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News Headlines for May 27, 2026
OBIT: William “Billy” E. Eatock, Jr.
William “Billy” E. Eatock, Jr., 63, of Boone, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family.
OBIT: Michael James Christ
Michael James “Mike” Christ, 72, peacefully passed away at the Lake Mills Care Center on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Mike was born June 29, 1953, in Estherville, Iowa.
OBIT: Harold C. Ammons
Harold C. Ammons, age 81, of Phoenix, Arizona, formally of Osage, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, under Hospice Care in Phoenix Arizona. Harold was born on November 25, 1944, in Charles City, Iowa.
College Wrestling: UNI Panthers top South Dakota State, 19-13
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The 19th-ranked UNI wrestling team on Sunday scored its second dual victory of the season over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, escaping First Bank & Trust Arena with a narrow 19-13 win.
Caution is advised on Iowa lakes as ice conditions rapidly deteriorate
CLEAR LAKE – With temperatures warming up this week, ice conditions at many Iowa lakes are changing quickly. DNR conservation officers urge caution as conditions for ice- related activities, such as fishing and OHV riding, deteriorate.
Nora Springs man hospitalized after snowmobile accident
PLYMOUTH – A Nora Springs man was hurt Sunday afternoon when the snowmobile he was operating struck a large rock and he was thrown from the vehicle.
OBIT: James “Jim” Edward McGrane
James “Jim” Edward McGrane died Monday, February 9th, 2026 at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco.
Northern Iowa illegal guilty of possessing illicit child photos
An illegal alien roaming the Northern Iowa area who told cops he really enjoys underage, young girls and had a phone chock full of despicable images faces the wrath of the American justice system.
OBIT: Kenneth “Ken” Francis Gebel
Kenneth (Ken) Francis Gebel, age 89, of Elma, IA, peacefully passed away on February 7th, 2026, at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
OBIT: Stephen James Brunner
Stephen James Brunner age 63 of Fredericksburg, IA died peacefully Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by family, after a long battle with ALS.
College Wrestling: No. 8 Iowa Hawkeyes pin Michigan State Spartans, 40-6
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The eighth-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team rolled past Michigan State, 40-6, on Sunday afternoon at Jenison Field House.
Iowa State Cyclones make “painful decision” to cancel gymnastics season
AMES – The Iowa State University Athletics Department has canceled the remainder of the gymnastics season, school officials announced today.
Iowa’s McDonald’s restaurants among nation’s worst, study finds
DES MOINES – According to a study, McDonald’s restaurants in Iowa have some of the lowest average ratings nationwide, at 3.33 out of five based on analysis of 84,144 customer reviews.
OBIT: Kara Lee Kliewer
Kara Kliewer was born on October 16, 1972, in Mankato, Minnesota the daughter of Douglas and Theresa (Lyons) Kliewer. The family lived in Mankato until Kara was in the 8th grade and then they moved to Mason City, IA. In the early 1990’s she moved to Alexandria where she graduated from Alexandria Technical College with honors. Kara died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
What’s A Lithograph? exhibit now open at Mason City’s MacNider Art Museum
MASON CITY – The newest temporary exhibition on display at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City, answers the question often asked by Museum visitors, What’s A Lithograph?
Iowa Senator Doug Campbell offers update on Legislative progress
“As funnel week approaches, the senate is considering proposals centered around the many issues in which Iowans have shown concern. It is very important legislation begins moving forward,” the Senator said this week.
Women’s College Basketball: Surging Iowa State wins fifth game in a row, topping Utah 79-72
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Iowa State (19-5, 7-5 Big 12) won its fifth straight as it took down Utah (15-8, 6-5 Big 12) on the road by a final of 79-72. Iowa State took the lead for good at the end of the first quarter and had four in double figures led by Audi Crooks with 26.
Iowa’s per capita debt soars by 28% over last decade
DES MOINES – According to a new study analyzing Iowans’ debt, the burden per resident surged by 28.60% between 2013 and 2023, skyrocketing by $10,260 per person.
OBIT: Donald Allan Prestholt
Donald Allan Prestholt, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, Iowa.
OBIT: Mark Jahnel
Mark Jahnel, 71, of Orchard, Iowa, passed away at his home Wednesday, February 4, 2026, due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
OBIT: Ellie Van Hauen-Nielsen
Eleanor Maureen “Ellie” Van Hauen-Nielsen, 85, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones edge Baylor, 72-69
AMES – No. 7 Iowa State (21-2, 8-2 Big 12) remained undefeated at home in a 72-69 victory over Baylor (13-10, 3-8 Big 12) Saturday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum.
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