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Iowa youth trap championship draws nearly 4,900 entries, 120 teams to Cedar Falls-area homegrounds
CEDAR FALLS — Iowa’s youth clay target athletes turned the Iowa State Trapshooting Homegrounds into one of the state’s largest youth sports venues last week, as more than 120 teams competed in the 2026 Scholastic Clay Target Program State Trap Shooting Championship.
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Plymouth warns families after children accused of damaging community spaces
LYMOUTH — City officials in Plymouth are asking parents to talk with their children after reports of kids allegedly damaging public spaces around town, including an incident involving rocks being thrown at a park shelter.
The city issued the warning as summer gets underway, urging families to help protect the small community’s parks and shared spaces.
Ryan McGuire, 52, of Spencer, dies; hard-working father, firefighter and mechanic leaves legacy of laughter and grit
SPENCER — Ryan Thomas McGuire, 52, of Spencer, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Spencer Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Life Center, 520 North Garfield Street in Algona. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 520 North Garfield Street in Algona. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Algona.
Marc Richmann, 71, of Iowa Falls, dies; gifted carpenter, musician and proud grandfather leaves lasting mark
IOWA FALLS — Marc Lowell Richmann, 71, of Iowa Falls, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Hansen Family Hospital.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory, 516 S. Oak Street, Iowa Falls. Marc will be laid to rest at a later date with graveside inurnment at Pleasant Hill Grant Township Cemetery.
Bouaphanh “Bo” Sichanthongthip, 51, of Forest City, dies; loved ones honor her memory
FOREST CITY — Bouaphanh “Bo” Sichanthongthip, 51, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.
Patsy Eichenberger, 74, dies; New Hampton woman leaves colorful legacy of children, art and laughter
NEW HAMPTON — Patricia Ann “Patsy” Eichenberger, a New Hampton woman remembered for her love of children, artistic gifts and joyful sense of fun, has died at age 74.
A memorial service will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton, with Rev. Davey Byrd officiating.
Marilyn Parcher, 78, dies; Nora Springs woman formerly of Clear Lake mourned
NORA SPRINGS — Marilyn Jean Parcher, a Nora Springs woman formerly of Clear Lake, has died at age 78.
Services will be set for a future date to be determined.
Chanelle Gembler, 47, dies; former Lake Park woman leaves legacy of love, laughter and devotion to daughter
LAKE PARK — Chanelle Gembler, a former Lake Park woman remembered for her humor, resilience and deep love for her daughter, has died at age 47.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Lake Park.
Iowa native Maj. Brad Hovey killed in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
DES MOINES — An Iowa native serving as a U.S. Air Force pilot was among eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Maj. Brad Hovey, 35, was killed in the crash on Monday, June 15, 2026. He was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base.
Maxine Willert, 94, dies; life spanning nearly a century honored by family and friends
CHARLES CITY — Maxine Willert, whose life stretched across nearly 95 years of family history, community change and personal memories, has died at age 94.
Willert passed away on June 16, 2026. She was born November 1, 1931.
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Donna Mae McCorkle, 75, of Mason City, dies; family and friends to gather in Clear Lake
MASON CITY — Donna Mae McCorkle, 75, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Family and friends will gather for visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Avenue North in Clear Lake.
Northern Iowa’s Callahan tract boosts Little Sioux Wildlife Area with rare prairie, river access and outdoor opportunities
GILLETTE GROVE — A recently acquired 425-acre tract in southern Clay County is giving the Little Sioux Wildlife Area a major boost, adding rare remnant prairie, more than two miles of river corridor and a mix of habitat that supports hunting, fishing, birding, hiking and conservation work.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources acquired the Callahan Tract from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation in 2023.
Northern Iowa man pleads guilty in federal meth and gun case, faces at least 15 years
A Northern Iowa man with a long criminal history has pleaded guilty in federal court to methamphetamine and firearm charges after authorities say he helped distribute more than a pound of meth in the Fort Dodge area.
Choose Iowa Farm Crawl offers Northern Iowa families a summer road trip through local agriculture
DES MOINES — Northern Iowa families looking for a summer road trip can explore farms, food businesses, rural shops and agritourism destinations during the second annual statewide Choose Iowa Farm Crawl on Friday and Saturday, June 26-27.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the event Wednesday, inviting Iowans and visitors to hit the road, discover new destinations, support local businesses and experience the people, products and places that make Iowa agriculture unique.
Gov. Reynolds appoints Cedar Falls judge to District Court bench serving northern Iowa area
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Brook K. Jacobsen of Cedar Falls as a District Judge in Iowa Judicial District 1B, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kellyann Lekar.
Illegal alien who killed Minnesota trucker in fiery crash arrested by ICE after serving just 120 days
MINNEAPOLIS — A Russian national who illegally entered the United States and later caused a fiery Minnesota crash that killed an innocent truck driver has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Choose Iowa grants pump more than $614,000 into dairy innovation projects across Iowa
LANSING — Iowa dairy farms and processors are getting a fresh boost from the state as officials try to help smaller agriculture businesses expand processing, reduce labor demands and put more Iowa-made dairy products on store shelves.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced during Dairy Month that 11 farms and businesses have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants. The announcement was made during a visit to Gav-n-view Farm near Lansing, one of this year’s grant recipients.
NIACC board to consider athletic fields project, Pepsi agreement and president’s contract at June 18 meeting
MASON CITY — The North Iowa Area Community College Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 18, 2026, with athletic facilities, college property, a beverage agreement, personnel items and the president’s contract among the items on the agenda.
The board will begin with a 5:00 p.m. workshop in AC128 on the NIACC campus, 500 College Drive in Mason City. The workshop agenda includes an Academic Affairs Board Report.
Dean Winchester, 56, of Mason City, dies after cancer battle; services set for June 27
MASON CITY — Dean Neal Winchester, 56, of Mason City, passed away on June 16, 2026, at Rockwell Community Nursing Home after battling cancer and pneumonia.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Praise Community Church, 11 2nd Street NW in Mason City. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating.
Winnebago supervisors approve drainage fix, election canvass at June 9 meeting
FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors handled drainage, road, election and property matters during its regular meeting on June 9, 2026.
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Robert Wiltse, 83, dies; life honored by family and friends
CHARLES CITY — Robert Wiltse, whose life is now being honored by family, friends and those who knew him, has died at age 83.
Wiltse passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born March 24, 1943.
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Winnebago County supervisors table nuisance ordinance, approve transfers and claims at June 16 meeting
FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors tabled a nuisance ordinance, heard updates on road work and drainage matters, approved auditor transfers and paid county claims during its regular meeting on June 16, 2026.
Winnebago supervisors table nuisance ordinance, approve transfers and claims at June 16 meeting
FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors tabled action on a nuisance ordinance, heard updates on road work and drainage matters, approved fund transfers and paid county claims during its regular meeting on June 16, 2026.
August Olsen, 26, dies; Mason City man leaves memories of laughter, adventure and family
MASON CITY — August Brandon Olsen, a Mason City man remembered for his smile, humor, adventurous spirit and love for family and friends, has died at age 26.
Olsen passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street Northeast in Mason City, with Rev. Paul Lipstock officiating.
Roger Boyer, 70, dies; former Clear Lake man honored with funeral service
CLEAR LAKE — Roger Allen Boyer, a former Clear Lake man whose life is now being mourned by family, friends and those who knew him, has died at age 70.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Avenue North in Clear Lake, with Pastor Luke Evans officiating.
Maxine Willert, 94, dies; lifelong Charles City resident honored for family, work and years of memories
CHARLES CITY — Maxine Willert, a lifelong Charles City resident whose life centered on family, work and the simple joys of time spent together, has died at age 94.
A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be next to her husband of 63 years at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Floyd County supervisors approve ambulance study, conservation rules and road fund transfers at June 16 meeting
CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved claims, a public library trustee appointment, an ambulance feasibility study, conservation rules, road fund transfers, drainage district assessments and a courthouse grounds permit during its regular meeting on June 16, 2026.
Worth County supervisors approve Northwood law enforcement agreement, $25.3 million appropriations at June 15 meeting
NORTHWOOD — The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved a law enforcement agreement with Northwood, drainage claims, budget appropriations, interfund transfers and county salaries during its regular meeting on June 15, 2026.
Supervisors then approved a 28E law enforcement agreement between Worth County and the City of Northwood. The agreement was approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
Hawkeye 4×400 relays both finish fifth at NCAA Outdoor Championships
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Iowa closed the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with matching national top-five finishes in the 4×400 relay, as both the Hawkeye men and women raced to fifth place at Hayward Field.
The performances gave Iowa first-team All-America honors on both sides and showed the program’s growing strength in one of track and field’s marquee events.
The Iowa men’s 4×400 team of David Akhalu, Zidane Brown, Tyrese Miller and Landon Fontenot finished fifth Friday night in 3:00.65, a season-best time and the second-fastest mark in school history.
Mason City school board reviews 2026-27 student fee schedule
MASON CITY — Mason City school board members were set to consider the district’s proposed 2026-27 student fee schedule during their June 15 meeting, outlining registration, transportation, activity and meal costs for the upcoming school year.
Under the proposal, required general enrollment fees would remain $35 for students in kindergarten through sixth grade and $70 for students in grades seven through 12.
Iowa man killed after car flies off Interstate bridge, lands upside down in creek
An Iowa man was killed Monday afternoon after his car left an highway, struck a bridge railing, became airborne and landed upside down in Mosquito Creek, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Heroic ICE officer saves life of drowning child
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) commends the bravery of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who saved a child from drowning in a pool in Florida.
On May 16, ICE law enforcement officer Gregory Simmonds (pictured at top) saw a 6-year-old child floating unconscious in a pool in Pasco County, Florida and immediately jumped into the pool to rescue the child.
Northern Iowa felon sent to federal prison after armed standoff, accidental gunshot
A Northern Iowa felon who was already on federal supervised release has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after authorities say he holed up in his home with a gun, triggered an hours-long standoff and accidentally fired a shot that struck the foundation of a nearby home.
The standoff lasted about five hours before an Iowa State Patrol tactical unit arrived to assist. Officers deployed tear gas into the home.
U.S. intelligence chief releases documents on taxpayer-funded overseas biolabs, including Ukraine facilities
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified intelligence that she says shows longstanding U.S. government funding for more than 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including Ukraine.
The release marks a major escalation in the federal government’s scrutiny of overseas biological research, pathogen storage and gain-of-function research, especially at facilities located in conflict zones or countries where oversight may be limited.