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News Headlines for June 17, 2026
Donna Mae McCorkle, 75, of Mason City, dies; family and friends to gather in Clear Lake
MASON CITY — Donna Mae McCorkle, 75, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.
Family and friends will gather for visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Avenue North in Clear Lake.
Northern Iowa’s Callahan tract boosts Little Sioux Wildlife Area with rare prairie, river access and outdoor opportunities
GILLETTE GROVE — A recently acquired 425-acre tract in southern Clay County is giving the Little Sioux Wildlife Area a major boost, adding rare remnant prairie, more than two miles of river corridor and a mix of habitat that supports hunting, fishing, birding, hiking and conservation work.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources acquired the Callahan Tract from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation in 2023.
Northern Iowa man pleads guilty in federal meth and gun case, faces at least 15 years
A Northern Iowa man with a long criminal history has pleaded guilty in federal court to methamphetamine and firearm charges after authorities say he helped distribute more than a pound of meth in the Fort Dodge area.
Choose Iowa Farm Crawl offers Northern Iowa families a summer road trip through local agriculture
DES MOINES — Northern Iowa families looking for a summer road trip can explore farms, food businesses, rural shops and agritourism destinations during the second annual statewide Choose Iowa Farm Crawl on Friday and Saturday, June 26-27.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the event Wednesday, inviting Iowans and visitors to hit the road, discover new destinations, support local businesses and experience the people, products and places that make Iowa agriculture unique.
Gov. Reynolds appoints Cedar Falls judge to District Court bench serving northern Iowa area
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Brook K. Jacobsen of Cedar Falls as a District Judge in Iowa Judicial District 1B, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kellyann Lekar.
Illegal alien who killed Minnesota trucker in fiery crash arrested by ICE after serving just 120 days
MINNEAPOLIS — A Russian national who illegally entered the United States and later caused a fiery Minnesota crash that killed an innocent truck driver has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Choose Iowa grants pump more than $614,000 into dairy innovation projects across Iowa
LANSING — Iowa dairy farms and processors are getting a fresh boost from the state as officials try to help smaller agriculture businesses expand processing, reduce labor demands and put more Iowa-made dairy products on store shelves.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced during Dairy Month that 11 farms and businesses have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants. The announcement was made during a visit to Gav-n-view Farm near Lansing, one of this year’s grant recipients.
NIACC board to consider athletic fields project, Pepsi agreement and president’s contract at June 18 meeting
MASON CITY — The North Iowa Area Community College Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 18, 2026, with athletic facilities, college property, a beverage agreement, personnel items and the president’s contract among the items on the agenda.
The board will begin with a 5:00 p.m. workshop in AC128 on the NIACC campus, 500 College Drive in Mason City. The workshop agenda includes an Academic Affairs Board Report.
Dean Winchester, 56, of Mason City, dies after cancer battle; services set for June 27
MASON CITY — Dean Neal Winchester, 56, of Mason City, passed away on June 16, 2026, at Rockwell Community Nursing Home after battling cancer and pneumonia.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Praise Community Church, 11 2nd Street NW in Mason City. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating.
Winnebago supervisors approve drainage fix, election canvass at June 9 meeting
FOREST CITY — The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors handled drainage, road, election and property matters during its regular meeting on June 9, 2026.
Worth County supervisors approve Northwood law enforcement agreement, $25.3 million appropriations at June 15 meeting
NORTHWOOD — The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved a law enforcement agreement with Northwood, drainage claims, budget appropriations, interfund transfers and county salaries during its regular meeting on June 15, 2026.
Supervisors then approved a 28E law enforcement agreement between Worth County and the City of Northwood. The agreement was approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
Mason City school board reviews 2026-27 student fee schedule
MASON CITY — Mason City school board members were set to consider the district’s proposed 2026-27 student fee schedule during their June 15 meeting, outlining registration, transportation, activity and meal costs for the upcoming school year.
Under the proposal, required general enrollment fees would remain $35 for students in kindergarten through sixth grade and $70 for students in grades seven through 12.
Iowa man killed after car flies off Interstate bridge, lands upside down in creek
An Iowa man was killed Monday afternoon after his car left an highway, struck a bridge railing, became airborne and landed upside down in Mosquito Creek, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Heroic ICE officer saves life of drowning child
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) commends the bravery of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who saved a child from drowning in a pool in Florida.
On May 16, ICE law enforcement officer Gregory Simmonds (pictured at top) saw a 6-year-old child floating unconscious in a pool in Pasco County, Florida and immediately jumped into the pool to rescue the child.
Northern Iowa felon sent to federal prison after armed standoff, accidental gunshot
A Northern Iowa felon who was already on federal supervised release has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after authorities say he holed up in his home with a gun, triggered an hours-long standoff and accidentally fired a shot that struck the foundation of a nearby home.
The standoff lasted about five hours before an Iowa State Patrol tactical unit arrived to assist. Officers deployed tear gas into the home.
U.S. intelligence chief releases documents on taxpayer-funded overseas biolabs, including Ukraine facilities
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified intelligence that she says shows longstanding U.S. government funding for more than 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including Ukraine.
The release marks a major escalation in the federal government’s scrutiny of overseas biological research, pathogen storage and gain-of-function research, especially at facilities located in conflict zones or countries where oversight may be limited.
Mason City rolling out ‘Cart Smart’ automated garbage and recycling collection in July
MASON CITY — Mason City residents who use city sanitation service will soon see a major change at the curb as City Hall prepares to roll out automated garbage and recycling collection.
The city announced that its new “Cart Smart” program will begin the week of July 6, replacing the familiar blue recycling bins and regular garbage cans with city-issued rolling carts designed for automated collection.
Iowa says pseudorabies outbreak contained, quarantines lifted after negative swine tests
DES MOINES — Iowa agriculture officials say a pseudorabies response that began after the virus was detected in a small commercial swine facility has been completed, with no additional cases found and all affected farms released from quarantine.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig confirmed Monday that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has completed the response protocol outlined in USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service program standards.
Mason City airport emergency drill postponed as storm threat pushes exercise to June 24
MASON CITY — A full-scale emergency exercise planned at the Mason City Municipal Airport has been postponed because of the threat of inclement weather.
The drill, originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, will now be held Wednesday, June 24, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Clear Lake State Park Beach under swimming advisory after elevated E. coli levels found
CLEAR LAKE — Swimming is currently not recommended at Clear Lake State Park Beach after elevated E. coli levels were detected, according to an advisory shared by the City of Clear Lake.
The city said the advisory applies to Clear Lake State Park Beach and directed residents and visitors to Iowa DNR’s beach monitoring site for more information.
“Swimming is currently not recommended at Clear Lake State Park Beach due to elevated E. coli levels,” the city announced.
Phillip Scott, 79, dies; Mason City native leaves legacy of family, hard work and life on the land
ORCHARD — Phillip Eugene Scott, a longtime Orchard man whose life centered on family, work, gardening and the land he cared for, has died at age 79.
Scott passed away on June 12, 2026, at his home in Orchard.
Iowa man killed, woman flown to hospital after Jeep collides head-on with semi
BOONE COUNTY — An Iowa man was killed and a woman was flown to a Des Moines hospital after a Jeep collided head-on with a semi Monday afternoon in Boone County.
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