- Protected: Iowa man who secretly recorded a child and manipulated explicit videos from other children sent to prison
- Protected: Large, abandoned school in Rockford burns
- Protected: Armed children in Charles City shooting cars, houses and animals stopped by police
News Headlines for July 14, 2026
Worth County supervisors approve $921,719 in claims, sheriff pay raises
NORTHWOOD — The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved more than $921,000 in county claims, signed off on several sheriff’s office pay raises and accepted financial reports during its regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026.
At the request of the Worth County Sheriff’s Office, supervisors approved four employee salary adjustments:
* Rick Anderson: $32.49 per hour effective Aug. 25, 2026.
* Teri Dorsey: $33.61 per hour effective July 14, 2026.
* Carol Mens: $22.18 per hour effective July 15, 2026.
* John Smith: $91,045.20 annually effective June 15, 2026.
Local child enticer convicted of OWI, marijuana possession after Iowa State Patrol arrest
MASON CITY — A Mason City man on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry for enticing teenage girls has been convicted of drunken driving and multiple drug possession charges stemming from an Iowa State Patrol traffic stop earlier this year.
According to the Iowa Sex Offender Registry, Leider’s convictions involved female victims between the ages of 14 and 17 in Cerro Gordo and Hardin counties.
Northern Iowa soaked by heavy rain as Iowa crops remain mostly strong
DES MOINES — Heavy rain drenched portions of Northern Iowa during the week ending July 12, while warmer and drier conditions across much of the state allowed farmers more time in their fields and kept Iowa’s corn and soybean crops in generally strong condition.
The latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report showed farmers had 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week of July 6-12. That was 1.6 days more than during the same period last year.
Northern Iowa meth dealer convicted after dark web drug operation, fentanyl pill seizure
A Northern Iowa meth dealer who bought illegal drugs on the dark web and distributed methamphetamine near an elementary school has been convicted on multiple federal drug-trafficking charges.
Trump administration warns banks against risky loans to illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is directing banks and credit unions to take a closer look at the financial risks of lending money to illegal immigrants and other borrowers who are not legally authorized to work in the United States.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and National Credit Union Administration issued joint guidance Monday, July 13, 2026, reminding financial institutions that a borrower’s immigration and employment circumstances can affect the ability to repay a loan.
Iowa mother jailed without bond in drowning death of 2-year-old, seeks bond reduction
An Iowa mother remains jailed on a felony child endangerment charge following the drowning death of her 2-year-old child, while her attorneys are asking a judge to reduce her bond.
Mason City man held without bond after alleged domestic strangulation
MASON CITY — A Mason City man accused of strangling and injuring a domestic partner during a potentially violent incident involving a child is being held without bond as he faces a felony and two additional criminal charges.
Charles City bicyclist airlifted after pickup truck collision
CHARLES CITY — A Charles City man suffered serious injuries Monday after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a pickup truck east of town.
Deputies nab Clear Lake area domestic abuser on felony gun crimes
CLEAR LAKE — A rural Clear Lake man was hauled to jail Saturday after a disturbance investigation led Cerro Gordo County deputies to execute a search warrant and allegedly uncover multiple firearms offenses.
Iowa Congressman Nunn blasts WNBA over brutal hits on Caitlin Clark
DES MOINES — Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says the WNBA has allowed enough punches, shoves and dangerous hits against Caitlin Clark, and he is demanding that league officials explain how they plan to protect the Iowa basketball legend.
“Enough is enough,” Nunn said.
The West Des Moines Republican accused the league of failing to adequately protect Clark while profiting enormously from the attention, ticket sales, merchandise and television audiences she has brought to professional women’s basketball.
Northern Iowa child porn collector faces up to 40 years in federal prison
This young man from Northern Iowa admitted downloading, hiding and paying for child porn images, and is now behind bars and facing decades in federal prison.
Northern Iowa woman killed in violent intersection crash
A 73-year-old Northern Iowa woman was killed and another person was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when two vehicles collided at a rural intersection.
Hawkeyes reload roster with three high-profile signings
IOWA CITY — The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team significantly reshaped its roster in mid-April by signing three high-profile newcomers, adding exceptional size, proven scoring and one of the state’s top high school prospects as head coach Ben McCollum continued building the program for the 2026-27 season.
USDA pumps more than $19 million into rural Iowa economy
DES MOINES — The federal government is investing more than $19 million in rural Iowa projects aimed at expanding businesses, improving healthcare, strengthening emergency services and upgrading water systems, with several Northern Iowa organizations and communities positioned to see major benefits.
Algona Municipal Utilities also received a $300,000 grant for a revolving loan fund that will help finance additional equipment for the health center.
Northern Iowa fugitive flushed from cornfield after high-speed chase, drone and K-9 search
A wanted Northern Iowa man allegedly led law enforcement on a high-speed chase, abandoned his vehicle and ran into the woods before officers pulled out all the stops and finally flushed him from a cornfield.
Northern Iowa woman dies after falling from moving car on July Fourth
A 22-year-old Northern Iowa woman died after falling from a moving car onto a roadway during the evening of July Fourth, authorities said.
Meservey moves closer to state approval for new municipal water well
MESERVEY — The City of Meservey in Cerro Gordo county is moving closer to receiving state authorization to operate a newly constructed municipal water well and increase the amount of water it can pump from its groundwater system.
Late-night Northern Iowa house raid allegedly collars one suspect, turns up meth, marijuana and illegal pills
A Northern Iowa woman was hauled off to jail after police raided a home late Saturday night and allegedly uncovered methamphetamine, marijuana, unlawfully possessed prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Dean Earl Ouverson, 81, of Fertile, remembered for hard work, kindness and devotion to family
FERTILE — Dean Earl Ouverson, 81, of Fertile, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 10, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Fertile Church of Christ.
Minnesota truck driver strikes, kills pedestrian walking on Iowa interstate
A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after walking into the roadway on an Iowa Interstate highway, where he was struck by a semi driven by a Minnesota man.
Iowa leaders mourn death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, longtime South Carolina Republican
DES MOINES — Iowa leaders are mourning the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, the longtime South Carolina Republican who spent more than three decades in Congress and became one of the most recognizable foreign-policy voices in Washington.
Rock Falls woman airlifted with life-threatening injuries after vehicle rolls, pins her underneath
MITCHELL COUNTY — A Northern Iowa woman was airlifted to Mayo Clinic in Rochester with life-threatening injuries after a vehicle left a rural road, struck a culvert and rolled Friday evening.
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