News Headlines for May 8, 2026
Machete-wielding Guatemalan alien living in Northern Iowa get 4 years in federal prison
SIOUX CITY – This sadistic illegal alien put a machete to a person’s throat, victimized children, and somehow made his was to a wholesome Northern Iowa community to spread his misery, but thanks to Operation Take Back America he is destined for 4 years of hot showers in a stone cold federal prison before he is shipped way, way south.
Fort Dodge woman who dealt thousands of blue “M-30” fentanyl pills faces decades in prison
SIOUX CITY – A Fort Dodge drug dealer who conspired to distribute lethal fentanyl pled guilty this week in federal court in Sioux City.
Iowa man drowns in Cedar River after attempt to retrieve fishing gear
A recreational outing turned into a recovery operation Monday afternoon after an Iowa man drowned in the Cedar River while trying to retrieve fishing equipment.
Worth County Supervisors approve infrastructure updates and drainage claims in May 4 meeting
NORTHWOOD – The Worth County Board of Supervisors addressed several infrastructure and administrative matters during their regular meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. With Vice-chairperson A.J. Stone presiding and Supervisor Mark Smeby present, the board moved forward with a significant agenda focused on drainage maintenance and county facilities.
Iowa woman killed in Tuesday evening collision with semi-truck
An Iowa woman has died following a two-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck at a lonely rural intersection Tuesday afternoon.
Illinois felon who stole 15 guns from Waterloo house sent to federal prison
CEDAR RAPIDS – This convicted Illinois felon who stole fifteen firearms from a house in Waterloo was sentenced on May 1, 2026, to eight years in federal prison.
Iowa DNR offers enhanced fishing atlas for fishing enthusiasts
CLEAR LAKE – If you love to fish, you may discover new fishing locations and more details across Iowa with the enhanced DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas, the agency said today.
Northern Iowa farmer faces prison and fines after financial scheme
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Northern Iowa farmer who stole over $250,000 from his business partner and filed dozens of false documents over multiple years in bankruptcy court pled guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids and faces potential stiff punishment.
Northern Iowa man wins $500,000 Iowa Lottery prize days after father’s passing
A local electrician is experiencing a whirlwind of emotions after a half-million-dollar lottery win followed a period of deep personal loss.
Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City calls newly-passed property tax bill a “historic win for Iowa taxpayers”
“This is a comprehensive property tax overhaul designed to provide roughly $4.2 billion in relief over the next six years,” Rep. Christian Hermanson of Mason City said. “We focused on delivering real, tangible relief for residential property owners by making the following changes…”
Out-of-state couple arrested for catalytic converter theft in Iowa
A swift response from Iowa law enforcement led to the capture of an Illinois pair allegedly caught with a stolen catalytic converter Tuesday afternoon.
Road rage incident on Interstate 80 leads to arrest of Iowa man for assault with a weapon
A road rage incident on one of Iowa’s busiest interstates ended in an arrest Tuesday afternoon after a firearm was reportedly brandished at another driver.
New York production facility relocating to Mason City, allegedly bringing scores of jobs
MASON CITY — A company is significantly expanding its footprint in North Iowa as TDG Forbes announced this week that it will relocate its New York production facility to Mason City. The transition is expected to create 25 to 30 skilled positions in Cerro Gordo County and bring several experienced team members and their families to the region.
Floyd County Board of Supervisors approves audit bid and reduces bridge weight limits
CHARLES CITY – The Floyd County Board of Supervisors met on April 21, 2026, with Supervisors Gloria Carr, Boyd Campbell, and Frank Rottinghaus in attendance. The board approved a variety of administrative items, including the April 14 minutes and a series of county and engineer claims. Notable claims included $12,441.03 for Charles City services and $5,355.57 for Iowa DOT parts.
ICE deports convicted illegal alien baby smotherer as she leaves U.S. prison
WASHINGTON – This abhorrent, sadistic illegal alien from Honduras attempted to smother a one-day-old baby, and was chucked into a frosty American prison for her deed for only eight years in a display of blue state leniency, but just as she thought freedom would ring, NICE placed their firm grip upon her existence and shipped her far, far south.
Women’s College Wrestling: Iowa State hires Jake Kadel as assistant coach
AMES – Iowa State head women’s wrestling coach Alli St. John announced her first staff hire Monday, adding Jake Kadel as assistant coach following a successful three-season stint as head women’s wrestling coach at William Penn, where he guided the Statesmen to three consecutive NAIA top five finishes.
Iowa authorities accuse imprisoned child murderer of victimizing yet another young girl
DES MOINES – A convicted Iowa sex offender imprisoned for life for kidnapping and murdering a young girl is back in the spotlight after authorities laid out another horrific crime that went cold, in which the suspect brazenly snatched an unsupervised child from her back yard and undertook the unthinkable.
On the evening of September 9, 2003, a 5-year-old Iowa child, referred to as A.T., was playing in her family’s backyard when she was approached by an unknown man in an SUV-style vehicle…
Former Democrat congresswoman and associates suspended by Homeland Security after $5.7 million fraud indictment
WASHINGTON — Under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, federal authorities have indefinitely suspended former Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and several associates following a major federal indictment. The suspension comes as part of a broad investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately $5.7 million in disaster relief funds intended for pandemic response.
According to DHS, the suspect “funneled millions of dollars from the FEMA Public Assistance program—originally allocated to support state-led COVID-19 vaccination efforts—toward personal enrichment and illegal campaign contributions.”
Governor Kim Reynolds signs wide-ranging legislation on AI safety, election reform, and mental health access
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds signed a significant batch of legislation into law this week, addressing a diverse array of issues impacting every Iowa resident, from the classroom and the ballot box to the emerging frontiers of artificial intelligence. The dozen new laws represent a comprehensive effort by the 91st General Assembly to modernize state regulations regarding public safety, education, and health care access.
Iowa Supreme Court rules Worth County can regulate wind turbine projects, reversing lower court
NORTHWOOD – The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Worth County Board of Supervisors, declaring that the county has the authority to enforce new restrictive ordinances on wind energy developments even if a project is already underway. The decision, filed on April 24, 2026, reverses a previous district court ruling that would have allowed a developer to proceed under older, less-stringent regulations.
Democrat-approved, inept illegal alien truck driver tragically takes lives of American newlyweds
This inept illegal alien snuck across the U.S. border, only to be released by Joe Biden and given a license to drive a truck by Gavin Newsom, and thanks to all this ridiculous stupidity, carelessness, and ignorance of law, two innocent American citizens who just got married had to die.
“Gavin Newsom’s California issued this illegal alien a commercial driver’s license, and the Biden administration issued him work authorization,” Homeland Security says.
Iowa woman allegedly giggles as she flees house fire she ignited
An Iowa woman is facing a felony arson charge after authorities say she intentionally set fire to a local residence and was seen laughing as she walked away from the burning structure.
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