- Protected: Waterloo man placed on sex offender registry after sex crimes in Charles City
- Protected: Clear Lake chiropractor facing allegations of inappropriately touching multiple children
- Protected: Northern Iowa man busted after trying to hookup with young teen
News Headlines for February 12, 2026
College Basketball: Maryland 77, #25 Iowa 70
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – Iowa (18-6, 8-5 B1G) had its six-game winning streak snapped, falling 77-70 at Maryland (10-14, 3-10 B1G) on Wednesday night at the XFINITY Center.
Women’s College Basketball: : No. 15 Iowa 65, No. 25 Washington 56
IOWA CITY – No. 15 Iowa (19-5, 10-3) defeated No. 25 Washington (18-7, 8-6) inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday night, 65-56. Hannah Stuelke led Iowa with 14 points and 16 rebounds.
Le Crave cafe in downtown Iowa City offers global flavors
IOWA CITY – Downtown Iowa City welcomes the opening of Le Crave, a locally and family-owned café that blends the rich culinary traditions of the Middle East with classic Western café culture.
Mason City sex offender arrested for violating state registry
MASON CITY – A sex offender now living in Mason City that shared illicit child photos to social media is accused of violating the state’s registry, and a suspended prison sentence looms large.
Northern Iowa bus crash claims one life, many hurt
CALHOUN COUNTY – A baseball team from Iowa Lakes Community College traveling by bus was tragically involved in a rollover accident, claiming one person’s life and leaving dozens hurt.
Fire near Estherville requires multi-agency response after explosions reported
ESTHERVILLE — A massive structure fire north of Estherville drew firefighters from across the region Tuesday afternoon, as crews battled thick smoke, internal explosions, and a collapsing roof to bring a commercial-sized shop fire under control.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones beaten in Fort Worth by TCU, 62-55
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – For the third time this season, Iowa State (21-3, 8-3 Big 12) dropped a road contest as it fell at TCU (15-9, 5-6 Big 12) by a score of 62-55.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones beaten at BYU, 83-69
PROVO, Utah – Iowa State (19-6, 7-6 Big 12) ended its five-game win streak with the 83-69 loss at BYU (17-8, 6-7 Big 12) Tuesday night.
Mason City to host workshop on solar and battery energy systems
MASON CITY — As the landscape of the American Midwest shifts toward a more diversified energy grid, local leaders in North Iowa are preparing to navigate the complexities of large-scale renewable energy, and a workshop is being offered for interested persons.
Northern Iowa suspect nabbed in child sting operation
This Northern Iowa romeo sent nudies of himself to what he that was a child, but it tuned out to be a cop, and now he might spend a lot of time inside a jail cell thinking about his choices.
UNI men’s basketball rolls to 29-point rout at Murray State
MURRAY, Ky. – It was a dominant performance for the UNI men’s basketball team on Monday night as the Panthers rolled to an impressive 89-60 win over the Murray State Racers at the CFSB Center in Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) action.
UNI visits league-leading Belmont on Thursday in Nashville.
Waldorf University announces Residential Dean’s List for fall 2025 semester
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students who have
achieved the Dean’s List for the TERM semester. To achieve the Dean’s List, students must be full-time, attain a grade point average of 3.50 or better, and complete a minimum of 12 semester credits. Students are listed by state, followed by the city they are from.
NIACC women’s basketball team remains ranked #9
MASON CITY – For the third straight week, the NIACC women’s basketball team is ranked No. 9 in the NJCAA Divsion II poll released Monday.
OBIT: Kelsi Soenen
Kelsi Soenen, age 32 of Emmetsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Palo Alto County Health System in Emmetsburg. Funeral Services for Kelsi will be 10:30 AM on Friday, February 13, at Grace Church in Emmetsburg.
College Wrestling: UNI Panthers top South Dakota State, 19-13
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The 19th-ranked UNI wrestling team on Sunday scored its second dual victory of the season over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, escaping First Bank & Trust Arena with a narrow 19-13 win.
Caution is advised on Iowa lakes as ice conditions rapidly deteriorate
CLEAR LAKE – With temperatures warming up this week, ice conditions at many Iowa lakes are changing quickly. DNR conservation officers urge caution as conditions for ice- related activities, such as fishing and OHV riding, deteriorate.
Nora Springs man hospitalized after snowmobile accident
PLYMOUTH – A Nora Springs man was hurt Sunday afternoon when the snowmobile he was operating struck a large rock and he was thrown from the vehicle.
Northern Iowa illegal guilty of possessing illicit child photos
An illegal alien roaming the Northern Iowa area who told cops he really enjoys underage, young girls and had a phone chock full of despicable images faces the wrath of the American justice system.
College Wrestling: No. 8 Iowa Hawkeyes pin Michigan State Spartans, 40-6
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The eighth-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team rolled past Michigan State, 40-6, on Sunday afternoon at Jenison Field House.
Iowa State Cyclones make “painful decision” to cancel gymnastics season
AMES – The Iowa State University Athletics Department has canceled the remainder of the gymnastics season, school officials announced today.
Iowa’s McDonald’s restaurants among nation’s worst, study finds
DES MOINES – According to a study, McDonald’s restaurants in Iowa have some of the lowest average ratings nationwide, at 3.33 out of five based on analysis of 84,144 customer reviews.
What’s A Lithograph? exhibit now open at Mason City’s MacNider Art Museum
MASON CITY – The newest temporary exhibition on display at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City, answers the question often asked by Museum visitors, What’s A Lithograph?
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