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News Headlines for November 12, 2026
Iowa women’s soccer signs five recruits for 2027, including All-Americans and Swedish standout
IOWA CITY — The Iowa Hawkeye women’s soccer program signed five student-athletes for 2027, including All-Americans and a Swedish midfielder, head coach Dean Ward announced November 11, 2026.
UNI football heads to South Dakota for key MVFC showdown as Panthers look to rebound from home loss
CEDAR FALLS — Northern Iowa Panther football travels to Vermillion on November 14, 2026, to face South Dakota in its next-to-last regular-season game after falling to No. 5 South Dakota State. UNI remains the only FCS team with two top-five wins this season.
Iowa State men’s basketball overwhelms Southern, 84-47, with 30 forced turnovers and a historic night for Tamin Lipsey
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State men’s basketball put on a defensive clinic Tuesday night, November 10, 2026, forcing 30 turnovers, collecting a season-high 19 steals and racing to a stunning 20-0 opening lead in an 84-47 demolition of Southern University at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones improved to 2-1 on the season and extended their remarkable nonconference home winning streak to 44 games, the fifth-longest active streak in the nation. Southern fell to 0-4 after struggling throughout the night against Iowa State’s relentless defensive pressure.
Iowa men’s basketball falls to Virginia Tech in overtime thriller, 93-88, despite Cooper Koch’s career-high 26 points
SIOUX CITY — Iowa men’s basketball fell to Virginia Tech, 93-88, in overtime November 10, 2026, despite Cooper Koch’s career-high 26 points. Iowa (2-1) faces Creighton on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m. in Des Moines.
Iowa man, 43, killed when car collides with train at railroad crossing where another crash occurred in June
An Iowa man was killed Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2026, when his car collided with a locomotive at a railroad crossing — the same crossing where another train struck a vehicle just over four months earlier.
UNI men’s basketball lands two Iowa standouts as Panthers sign 6-foot-6 guard and 6-foot-9 forward
CEDAR FALLS — Northern Iowa men’s basketball is keeping two of the Des Moines area’s top high school talents close to home, as Panthers head coach Kyle Green announced Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the signing of Charlie King of Des Moines Roosevelt and Alfred Kolee of West Des Moines Dowling Catholic to UNI’s 2027 recruiting class.
Two Kansas men killed in Iowa plane crash as investigators examine deadly nighttime flight
HAMBURG, IOWA — Two Kansas men died in a single-engine airplane crash near Hamburg on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, and federal investigators are working to determine why the aircraft went down in rural southwest Iowa.
Iowa State football star Aiden Flora named Burlsworth Trophy semifinalist after spectacular 2026 season
AMES — Iowa State running back Aiden Flora, a former walk-on from Adel, Iowa, was named one of 10 semifinalists for the 2026 Burlsworth Trophy on November 10 after rushing for 1,119 yards and nine touchdowns.
Beverly Zieman, 88, devoted her life to family, farming and treasured traditions in Meservey
MESERVEY — Beverly Jean Zieman, 88, a longtime Meservey resident whose life centered on family, farming, homemade meals and the special bonds she shared with her children and grandchildren, died Monday, November 9, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Thornton United Methodist Church, 404 Maple Street in Thornton. Visitation will take place at the church from 10 to 11 a.m., immediately preceding the service. Burial will follow at Meservey Cemetery. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory of Thornton is caring for Beverly and her family.
Shelley Moore, 77, brought music, laughter and a welcoming spirit to Mason City
MASON CITY — Shelley Denise Moore, 77, a longtime Mason City resident whose warm personality, love of music and dedication to family and community touched countless lives across North Iowa, died Monday, November 9, 2026, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street NE in Mason City. Funeral services will follow Saturday, November 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Beverly Butler officiating. A private burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Memorial contributions may be directed to the North Iowa Humane Society or the Shelley D. Moore Memorial Fund.
Cerro Gordo supervisors approve $414,233 in claims, review three hog manure plans and discuss real estate behind closed doors
MASON CITY — Cerro Gordo County supervisors approved $414,232.66 in claims, forwarded three livestock manure plans to Iowa DNR, and discussed real estate in closed session November 9, 2026. Read all 161 claims.
Mason City bar brawl leaves two hurt, five arrested as police investigate reported bat attacks
MASON CITY — A large overnight brawl outside a Mason City bar left at least two people with injuries to their faces and heads, brought emergency medical crews to the scene and led to five arrests early Monday, November 9, 2026, as police investigated reports that people were struck with a club or bat-type weapon.
Iowa woman’s Sunday stroll turns terrifying when chased by alleged sex attacker
A peaceful Sunday afternoon walk turned into a frightening ordeal for an Iowa woman who reported being chased and assaulted along a walking trail on November 8, 2026. Her screams for help sent the suspect running, police said, and a search involving several law enforcement agencies followed. Cops used surveillance cameras to track down and nab a suspect (pictured at top).
Beverly Olesen, 87, leaves a legacy of family, farm life and cherished memories in Charles City
CHARLES CITY — Beverly Alice Olesen, 87, of Charles City, whose life was filled with devotion to her family, hard work on the family farm and a wide range of hobbies and friendships, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City, with Erik Hoefer officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Croix Hospice.
Iowa women’s wrestling: No. 2 Hawkeyes fall 22-20 to Grand Valley State at Yorktown Duals
CHARLESTON, S.C. — No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling closed the Throwdown on the Yorktown with a narrow 22-20 loss to No. 7 Grand Valley State on Sunday, November 8, 2026, finishing the event with a 2-1 dual record despite winning its final four matches.
Northern Iowa woman trapped, critically injured in two-vehicle crash
CLERMONT — An 83-year-old Northern Iowa woman had to be rescued from her wrecked car after a violent rear-end collision in Fayette County on Friday, November 6, 2026, leaving her with life-threatening injuries and requiring an emergency medical flight to Wisconsin.
Northern Iowa drivers warned of I-35 closures November 11-14
DES MOINES — Northern Iowa motorists traveling through the Des Moines metro area this week should prepare for overnight Interstate 35 closures, including a shutdown lasting up to 15 hours, as construction crews make major traffic adjustments along one of Iowa’s busiest highway corridors.
Northern Iowa health officials raise concerns over nearly 2.9 million gallons of hog manure, application sites near waterways and towns
MASON CITY — A sharp increase in hog manure production at one Northern Iowa confinement operation, combined with concerns about manure application near communities, waterways and wildlife areas, has drawn scrutiny from Cerro Gordo County public health officials, according to documents submitted to the county Board of Supervisors for its Monday, November 9, 2026, meeting.
Iowa man killed in motorcycle crash on Interstate 80 after riding into median and striking cable barrier
POLK COUNTY — A 61-year-old Iowa man died Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2026, when his motorcycle left Interstate 80, traveled approximately 250 feet through a grassy median and struck a cable barrier, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
Northern Iowa man nabbed in meth dealing conspiracy after five undercover drug buys, faces life in federal prison
SIOUX CITY — A Northern Iowa man who sold methamphetamine to law enforcement informants in five controlled purchases has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges, admitting his involvement in a conspiracy operating in the Fort Dodge area for approximately two years.
Iowa police chase ends in deadly head-on crash, killing 16-year-old boy and fleeing suspect
CEDAR RAPIDS — A 16-year-old Iowa boy and a 36-year-old Nebraska man were killed Friday afternoon, November 6, 2026, when a police pursuit that stretched across four Iowa counties, included gunfire directed at law enforcement and involved a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Highway 30 ended in a head-on collision.
Iowa woman, 41, killed in head-on crash after teen driver attempts to pass in no-passing zone
A 41-year-old Iowa woman was killed and a 15-year-old driver suffered life-threatening injuries in a head-on collision Friday afternoon, November 6, 2026, after the teenager attempted to pass other vehicles in a designated no-passing zone on a rural roadway, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
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