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News Headlines for April 7, 2026
Iowa’s annual frog and toad survey begins in April
CLEAR LAKE – Volunteers with Iowa’s frog and toad survey have been collecting important information for more than 35 years, documenting population trends, identifying places with data gaps, and how changing land use and fluctuating levels of precipitation impacts the amphibians. They’ll be headed out again this year starting on April 1.
Improperly discarded smoking materials spark morning house fire in Mason City
MASON CITY — Residents of a Southeast Mason City neighborhood were met with an early morning emergency on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as a house fire forced local occupants to evacuate their home.
Northern Iowa man lost to gunshot, sheriff says
KOSSUTH COUNTY – Authorities in Kossuth County have identified a North Iowa man following a death investigation that took place near Ledyard on March 31, 2026. The incident began late Tuesday morning when the Kossuth County Law Enforcement Center received a 911 call at approximately 11:13 a.m. regarding a person down with an unknown medical emergency. The call originated from a residence located at 1707 460th Street, prompting an immediate response from local emergency crews.
College Softball: Iowa State Cyclones cruise past UNI Panthers, 10-2
AMES – Iowa State (21-13, 3-6 Big 12) snapped a three-game skid on Tuesday afternoon, besting in-state foe UNI (17-14, 5-3 MVC) in five innings by a score of 10-2.
Supreme Court strikes down ban on conversion therapy for kids, dealing a blow to the rainbow community
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a landmark decision that could reshape the legal landscape for LGBTQ+ rights and professional speech, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors likely violates the First Amendment.
U.S announces re-opening of embassy in Venezuela as oil profits soar
CARACAS, VENEZUELA — A new era of American diplomatic influence has officially returned to Venezuelan soil as the U.S. State Department announced the formal resumption of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Waterloo man dead in fiery UTV crash
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man lost his life on Monday, March 30, 2026, following a single-vehicle rollover accident in Black Hawk county involving a utility task vehicle (UTV).
ABC cancels upcoming season of The Bachelorette after “star” revealed as violent
HERRIMAN, UTAH — A developing domestic violence case involving high-profile reality stars has led to the unprecedented cancellation of the upcoming season of The Bachelorette.
College Basketball: Ben Jacobson takes head coaching job at Utah State
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State tapped one of the most successful head coaches of the past two decades, Ben Jacobson, as its 23rd men’s basketball head coach in program history on Monday, as announced by Utah State Vice President and Director of Athletics Cameron Walker.
College Basketball: UNI’s head coach Ben Jacobson announces departure for Utah State
CEDAR FALLS – Ben Jacobson, the winningest coach in the history of the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball program announced on Monday his departure from the Panther program to accept the head coaching position at Utah State.
OBIT: Douglas H. Lee
Douglas H. Lee, 97, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Health Center surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 1 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Iowa man sentenced to seven years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography
CEDAR RAPIDS – An Iowa man was sentenced on March 25, 2026, to seven years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography.
OBIT: Ardis L. Sansgaard
Ardis L. Sansgaard, 93, of Humboldt, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt.
OBIT: Mary A. Rewoldt
Mary Agnes (Budweg) Rewoldt, age 99 and 9 months, died peacefully at Hillcrest Living in Sumner, Iowa, on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026.
OBIT: Vincent “Bear” Edward Rohde
Vincent “Bear” Edward Rohde, 58, of Fayette, died Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
OBIT: Bonnie Jean Carpenter
Bonnie Jean (Aukes) Carpenter, 83, of Allison, Iowa, passed away on March 28, 2026. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory, Allison is caring for Bonnie and her family.
OBIT: Linda Dunbar
Linda Dunbar, age 72 of Graettinger, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Martin Mattice Funeral Home of Emmetsburg is assisting the family.
Clear Lake man jailed on felony charges following earlier domestic incident
CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake man is facing multiple felony charges, including third-degree sexual abuse, following an investigation that began with a domestic disturbance late last year.
Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City describes property tax reform bill inching through Iowa Legislature
“With things moving a bit slower at the Capitol this week, it is the perfect time to touch on one of the most important issues we are tackling property taxes. While we are working hard on legislation at the state level to provide serious structural reform, many of our local government bodies are currently holding their own tax and budget hearings. This makes it an opportune time to pull back the curtain on how our property taxes actually work and where your hard-earned money goes.” Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City said.
OBIT: David “Dave” Ruzicka
David Ruzicka, 56, of rural Charles City, Iowa, passed away after a courageous battle with colon cancer on Friday, March 27, 2026, with his loving wife, Lisa, by his side.
OBIT: Marvin Fredrick Plagge
Marvin Fredrick Plagge, 90, of Latimer, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at MercyOne Hospital in Mason City.
OBIT: Clarene Marie Backer
Clarene Backer, 77, of Greene, passed away at her home Friday, March 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Green.
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