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News Headlines for July 25, 2026
Clear Lake woman on felony drug probation nabbed on major meth conspiracy charge after traffic stop
CLEAR LAKE — A Clear Lake woman who was still serving probation for a prior felony drug conviction has been jailed on a new methamphetamine conspiracy charge following an apparent traffic stop.
Drug-toting Minnesotan who led cops on 126 mph Northern Iowa chase lands in prison after several felony arrests
A Minnesota man loaded with illicit drugs who led Northern Iowa officers on a dangerous, multi-jurisdictional chase reaching 126 mph was later arrested in Waterloo on another felony drug case and ultimately sentenced to five years in prison.
Quaddre Phillip White, now 26, remains incarcerated at the North Central Correctional Facility in Rockwell City. Iowa corrections records list his scheduled release date as January 29, 2028.
The string of criminal cases began at approximately 6:58 p.m. on April 12, 2024, when the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 report concerning a vehicle traveling south on U.S. Highway 63 from the Howard County line.
A responding deputy located a vehicle matching the caller’s description and allegedly clocked it traveling 96 mph in a 55 mph zone while following another vehicle too closely.
Iowa crops remain strong as heat and dry weather raise demand for rain
DES MOINES — Iowa farmers made substantial progress in their fields during a hot and unusually dry week, but agriculture officials say many areas could use rain as corn and soybeans move through critical stages of development.
Iowa averaged 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sunday, July 19, 2026, according to the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report. That was 2.4 days more than the same period last year.
“Rainfall was sparse last week, and temperatures were 5-10 degrees above average across the state, with the warmest conditions in eastern Iowa,” Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said.
West Des Moines artist Rebecca Kemble opens solo exhibition at Mason City’s MacNider Art Museum
MASON CITY — A prize-winning Iowa fiber artist is bringing a colorful mix of fabric, painting and drawing to Mason City in a new solo exhibition at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum.
“Rebecca Kemble: Artist” opened Friday, July 24, 2026, in the museum’s Center Space Gallery and will remain on display through Saturday, September 26.
Man shot dead in Fort Dodge, alleged shooter detained at scene
FORT DODGE — A man died after he was shot Friday afternoon in a Fort Dodge neighborhood, and police detained a second man identified as the alleged shooter at the scene.
Floyd County supervisors hear $25,000 food bank request, approve new dispatcher hire at July 21 meeting
CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors heard a request for $25,000 toward a major Northeast Iowa Food Bank expansion, reviewed upcoming county technology changes and approved several personnel and financial matters during its Tuesday, July 21, 2026, meeting.
Federal ruling delivers nationwide warning to Democrats offering college benefits to illegal aliens
Socialists, communist-sympathizers and Democrats across the country are seething and ready to take to the streets today after a federal judge ruled that blue states cannot give illegal aliens college benefits that are denied to American citizens.
Northern Iowa pair accused of luring man outside before brutal apartment assault
A Northern Iowa pair accused of luring an unsuspecting man from his apartment before violently attacking him now faces felony prosecution in Emmet County, although one defendant has formally raised a claim of self-defense.
Roxie Belle Stevens, 94, devoted volunteer and family matriarch, passes away
ESTHERVILLE — Roxie Belle Stevens, 94, whose long life was centered on family, faith and service to others, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Accura HealthCare in Spirit Lake.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel, 401 N. Seventh St. in Estherville.
Her funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral chapel.
Northwood’s Sharon Holstad dies at 87; beautician, caregiver and woman of faith devoted her life to others
NORTHWOOD, IOWA — Sharon Kay Holstad, 87, of Northwood, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, following a life centered on faith, family, caregiving and service to others.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church in Kensett. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt presiding. Burial will take place at Elk Creek Cemetery.
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Knife-wielding illegal alien nabbed in Northern Iowa sentenced to federal prison
A Guatemalan man illegally living in Northern Iowa after twice being removed from the United States has been sentenced to federal prison, authorities announced.
The alien was convicted after he attempted to stab his nephew with a knife during a domestic incident.
Clear Lake’s Harlan Helps dies at 75; hardworking family man never met a stranger
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA — Harlan Dean Helps, 75, of Clear Lake, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Avenue North in Clear Lake. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 North Fourth Street in Clear Lake, with Pastor Al Berge and Pastor Mike Daley officiating.
Ernst backs crushing sanctions to cut off Russian oil money funding Putin’s war
WASHINGTON — Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is backing a sweeping bipartisan sanctions package designed to choke off the oil and gas money financing Russia’s war against Ukraine — and potentially punish major Russian energy customers with tariffs of up to 100 percent on everything they sell to the United States.
West coast driver injured in Northern Iowa collision; one-month-old baby unharmed
A Washington state woman pulled into the path of a Northern Iowa woman’s Ford Expedition, leading to a collision at a remote intersection north of Clear Lake that endangered both women and a baby.
Northern Iowa teen injured after losing control, crashing into cornfield
An 18-year-old Northern Iowa driver was injured Monday evening after losing control of a vehicle and crashing into a cornfield.
Cerro Gordo supervisors approve $1.73 million Rockwell roads building bid at July 20 meeting
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.73 million bid for a new secondary roads building in Rockwell during its Monday, July 20, 2026, meeting.
Four injured, child airlifted after vehicle rolls in Northern Iowa interstate work zone
WORTH COUNTY – Four people were injured Thursday afternoon when their vehicle collided with a pickup truck and rolled several times in a construction zone on Interstate 35 in Northern Iowa.
New Hampton Army veteran and longtime truck driver Tom Tierney dies at 84; family man treasured porch conversations
NEW HAMPTON — Thomas Gerald “Tom” Tierney, 84, of New Hampton, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, 101 West Main Street in New Hampton. A rosary will be held at the funeral home at 4:00 p.m.
Nora Springs mourns Bruce Shipman, 64, devoted family man and caretaker of family farm
NORA SPRINGS — Bruce Alan Shipman, a hardworking family man who treasured his rural roots, longtime friendships, music and loyal canine companions, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, following a lengthy battle with Wegener’s vasculitis. He was 64.
A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Rudd United Methodist Church, 611 Sixth Street in Rudd. Pastor Lumiere Kapend will officiate.
Probation abruptly ceases for Northern Iowa woman jailed for dependent-adult abuse and drunk driving
MASON CITY — A Northern Iowa woman who received deferred judgments for dependent-adult abuse and drunk driving is now serving time in the Cerro Gordo County Jail after violating probation and losing both of those favorable court dispositions.
Treasury puts brakes millions in federal payments tied to dead people
WASHINGTON — For taxpayers watching prices, property taxes and household bills climb while the federal government continues borrowing heavily, the latest news from Washington may provoke two reactions: relief that somebody is finally checking—and disbelief that the safeguard was not already firmly in place.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Tuesday, July 21, 2026, that a new government-wide verification system has flagged more than 4,900 proposed federal payments worth millions because the listed recipients were deceased.
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