MINNEAPOLIS — During Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, ICE has arrested more than 400 illegal aliens including pedophiles, rapists, and violent thugs, the agency claimed over the weekend. “These vicious criminal illegal aliens were allowed to roam Minnesota’s streets thanks to sanctuary policies,” thanks to Governor Tim Walz.
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College Wrestling: UNI Panthers top Missouri in Big 12 dual action, 22-14
CEDAR FALLS – The 15th-ranked UNI wrestling team scored bonus point victories and three matches, withstanding a late Missouri push for a 22-14 dual victory over the 14th-ranked Tigers on Sunday inside the McLeod Center in Big 12 Conference dual action.
College Basketball: No. 4 Iowa State Cyclone handle Eastern Illinois, 78-53
AMES – No. 4 Iowa State (11-0) remained unbeaten through its first 11 games for just the third time in school history in a 78-53 victory over Eastern Illinois (2-8) Sunday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum.
OBIT: Eugene “Gene” Carman
Eugene “Gene” James Carman, age 91, of Cresco, IA passed away on Monday December 15, 2025, at Evans Senior Living in Cresco.
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for December 15, 2025
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on December 15, 2025:
Northern Iowa house raid leads to felony drug conviction for Reinbeck man
REINBECK — A northern Iowa house raid by law enforcement led to multiple drug charges against a Reinbeck man, who later pleaded guilty in Grundy County court.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office said deputies executed a search warrant on June 17, 2025, at 206 Clark Street in Reinbeck. As a result of the search, Dalton James McIntire, 26, of Reinbeck, was arrested.
Gov. Reynolds orders flags flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in action
DES MOINES — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff effectively immediately until sunset on the final day of interment in honor and remembrance of Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torrestovar, 25, of Grimes, Iowa. Both were members of the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment. The two Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers were killed in an enemy attack Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Palmyra, Syria.
Northern Iowa man awaits trial after crashing car, then crashing on porch
AUBURN, IOWA – This Northern Iowa man put his fancy Mercury Mountaineer in a ditch, then allegedly stumbled and bumbled his way to a stranger’s porch for an uninvited siesta, and after beating an earlier drunk driving charge, he’s refusing to admit any wrongdoing.
Ankeny introduces new city manager
ANKENY – The Ankeny City Council announced that Mike Schrock is the new city manager for the City of Ankeny, effective immediately. Schrock hasOfficial portrait of Mike Schrock showing head and shoulders served as the interim city manager since January and prior to that was the assistant city manager since 2021.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State slams UNI, 81-53
AMES – UNI women’s basketball traveled to Ames, Iowa to take on the No. 10-ranked Iowa State Cyclones on Sunday evening. The Cyclones flexed their offensive efficiency and shot 44.8% from the field and 41.4% from deep to hand the Panthers an 81-53 loss inside Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State (12-0, 0-0 Big 12) sealed the season in-state sweep with the 81-53 victory over UNI (4-6, 0-1 MVC) to close non-conference. ISU sweeps Drake, Iowa and UNI for the first time since 2021-22.
OBIT: Joyce Arlene Arnold
Joyce A. Arnold, 94, of Lake Mills, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lake Mills.
OBIT: Larry L. Lovelace
Lawrence “Larry” L. Lovelace, age 78, of Riceville, IA, died on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City, IA.
OBIT: Merle Eugene Johnson
Merle Eugene Johnson age 89 of Nashua died Sunday, December 14, 2025 at St. Luke’s Helen G. Nassif Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids.
OBIT: Ronald James Allan
Ronald James Allan, 87, Allison, Iowa passed away peacefully at The Villages in Ackley. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 18, 2025 at St Peter Lutheran Church in Greene.
OBIT: Randy Ray Rosenberg
Randy Ray Rosenberg, a beloved father, Opa, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 75. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Hoff Celebrations – Schroeder Chapel.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers outlast Oakland, 75-63
CEDAR FALLS – The UNI men’s basketball team held the Horizon League’s top scoring offense under 65 points and pushed across the finish line in the final five minutes of regulation for a 75-63 win over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Saturday night in the Panthers’ non-conference home finale.
OBIT: Dennis Robert Peterson
Denny Peterson, 42, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home. A gathering of friends and family will take place on Friday, December 19th from 4:00–6:00 P.M at Schott Funeral Home.
OBIT: Vicki L. Hemstreet
Vicki L. Hemstreet, 75, of Boone, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Boone County Hospital in Boone. Following Vicki’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services held.
Two suspects nabbed in Cedar Falls after baby is hurt
CEDAR FALLS – A baby was allegedly intentionally hurt in Cedar Falls, police say, and they have suspects from Texas and Florida in custody on felony charges.
Women’s College Basketball: UNI Panthers to travel to Ames to face Iowa State Cyclones
AMES – The Panthers head to Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones on December 14. The Panthers and the Cyclones met last season in what was UNI’s first top-10 victory in program history as UNI took down the No. 8-ranked Cyclones with an 87-75 final score. In that matchup, Elise Jaeger led current Panthers with nine points and five rebounds. Ryley Goebel finished with eight points, six rebounds, two blocks and two assists. Taryn Wharton recorded two points and two assists. UNI is looking to make it back-to-back games over the Cyclones for the first time since 2017/19.
Mason City volunteers honored at banquet for bettering the community
MASON CITY – The 22nd Annual Volunteer Recognition Award Banquet was held at the MacNider Art Museum Salsbury Room in Mason City on December 4, 2025.
OBIT: Robert “Bob” “Pat” Patrick Myers
Robert “Bob” “Pat” Myers, 67, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa, after a courageous battle with advanced esophageal cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
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Megan Dennis of Still Waters Day & Scalp Spa named NIACC’s December 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC announced that Megan Dennis of Still Waters Day & Scalp Spa in Clear Lake is their December 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.
Megan built Still Waters Day & Scalp Spa from a mix of professional experience, personal curiosity, and a clear sense of purpose, NIACC said.
College Wrestling: Iowa Hawkeyes win two duals in Missouri
HANNIBAL, MISSOURI – The fourth-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team won a pair of duals Friday night, defeating Chattanooga, 37-6, before downing Utah Valley, 33-7, in Korf Gymnasium at Hannibal High School during the Journeymen Wrestling “Uncivil War.”
OBIT: Kris Jay Schilling
Kris Jay Schilling, 62, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly November 28, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
OBIT: Delores A. Arduser
Delores Arduser, 82, of Mason City, Iowa, died Monday, December 9, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City, surrounded by those she loved.
OBIT: Lowell LeRoy Solberg
Lowell Solberg, age 88, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa, after complications from a fall resulting in a broken hip. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 19 at noon, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City.
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WATERLOO – A shooting in Waterloo has left one man dead and another behind bars, charged with murder.
OBIT: Jean Marie Taets
Jean Marie Taets, age 96, died at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage, Iowa, on December 13, 2025. The funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Osage, Iowa at 11:00 a.m. December 22, 2025.
OBIT: Ralph H. Stephens
Ralph H. Stephens, 64, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Saturday, December 13, 2025, at MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center in Oelwein, Iowa.
Fort dodge house fire claims dog’s life, injures firefighter
FORT DODGE – A Fort Dodge house fire over the weekend sent home occupants scurrying for safety in the frigid night air as the structure burned completely, claiming a dog’s life and injuring a firefighter.
OBIT: Julie Ann Kinne
Julie Kinne, 61 of Algona, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. A memorial service for Julie will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Algona.
OBIT: Jim Wright
James “Jim” Arnold Wright, 90, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: Linda M. Smith
Linda M. Smith, 74, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Services will be held at a later date with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
OBIT: Nathaniel Christensen
Nathaniel Haakon Christensen, aged 13 months, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. Nathaniel was born October 25, 2024, to Josh and Amy Christensen of Eagle Grove. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Eagle Grove.
OBIT: Everett Schacht
Everett Schacht, age 90, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Cresco, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.