News Headlines for July 2, 2026
Mason City senior housing project collapses after developer pulls out over $1 million funding gap
MASON CITY — A planned 45-unit senior housing development near the Northbridge area of Mason City is now not expected to move forward after the developer determined there was an approximately $1 million gap between available funding and the cost to complete the project.
According to a June 30, 2026, memorandum from Mason City Development Services Director Steven J. Van Steenhuyse to City Administrator Aaron Burnett, Horizon Development Group, Inc. informed city staff last week that it was withdrawing from the project.
Iowa dog breeder accused of deplorable conditions as 32 dogs are seized after court order
Dozens of dogs were seized from an Iowa dog breeder after federal and state inspectors gained court-ordered access to the facility and reported numerous alleged animal welfare violations.
The U.S. Department of Justice said 32 dogs were seized Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from a dog breeding facility operated by Wuanita Swedlund in Farmington, Iowa. The dogs were placed in a local animal shelter.
Northern Iowa meth dealer who tried to bust out of jail gets 25 years in federal prison
A desperate Iowa methamphetamine dealer who tried to escape from custody before sentencing has been handed a long federal prison term.
Two motorists killed in wrong-way crash on Highway 20 in Northern Iowa
Two motorists were killed Tuesday in a wrong-way crash on Highway 20 in Northern Iowa, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, 139 people have died in Iowa traffic crashes so far in 2026 as of Thursday, July 2.
Pet owners warned after FDA reports rise in accidental Apoquel Chewable overdoses
Pet owners are being urged to safely store a commonly prescribed dog medication after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported an increase in accidental overdoses involving Apoquel Chewable, a flavored prescription medicine used to treat itching and allergic skin disease in dogs.
Reynolds creates Iowa Medicaid fraud task force led by Attorney General Brenna Bird
DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Executive Order 20 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, creating a new Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force aimed at rooting out fraud, waste and abuse in the state’s Medicaid program.
Osage man faces mandatory prison after guilty plea in child images case
A Northern Iowa man is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving child pornography, months after authorities first arrested him on related state charges in Mitchell County.
Damon Wesley Powers, 44, of Osage, pleaded guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids to one count of receipt of child pornography.
Northern Iowa meth dealer with seven prior felonies sent to federal prison for more than 15 years
A Northern Iowa meth dealer with seven prior felony convictions has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in a Fort Dodge-area meth conspiracy.
Mason City police nab three after search warrants tied to Kwik Star shooting investigation
MASON CITY — Three Mason City men were arrested Wednesday after police and multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants tied to ongoing shooting investigations, including the June gunfire incident outside the South Federal Avenue Kwik Star.
Northern Iowa crash near Osage leaves two injured, one with life-threatening injuries
OSAGE — A Northern Iowa crash near Osage sent two drivers to the hospital Sunday afternoon, including a Grafton man with life-threatening injuries, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Iowa suspect nabbed after police say fake gun used in convenience store robbery
An Iowa man has been arrested after police say he used a replica firearm to rob a convenience store Saturday night.
Armed Northern Iowa felon sent to federal prison after cops find loaded guns, machine-gun switch
An armed Northern Iowa felon has been sentenced to federal prison after authorities say police found two loaded handguns tied to him during a Waterloo traffic stop, including one equipped with a device that allowed it to fire as a fully automatic weapon.
Northern Iowa suspect nabbed with meth for delivery after remote traffic stop
A Northern Iowa man was jailed after a Fayette County traffic stop allegedly turned up a distribution amount of methamphetamine and marijuana late Saturday night.
Supreme court hands Trump birthright citizenship setback, but Vance says ruling shows fight may be far from over
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major setback Monday by upholding birthright citizenship, but Vice President JD Vance and other conservatives are already pointing to the close ruling as a sign the constitutional fight may only be temporarily delayed.
Linda Mae Bork, 80, of St. Ansgar, dies; family honors life of love, service and simple joys
ST. ANSGAR — Linda Mae Bork, 80, of St. Ansgar, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage following complications related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a genetic lung disease.
In keeping with Linda’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.
Iowa driver jumps from car as train slams vehicle after rear-end crash at crossing
An Iowa driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries after authorities say his car was rear-ended at a railroad crossing, spun onto the tracks and was struck by a westbound locomotive.
Winnebago supervisors approve FY2027 pay increases, courthouse fountain talks and claims at June 23 meeting
FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors approved FY2027 appointments and pay increases, discussed courthouse fountain repairs, appointed a new conservation board member and reviewed road, drainage and public health updates during its June 23, 2026 meeting.
Clear Lake fireworks saleswoman cited after police say fireworks were sold to minor
CLEAR LAKE — A Northern Iowa fireworks employee was cited Tuesday after Clear Lake police say fireworks were sold to a minor during compliance checks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
The Clear Lake Police Department said officers conducted compliance checks on June 30, 2026, at all retail fireworks businesses in Clear Lake.
Northern Iowa meth dealer with prior drug convictions sent to federal prison for 17 years
A Northern Iowa man with a history of serious drug convictions has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for meth trafficking in the Fort Dodge area.
Thomas Lee Clark Jr., 57, of Eagle Grove and Fort Dodge, was sentenced June 25, 2026, in federal court in Sioux City after pleading guilty earlier this year to meth distribution charges.
College Wrestling: Hawkeyes and Panthers announce home-and-home dual series
CEDAR FALLS — One of Iowa’s in-state wrestling rivalries is returning to the mat.
The University of Iowa men’s wrestling team will face Northern Iowa on December 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, as Journeymen Wrestling presents “Dual in the Dome.”
Northern Iowa crash near Osage leaves two injured, one with life-threatening injuries
OSAGE — A Northern Iowa auto crash near Osage sent two people to the hospital Sunday afternoon, including one person with life-threatening injuries, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Supreme Court hands LGBTQ’s huge loss, says no way to men in girls’ sports
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court handed the LGBTQ community a major legal setback Monday, ruling that states may bar transgender girls and women (MEN) from competing on girls’ and women’s school sports teams.
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