- Protected: Charles City woman injured and cited by police after auto crash flips her vehicle on its side, causing $15K damages
- Protected: Charles City man with violent past accused of felony assault
- Protected: Nora Springs volunteer fireman dies in auto crash
News Headlines for April 5, 2026
Northern Iowa farmer who lied to his bank and cost it $800K gets prison, but still walking free
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Northern Iowa farmer who lied to a local small-town bank to get a farm operating line of credit was sentenced April 1, 2026, to six months in federal prison – but he is still walking free at this time.
Senator Doug Campbell says a number of beneficial bills are advancing in the Iowa Legislature
A number of beneficial bills are advancing in the Iowa Legislature as the governing body looks to wrap things up this year, and a budget bill is still being hammered out.
According to Senator Campbell: “A $9.623 billion budget target would leave the state budget with a projected total of $4.8 billion in ending balance, the Taxpayer Relief Fund, and the rainy day funds at the end of FY27. A target of $9.623 billion includes the nearly $100 million in new money for K-12 education passed in earlier in the session and a total increase of $114 million in new spending for the next fiscal year.”
OBIT: Barbara Elaine Berge
Barbara Elaine Berge, age 84, of Osage, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage, Iowa. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Osage.
Waterloo woman found dead, suspect nabbed
WATERLOO – A woman was found dead in a Waterloo home, and cops quickly nabbed a suspect in the apparent killing.
OBIT: Eldean August Wendt
Eldean August Wendt was called peacefully to his savior on March 30, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Eldean’s celebration of life will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Osage with visitation on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
OBIT: Leon Joseph Weaver
Leon Joseph Weaver, 71, of Rockwell, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
OBIT: David Dorenkamp
David Dorenkamp, age 68, long-time Thornton resident and 30 year volunteer firefighter, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 30, 2026 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Thornton United Methodist Church.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird to hold town hall in Mitchell county
OSAGE – Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird will hold a town hall meeting in Osage next week.
Belmond residents killed in Wright county auto crash
WRIGHT COUNTY — Two Belmond residents were killed Friday evening following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 69 involving an illegal maneuver.
Drunk driver nabbed entering Charles City after tip
CHARLES CITY — A multi-county traffic complaint ended in an arrest Thursday evening after Charles City police intercepted an intoxicated driver entering the city limits.
Dancing for the Dream event at Surf Ballroom raises over $200,000 as participants win prizes
MASON CITY — The historic Surf Ballroom was transformed into a powerhouse of philanthropy and performance as 43 North Iowa’s signature “Dancing for the Dream” fundraiser shattered records, raising more than $200,000 to support local individuals living with disabilities and mental health challenges. The sold-out event brought together a capacity crowd to celebrate a night defined by community spirit and creative energy.
UNI Panthers introduce Kyle Green as men’s head basketball coach
CEDAR FALLS – The return of Kyle Green to the University of Northern Iowa was marked by a powerful sense of homecoming and deep-seated emotion during his introductory press conference at the McLeod Center this week. Stepping into the role as the 26th head coach in program history, Green—who spent 16 years as an assistant and associate head coach in Cedar Falls—frequently paused to compose himself, admitting early on that there was likely an “over-under” on how long it would take for him to start crying.
Illegal alien in big trouble after fleeing cops at 100mph and slamming head-on into Jeep, killing pregnant teen
WASHINGTON – Another illegal alien has tragically killed innocent American citizens, this time a teen and her unborn child, which usually doesn’t bother Democrats, but Homeland Security is making sure this killer gets exactly what is coming to him.
Rep. Shannon Latham says speed limit increase to 60mph on state highways advances in Iowa Legislature
“The Iowa House of Representatives voted to move the speed limit to 60 on two-lane state highways,” Rep. Latham said.
Justice Department sues Minnesota to keep males out of girls’ sports and bathrooms
ST. PAUL – In Minnesota, girls are under attack by males masquerading as females (check for the XY chromosome in any cell for a clue) and leadership there celebrate the harm and chaos, but the Justice Department is aiming to shake these fraudsters so hard they are forced to recognize common sense.
Minnesota celebrates as “boys invade intimate spaces designated exclusively for girls, such as multi-person locker rooms and bathrooms…” the lawsuit states.
Mason City man enters guilty plea to child exploitation and gun crimes
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Mason City man who sexually exploited children, possessed child pornography, and possessed a stolen firearm pled guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa man flees cops after multiple no-contact order violations
Most modern 22-year-old males spend their Friday afternoons playing video games, posing for goofy selfies, eating pop tarts in their mom’s basements, and deciding just how far their drawers can hang below their waistlines, but this Iowa man apparently spent his day trying to see how many times he could get handcuffed after he blew off a judge’s no-contact order over and over.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson equates birthright citizenship to stealing a wallet in Japan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said this week that so-called “birthright citizenship” is pretty much exactly the same as stealing a wallet in Japan, and Republicans nationwide are saying both are bad news.
OBIT: Mary M. Kamish
Mary M. (McNally) Kamish “Muggs,” 72, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the I.O.O.F Home in Mason City. The family will host a Celebration of Life for Mary’s family and close friends on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2:00-5:00 pm. at the Bendickson family home in Alden, MN.
Selfish Iowa drivers addicted to their phones put on notice by Iowa State Patrol
MASON CITY – Drivers in Iowa who think their beeping phone is more important than the lives of everyone else on the road are officially on notice. This month, the Iowa State Patrol and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau have declared that the “educational” period of the state’s hands-free law is over, and the era of “paying for your poor life choices” has begun.
Iowa man accused of smacking kid with sack of trash
SIDNEY, IOWA – In a performance that won’t be winning any “Father of the Year” trophies, a 34-year-old Iowa man found himself trading his domestic duties for a cramped cell at the local jail last week. Camaron Jean Focht was arrested on the afternoon of March 26, 2026, after a security camera—the silent, digital snitch that never sleeps—allegedly caught him engaging in a parenting style best described as “sanitation-based assault.”
OBIT: Judy Johnson
Judy Johnson, age 79 of Emmetsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Emmetsburg Care Center. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 4, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg.
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