- Protected: Clear Lake convicted sex offender arrested for lascivious acts with a child cops a plea, awaits sentencing
- Protected: Osage man sent to prison for up to five years after drugs discovered during traffic stop
- Protected: Mason City man sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine
News Headlines for June 16, 2026
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.
Britt warns residents after live ammunition found in trash bins
BRITT — City officials in Britt are warning residents to stop throwing live ammunition into trash or recycling bins after bullets were reportedly found during local waste collection.
The City of Britt said it was notified by Absolute Waste that live bullets had been found in trash bins. Officials said residents should never place live ammunition in garbage or recycling containers.
“We ask that these residents PLEASE stop doing this,” the city said in its warning, posted this afternoon.
Floyd County supervisors approve claims, bank updates and DECAT payout at June 9 meeting
CHARLES CITY — The Floyd County Board of Supervisors approved claims, updated banking authorizations, discussed expiring board appointments and handled several program and contract matters during its regular meeting on June 9, 2026.
Mary Smith, 95, dies; life spanning nearly a century honored in Mason City
MASON CITY — Mary Smith, whose life stretched across nearly a century of change, family history and community memory, has died at age 95.
Smith passed away on June 14, 2026. She was born September 14, 1930.
Iowa man in shorts nabbed after campground vehicle caper sparks park search
ESTHERVILLE — An Iowa man wearing only shorts was arrested after deputies say he entered multiple vehicles at Fort Defiance State Park, ran into a wooded area and triggered a search involving officers, drones and K-9s.
Police say, “a male wearing only shorts had entered vehicles that did not belong to him and was running around the campground at Fort Defiance State Park.”
Ernst exits Congressional Baseball Game with one more GOP beatdown of Democrats
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst went out a winner in her final Congressional Baseball Game, helping Team GOP deliver another lopsided defeat to Democrats in Washington.
Republicans beat Democrats 11-2 at Nationals Park, marking the GOP’s sixth consecutive victory in the annual Congressional Baseball Game.
NIACC’s Thurlby earns NJCAA third-team all-American honors
MASON CITY – NIACC’s Chloe Thurlby earned third-team NJCAA Division II all-American honors as a pitcher.
Thurlby, a freshman left-hander from Bondurant, is the first pitcher in school history to earn NJCAA all-American honors. She is the fifth softball player in school history to earn NJCAA all-American honors.
Iowa driver nailed after 90-mph chase, ditch crash and wild run through rural roads
An Iowa driver with a prior meth conviction and recent jail history involving felony theft, criminal mischief and parole-violation allegations was arrested Friday evening after police say he led officers on a felony eluding pursuit that topped 90 miles per hour, endangered road workers and motorists, and sent his damaged vehicle into a ditch before the chase ended at a rural residence.
Trouble at Mason City auto parts store helps cops snare wanted Wisconsin woman
MASON CITY — A theft or shoplifting call at a Mason City auto parts store helped police snare a wanted Wisconsin woman who was later held without bond in the Cerro Gordo County Jail.
Sex offender placed in Mason City lands back in jail on fresh registry charge
MASON CITY — A registered sex offender placed in Mason City after prior court and correctional proceedings was jailed Friday night on a new sex offender registry violation charge, adding another chapter to a record that includes a conviction involving obscene material shown to a young girl and a prior registry violation.
Mason City school board to consider staff changes, special education hires at June 15 meeting
MASON CITY — The Mason City Community School District Board of Education is set to consider a long list of personnel changes Monday night, June 15, 2026, including new teachers, resignations, transfers, support staff changes and extracurricular assignments for the 2026-27 school year.
The personnel report was prepared by Human Resources Director Tom Drzycimski for board consideration.
Several of the proposed certified hires are tied to special education positions across the district. Some of the proposed salaries are well above $70,000 per year.
Convicted North Iowa sex offender collared by Mason City cops on out-of-jurisdiction warrant
MASON CITY — A convicted North Iowa sex offender was arrested Friday evening by Mason City police on an out-of-jurisdiction warrant, adding another law enforcement encounter to a record that includes a felony sexual abuse conviction and a later probation violation.
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