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News Headlines for July 18, 2026
Northern Iowa pickup slams into farm trailer, driver injured near Sheffield
SHEFFIELD — A Northern Iowa man was injured Friday after his pickup truck slammed into the back of a trailer being pulled by a farm tractor near Sheffield.
Mason City firefighters knock down electrical blaze at Mohawk Square
MASON CITY — Firefighters were called Thursday afternoon to historic Mohawk Square, the long-vacant former Mason City High School and Mason City Junior College building that city officials are preparing to demolish after years of deterioration.
Target recalls 211,000 children’s sandals over potentially deadly choking hazard
WASHINGTON — Parents are being warned to immediately take certain Cat & Jack sandals away from children after Target recalled approximately 211,000 pairs because decorative pearls can fall off and become a dangerous choking hazard.
Police charge Northern Iowa teens in armed robbery attempt and shooting at McDonald’s
What was supposedly a routine property sale in a Northern Iowa McDonald’s parking lot allegedly turned into an armed robbery attempt and gunfire, leaving two teenagers facing major felony charges and police hunting for additional suspects.
Investigators are also examining the actions of additional people believed to have been involved. More arrest warrants and charges could follow as police continue untangling the planned meeting and violent confrontation.
Mason City repeat drunk driver lands in jail after second OWI conviction, racks up more than $5,400 owed
MASON CITY — A Mason City woman caught driving drunk in two separate cases has landed back in jail, while her repeated trips through the criminal justice system have generated more than $5,400 in fines, surcharges, restitution and court costs.
Kamala Harris leads Vance and Rubio in early 2028 presidential poll
WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Kamala Harris, soundly rejected by voters in the 2024 presidential election, nevertheless holds an early advantage over two leading Republicans in hypothetical matchups for the White House in 2028, according to a new national poll.
The Zogby Analytics survey released in July 2026 found Harris leading Vice President JD Vance by five percentage points, 48 percent to 43 percent.
Surf Ballroom to unveil life-size statues of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper at historic celebration
CLEAR LAKE — Three rock-and-roll pioneers whose final performance together unfolded at the Surf Ballroom will be permanently honored outside the legendary Clear Lake venue during a history-making celebration on Friday, August 7, 2026.
The Surf Ballroom will unveil three life-size bronze statues honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson as part of an all-day event featuring legendary entertainer Pat Boone, musicians connected to the three stars, a commemorative album release, a classic-car cruise and an old-fashioned sock hop.
Rudd educator Wanda Gruis dies at 98, leaves lifelong legacy of service to children
Wanda Lee Gruis, 98, of Rudd, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in rural Osage.
Mason City man charged with vehicular homicide in deadly Fareway parking lot crash
MASON CITY — Nearly six months after a Mason City woman was run down and killed in a downtown grocery store parking lot, police have arrested the driver and charged him with felony vehicular homicide.
The fatal collision happened at approximately 2:38 p.m. in the parking lot of the Fareway grocery store at 400 North Delaware Avenue.
Northern Iowa man faces felony OWI after third drunken-driving arrest
A Northern Iowa man with two prior drunken-driving convictions is now headed toward a possible jury trial after deputies allegedly caught him behind the wheel intoxicated for a third time.
Mason City suspect once accused of dropping rocks on cars jumps from window in vain attempt to flee cops
MASON CITY — An alleged Mason City troublemaker whose run-ins with police stretch back to at least 2014 tried to bolt from officers again Sunday, jumping out a window before police tackled him and hauled him to jail.
In September 2014, NIT reported that a 14-year-old Movick was one of three juveniles charged after large rocks were thrown from an old railroad bridge onto passing vehicles.
Armed Northern Iowa dealer who moved 30 pounds of meth sent to federal prison
FORT DODGE — A Northern Iowa meth dealer who admitted distributing approximately 30 pounds of methamphetamine and keeping a handgun at her home has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison.
Thomas Oliver, 95, of Charles City, honored as Army veteran, longtime White Farm inspector and beekeeper
CHARLES CITY — Thomas William Oliver, 95, of Charles City, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
Visitation was held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, 1205 South Main Street in Charles City.
Armed suspect sought after Mason City neighborhood placed under shelter-in-place order
MASON CITY — A Mason City neighborhood was placed under a shelter-in-place order Thursday morning after police responded to reports of an armed suspect threatening another man with a firearm before disappearing into a nearby residence.
Police believe the suspect escaped before officers established the perimeter around the residence.
Northwest Iowa cattle farm seeks permit to pump nearly 79 million gallons of water annually
PRIMGHAR — A northwest Iowa cattle-feeding operation is seeking state approval to drill another deep well and withdraw as much as 78.9 million gallons of water each year from an underground aquifer and nearby creek.
Cyclospora infections making people sick nationwide; Iowans urged to watch for symptoms
DES MOINES — Federal health officials are warning Americans, including Iowans, to be alert for a parasitic intestinal illness that has sickened people across the country.
The illness, known as cyclosporiasis, is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. It is typically spread when someone eats food or drinks water contaminated with the parasite.
Clear Lake petroleum terminal seeks renewal of state air-quality permit
CLEAR LAKE — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is considering renewal of an air-quality operating permit for a large refined petroleum pipeline terminal in Clear Lake that helps supply gasoline, diesel, ethanol and other fuels to Mason City, Clear Lake, communities across North Iowa and the surrounding region.
According to the DNR, the Clear Lake facility has the potential to emit up to 180.88 tons of volatile organic compounds each year.
Five Iowans hurt after sheriff’s transport vehicle slams into SUV at highway intersection
OSKALOOSA — Five people, including two small children, were injured when a Mahaska County sheriff’s transport vehicle collided with an SUV and sent it crashing into a semi-truck at a southeastern Iowa highway intersection.
Gallup: More people worldwide say their communities are good places for minorities
ANYTOWN, USA – A new Gallup survey finds that more people around the world believe their communities are good places for racial, ethnic and other minority groups than at any point in the past two decades, signaling a gradual improvement in how people view inclusion where they live, and further enlightening that DEI is pointless and racism is nearly eradicated.
Mason City homeowner’s persistence helps prevent major house fire
MASON CITY — A Mason City homeowner’s determination to track down the source of a mysterious burning smell is being credited with preventing what could have become a devastating house fire Wednesday evening.
Elma’s Margaret Ann Shatek dies at 88; funeral services set for Saturday
Margaret Ann Shatek, 88, of Elma, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Evans Senior Living Community in Cresco.
A rosary will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory, 508 Maple Street in Elma.
Burchinal’s Melvin “Andy” Anderson dies at 86, leaves legacy of kindness, family and honest work
Melvin T. “Andy” Anderson, 86, of Burchinal, died peacefully Monday, July 13, 2026, in Mason City.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hanford Community Church, with the Rev. Dan Carlson officiating.
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