Don” Knowlton
Donald “Don” Knowlton, 90, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Don Knowlton will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for January 2, 2026
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on January 2, 2026:
College Basketball: Momcilovic, Jefferson lead Iowa State to 80-59 win over West Virginia
AMES – Milan Momcilovic poured in 26 points, and Joshua Jefferson registered a triple-double to pace No. 3 Iowa State (14-0, 1-0 Big 12) to an 80-59 victory over West Virginia (9-5, 0-1 Big 12) in its Big 12 opener Friday night in Hilton Coliseum.
OBIT: Julie Linderbaum
Julie Lynn Linderbaum (Miller), age 69, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Regional Health Services of Howard County, surrounded by her loving family.
OBIT: James “Jim” Lothe
James “Jim” A. Lothe was born on September 24, 1946 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Victor and Lorraine Lothe. He passed away on January 2, 2026 at Rotary Ann Senior Living in Eagle Grove, Iowa.
OBIT: Stanley Frederick Caspary
Stanley Frederick Caspary, 90, of Sheffield, Iowa, passed away due to complications from a fall on January 2nd, 2026.
OBIT: Linda Kuhlman Anderson
Linda passed away on January 2, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake.
Northern Iowa woman nearly smashes into cop car, leading to her arrest
This Northern Iowa woman is accused of some bad swerves as she allegedly nearly smashed into a deputy’s patrol car, leading to her arrest.
911 call leads to arrest of Wisconsin man along remote Northern Iowa road
HAWKEYE, IOWA – A 911 call from a remote Northern Iowa road lead to an emergency response and the arrest of a Wisconsin man for alleged violent behavior.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers defeat Indiana State Sycamores, 75-66
UNI improves to 3-0 in league play for a second straight season. Panthers visit Evansville on Sunday afternoon.
OBIT: Robert Carlyle Brower
Robert Carlyle Brower, 88, of Holland, Iowa passed away on January 2, 2026, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Memorial visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in rural Wellsburg.
OBIT: Terry Popken
Terry was called home by his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2026, with his son and devoted wife by his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Cornerstone Methodist Church in Riceville.
Women’s College Basketball: No. 14 Iowa 86, No. 20 Nebraska 76
IOWA CITY – No. 14 Iowa (12-2, 3-0) defeated No. 20 Nebraska (12-2, 1-2) on New Years Day inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 86-76.
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OBIT: Merle R. Robinson
Merle Richard Robinson, age 93, of Forest City passed away on December 31, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City, Iowa. He had been a resident of the Care Center for the past few months.
OBIT: Anna Mae Bahlmann
Annamae Bahlmann age 101 of Nashua died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Bartels Lutheran Home – Woodland Terrace in Waverly.
OBIT: Noah Scott
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Noah D. Scott, age 22 of Milford, Iowa, will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford from 4-6:30 PM, with a Parish Scripture Service at 6:30 PM.
OBIT: Loretta Halfman
Loretta Elaine (Bentten) Halfman passed away December 29, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital at the age of 93. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
OBIT: Ralph McEachran
Ralph Glen McEachran, 91, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Country Meadows Place, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, service, and deep devotion to family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Dennis Ray Moser
Dennis “Moe” Ray Moser, 66, of Charles City IA, passed away at Floyd County Medical Center on Thursday, January 1st, 2026 after his two-year battle with lung cancer. Per his wishes, Dennis will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.
OBIT: Jon Leonard King
Jon “Jack” Leonard King, 80, of Manly, Iowa passed away peacefully December 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Per Jack’s wishes, the family will not hold formal services and will have a private celebration of his life in April.
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