News Headlines for August 20, 2026
Ticket trail catches up with Osage teen after Mason City smash-up sends two to hospital (PHOTOS)
MASON CITY — An Osage teenager who had already piled up a string of traffic citations in recent weeks is facing more trouble after police say she blew a stop sign Tuesday and collided with a Mason City woman who had the right of way, leaving both drivers headed to the hospital.
Wetland network guards West Okoboji Lake while providing premier wildlife habitat
A sprawling network of wetlands and native prairie northwest of West Okoboji Lake has spent three decades quietly protecting one of Iowa’s best-known bodies of water while providing important habitat for swans, ducks, pheasants and other wildlife.
Iowa man charged with murder, attempted murder after trooper shot by suspect
An Iowa man faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges after authorities say a woman was found dead and an Iowa State Patrol trooper was shot Tuesday afternoon by the suspect.
Two men sentenced after Northern Iowa undercover deputy posed as child online
Two men have been convicted and sentenced in separate criminal cases that began after they allegedly communicated online with an undercover Hamilton County deputy posing as an underage child, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
Judith Ann Gralapp, 79, of West Bend, remembered for faith, family and service to her community
WEST BEND — Judith Ann Gralapp, 79, of West Bend, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish – Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 206 N. Broadway Avenue in West Bend. The Mass will also be livestreamed through the Lentz Funeral Home website.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, at the church, with a public Rosary beginning at 4:45 p.m. Visitation will continue for one hour before the Mass Thursday.
Judith will be laid to rest at West Bend Cemetery in West Bend.
Rose Starr, 87, of Charles City, remembered for lifelong care of family, kindness and devotion to others
CHARLES CITY — Rose Mary Starr, 87, of Charles City, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 20, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City. Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, at the funeral home and will continue for one hour before Thursday’s service.
Iowa fields soaked by wettest week of growing season as crops remain 78% good to excellent
A parade of thunderstorms dumped nearly three times the normal weekly rainfall across Iowa, sharply limiting fieldwork but leaving the state’s corn and soybean crops in strong condition, according to the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released Monday, August 17, 2026.
Iowa farmers had just 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 16 as repeated rounds of rain crossed the state. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship described it as the wettest week of the growing season.
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John Clouse, 68, of Spirit Lake and formerly of Ruthven, remembered as devoted teacher, artist and community supporter
SPIRIT LAKE — John Theodore Clouse, 68, of Spirit Lake and formerly of Ruthven, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota, leaving behind a legacy built through nearly four decades of teaching, creativity and service to his community.
Funeral arrangements and service details are currently pending through Geelan Funeral Home.
Horse standing in roadway struck by minivan near Mason City, driver injured
MASON CITY — A Rock Falls man suffered minor injuries Tuesday night after his minivan collided with a horse standing in a rural Cerro Gordo County roadway.
Worth County supervisors award $1.08 million Monarch RV Park project, approve $25,311 in drainage claims
WORTH COUNTY — Worth County supervisors approved a major construction award for the Monarch RV Park project and more than $25,000 in drainage district expenses during their Monday, August 17, 2026 meeting.
Charlotte Anne Kirkegaard, 94, of Osage, remembered for teaching, family and extraordinary quilting ministry
OSAGE — Charlotte Anne Kirkegaard, 94, of Osage, died Friday, August 14, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage following a brief battle with heart disease.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 833 Ash Street in Osage. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church before the service. The Rev. Dr. Laurie Iudin-Nelson will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Ronald “Ron” Gene Daniels, 87, of Clear Lake, remembered for generosity, hard work and love of fishing
CLEAR LAKE — Ronald “Ron” Gene Daniels, 87, of Clear Lake, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Avenue North in Clear Lake, with Mark Doebel officiating. Visitation will begin one hour before the service at the chapel.
Iowa man killed, two small children hurt in violent head-on crash after SUV plunges into ditch
An Iowa man was killed and two young children were injured, one critically, after his SUV left a city street, traveled through a ditch and slammed head-on into another vehicle Sunday night.
Ankeny voters face rare Iowa tax decision as city seeks $12 million from 1% sales-tax increase
ANKENY – Residents of one of the last Iowa cities without a local-option sales tax will decide September 8, 2026, whether to raise Ankeny’s sales-tax rate from 6% to 7% and generate an estimated $12 million or more annually for property-tax relief and public projects.
The proposed 1% Local Option Sales Tax, commonly called LOST, would take effect January 1, 2027, if approved by a majority of voters participating in the special election.
SUV pulls from stop sign into path of oncoming car, killing Iowa woman
A 75-year-old Iowa woman was killed and two other people suffered serious injuries Friday when an SUV pulled from a stop sign and was struck by an approaching car at a rural Iowa intersection.
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Shielah Ann Handt, 93, of Mason City, remembered for deep faith and lifelong service to others
MASON CITY — Shielah Ann Handt, 93, of Mason City, died Friday, August 14, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 19, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City, with visitation preceding the service. Shielah was laid to rest at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
Goodman powers Iowa State soccer to 4-0 Senior Night shutout
AMES — Morgan Goodman had a hand in every Iowa State goal Sunday night as the Cyclones rolled past Kansas City, 4-0, in their 2026 home opener and Senior Night match at the Cyclone Sports Complex.
Iowa State improved to 2-0 on the season with the Aug. 16 victory, while Kansas City fell to 0-1.
Daisy Huffman, 58, of Forest City remembered for devoted public service, family and community
FOREST CITY — Daisy Huffman, 58, of Forest City, a longtime North Iowa city government leader who devoted decades to public service and cherished time with her children and grandchildren, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City following a short but aggressive battle with multiple sclerosis.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, at Schott Funeral Home, 505 North Clark Street in Forest City.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 20, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 660 Bush Avenue in Garner. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the Mass.
UNI soccer falls to Milwaukee, 4-0, on Senior Day
CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team honored five seniors Sunday afternoon, but Milwaukee spoiled the celebration with a 4-0 non-conference victory at the UNI Soccer Field.
UNI recognized Jenna Scholz, Kailey O’Brien, Ella Ubben, Maya Anderson and Camille Landphair prior to the Aug. 16 match.
Shirley Ann Donn, 91, of Decorah, remembered for faith, family and an adventurous spirit
DECORAH – Shirley Ann Donn, 91, of Decorah and formerly of Lawler, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Friends may greet the family from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2940 Iowa Highway 24 in Lawler.
A Memorial Mass will follow at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Tyler Raymond serving as celebrant. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
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