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News Headlines for September 1, 2026
No. 11 Iowa topples No. 2 North Carolina, completes perfect weekend against top-10 foes
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The 11th-ranked Iowa field hockey team knocked off No. 2 North Carolina, 3-2, on Sunday, completing a perfect weekend against two of the nation’s top-seven programs at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
The victory came two days after the Hawkeyes erased a three-goal deficit and stunned No. 7 Wake Forest in overtime.
Lori Jo Mark, 70, of Osage remembered for music, community devotion and boundless pride in her family
OSAGE — Lori Jo Mark, a musician, local history enthusiast and devoted mother who recently welcomed her first grandchild, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at her home in Osage. She was 70.
A rosary will begin at 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Visitation will follow from 4 to 6 p.m.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with visitation beginning one hour before the service. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, with a luncheon afterward.
Clear Lake remembers Gloria “June” Brasser, 102, a Navy veteran who never lost her adventurous spirit
CLEAR LAKE — Gloria J. “June” Brasser, a World War II Navy veteran, dedicated community volunteer and adventurous Clear Lake woman who celebrated milestone birthdays by skydiving and ziplining, died peacefully Sunday, August 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was 102.
A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, September 14, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Avenue North in Clear Lake, with Deacon Matt Berry officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the service.
Burial will follow at Clear Lake Cemetery, where members of Clear Lake VFW Post 4868 will provide full military honors.
UPDATE: Sheffield man identified as motorcyclist significantly injured in Mason City crash
MASON CITY — The Iowa State Patrol has identified the motorcyclist who suffered significant injuries after losing control and crashing Monday afternoon in Mason City.
An updated crash report names the rider as Todd Jeffrey Becker, 70, of Sheffield.
Gas-station kratom products associated with 45 Iowa deaths as poison calls soar
DES MOINES — A psychoactive substance sold openly at Iowa gas stations and convenience stores has been associated with 45 deaths since 2024 as poison-control calls involving the products continue to soar.
Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the Iowa Department of Public Safety issued a statewide warning Tuesday about kratom and newly emerging products containing highly concentrated or synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly called 7-OH.
“Kratom is not a supplement, it is not a medicine, and it is not safe,” Reynolds said.
Tall corn hampers view as vehicles collide near Dougherty, woman driver suffers major injuries
DOUGHERTY — Two motorists were hurt Monday when their vehicles collided at an uncontrolled rural Cerro Gordo County intersection where tall corn reportedly obstructed visibility.
Northern Iowa truck crashes through fence, slams into tree and erupts in flames, killing driver
BRITT — A truck driver was killed Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer left a rural Hancock County road, crossed a field entrance, crashed through a fence and struck a tree before catching fire.
The fatal crash happened at approximately 1:55 p.m. August 31 on James Avenue north of 290th Street.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2024 Western Star tractor-trailer was traveling northbound on James Avenue when it left the roadway to the right.
Cerro Gordo slammer dweller battled cops, lost nearly $28K, now awaits sex-crime sentencing
MASON CITY — A Cerro Gordo County slammer dweller who battled law enforcement, drove drunk, tried to outrun police and escaped a Class B felony burglary conviction through a plea deal has paid nearly $28,000 for his mounting legal troubles—and he is not finished yet.
Keith James Ingersoll (pictured at top), 37, is back in the Cerro Gordo County Jail as he awaits sentencing for assault with intent to commit sexual abuse.
Motorcyclist suffers significant injuries in Mason City crash
MASON CITY — A motorcyclist suffered significant injuries after losing control and crashing along Highway 65 in Mason City.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:32 PM on Monday, August 31, 2026, on northbound U.S. Highway 65 south of 43rd Street SW, within the Mason City limits….
Clarence H. Ermer, 96, of Rockwell remembered as a devoted farmer, Navy veteran and family man
ROCKWELL — Clarence H. Ermer, a lifelong farmer, Korean War-era Navy veteran and active member of the Rockwell community, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. He was 96.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 E. Elm St. in Rockwell, with the Rev. David O’Connor presiding.
Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the beginning of the Mass. Clarence will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Rockwell.
Mason City man jailed after disturbance call leads to alleged assault on officer
MASON CITY — A Mason City man was jailed Saturday afternoon after police responded to a disturbance on the city’s southeast side and accused him of interfering with officers and assaulting a person in a protected occupation.
Mason City police were called at 3:17 p.m. August 30 to 1319 South Virginia Avenue for a disorderly disturbance, fight or out-of-control person.
Hit-and-run driver strikes Iowa pedestrian, flees scene as police launch investigation
An Iowa man was airlifted to a hospital after he was struck by an unknown vehicle while walking along a rural road, and authorities say the driver fled without stopping.
Iowa State Cyclones blank Northern Iowa Panthers in 5-0 soccer rout
AMES — Iowa State erupted for five goals from five different players Sunday night, overwhelming Northern Iowa 5-0 at the Cyclone Sports Complex and handing the struggling Panthers another lopsided defeat.
The Cyclones entered the match having gone scoreless in their previous three outings, but that drought ended decisively against UNI.
Iowa State improved to 3-2-1 on the season while Northern Iowa fell to 0-5-1.
Iowa Supreme Court considers major changes to how lawyers remove jurors from trials
DES MOINES — Iowa’s highest court is considering a significant change to the way attorneys remove prospective jurors from criminal and civil trials, including new restrictions intended to prevent race or ethnicity — even unconscious bias — from influencing who ultimately sits on a jury.
Chief Justice Susan Christensen signed an order August 26 opening a two-month public comment period on proposed amendments to Iowa’s Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Criminal Procedure.
The proposal comes from the Iowa Supreme Court’s Fairness in Jury Selection Task Force, which spent months studying how attorneys use strikes during jury selection.
Trump administration targets 270 CDL schools in massive crackdown on fraudulent truck-driver training
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is moving to boot roughly 270 commercial driver training schools from the federal system after investigators uncovered missing testing records, unlicensed instructors, inadequate driving ranges and even a purported “classroom” located inside a school bus parked in the back of a trailer.
The sweeping enforcement action announced Monday by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice and other federal agencies expands a crackdown that has already reached Iowa highways.
Theodore “Ted” Hartz Christensen, 84, Clear Lake, remembered for lifetime of teaching, coaching and learning
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA — Theodore “Ted” Hartz Christensen, 84, of Clear Lake, a longtime Iowa educator and coach whose passion for learning continued throughout his life, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center.
Per Ted’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Services will be announced at a later date.
State sends meth felon to Mason City, cops nab her at Beje Clark on fresh felony drug charge
MASON CITY — A convicted meth felon with a staggering rap sheet littered with cases far from Mason City was shipped into local supervision at the worthless Beje Clark criminal haven for the hopeless — and now Mason City police allege she brought fresh poison into the community.
Ila Jeane Hebel, 97, Manly, remembered for family, friendship and a life well lived
MANLY, IOWA — Ila Jeane (Liljedahl) Hebel, 97, of Manly, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Manly Specialty Care.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, 410 N. Broadway St. in Manly.
A celebration of life gathering will follow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manly Junction Railroad Museum, 3725 Orchid Ave. in Manly.
Iowa predator who hid cameras in porta-potties at kids’ events gets 20 years in federal prison
An Iowa man who secretly planted miniature cameras inside portable toilets at youth sporting events and other public gatherings has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after admitting to child exploitation crimes.
Federal prosecutors revealed that Tyler Pavlick had placed miniature video cameras in the tanks of porta-potties at three separate events…
Tanna E. Quisley, 29, Northwood, remembered for kindness, perseverance and making others feel special
NORTHWOOD, IOWA — Tanna Elizabeth Quisley, 29, a Northwood native who built a life around friendship, service and caring for others, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, in Coralville.
A celebration of Tanna’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 4, at First Lutheran Church, 309 9th St. N. in Northwood. Family members will greet friends and relatives following the service during a time of fellowship and sharing memories.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 3, at First Lutheran Church.
Tanna will be laid to rest at North Shell Rock Cemetery at a later date.
Richard “Dick” Snyder, 74, formerly of Estherville, remembered for a life on the rails, the farm and open road
ESTHERVILLE — Richard “Dick” Allen Snyder, 74, of Custer, South Dakota, and formerly of Estherville, passed away unexpectedly April 17, 2026, near Hill City, South Dakota.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 5, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 903 Central Avenue in Estherville. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church.
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