- Protected: Northern Iowa woman desperately flees cops, ends up in a cage
- Protected: Cops find Charles City man passed out in street, costs him over $300
- Protected: Man behind bars after allegedly assaulting two people in Mason City
News Headlines for August 28, 2026
ICE is getting electric-shock gloves—and Democrats aren’t happy about it
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving ahead with a $16.7 million purchase of 6,000 pairs of electric-shock gloves designed to help federal officers gain control of resisting suspects and combative detainees.
Supporters describe the gloves as another tool for officers confronting dangerous people. Democratic lawmakers and civil-rights advocates see a weapon ripe for abuse.
The CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E.—short for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter—looks and functions like an ordinary patrol glove until an officer activates its electrical mode. When the glove touches exposed skin, it sends electrical pulses into the person’s body, causing intense pain intended to stop resistance and compel compliance.
UNI soccer scores first goal of season, snaps nine-game losing streak with 1-1 draw
CEDAR FALLS — The UNI Panthers finally broke through Thursday, scoring their first goal of the season and snapping a nine-game losing streak with a 1-1 draw against St. Ambrose at the UNI Soccer Field.
Ian Ackroyd, 61, of Spirit Lake, remembered for agricultural career and devotion to his grandsons
SPIRIT LAKE — Ian Richard Ackroyd, 61, of Spirit Lake, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, August 31, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home, 1302 Hill Avenue in Spirit Lake.
Hawkeyes hammer Cyclones in Cy-Hawk soccer showdown, roll to 2-0 shutout
AMES — The Iowa Hawkeyes seized control early and never let Iowa State breathe Thursday night, rolling to a 2-0 Cy-Hawk victory at the Cyclone Sports Complex.
Iowa dominated nearly every phase of the rivalry match, piling up a staggering 26-2 advantage in shots while holding the Cyclones without a single attempt during the second half.
Iowa lands $135.7 million payday as Meta agrees to sweeping protections for children
DES MOINES — Iowa is set to collect more than $135 million from social-media giant Meta under a landmark multistate settlement that will also force major changes to how Facebook and Instagram treat children and teenagers.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the settlement Wednesday, calling it a major victory in the state’s fight against Big Tech.
Broadside crash at rural Franklin County intersection leaves three injured, one airlifted
LATIMER — A violent collision at an uncontrolled rural intersection in Franklin County left three northern Iowa men injured Monday morning, including one who was flown to a Mason City hospital.
Cerro Gordo supervisors award $2.26 million road contract, approve $352,442 in claims
MASON CITY — Cerro Gordo County supervisors awarded a more than $2.26 million road construction contract Monday for a resurfacing and recycling project leading toward Mason City, while also approving more than $352,000 in county claims.
Mason City woman rescued after felon with violent record allegedly strangles, holds her captive; SOG storms apartment
MASON CITY — An injured woman was rescued from a Mason City apartment Wednesday night after police say a convicted felon with a lengthy criminal history allegedly assaulted her, violated a protective order and held her against her will before refusing to surrender to law enforcement.
The situation became serious enough that police issued a precautionary shelter-in-place order to nearby residents before the Special Operations Group went into the apartment and took the suspect into custody.
Three Algona goons nabbed after small children allegedly snatched from Northern Iowa home, mother assaulted and threatened
Three “from” Algona are jailed on $100,000 cash bonds after a frightening Northern Iowa incident in which police say a woman was assaulted inside her home, her two young children were forcibly taken and the suspects threatened to kill the children if she contacted law enforcement.
Police were told that several people had entered the residence, assaulted the woman and forcibly removed her 4-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son.
Both children suffered minor injuries during the incident, police said.
Mitchell County supervisors approve $100,000 server project, hire zoning administrator and prepare to replace sheriff’s K9
OSAGE — Mitchell County supervisors approved up to $100,000 for a major computer-server upgrade, adopted
Connor John Burch, 4, of Estherville, remembered for infectious giggle, tender heart and love of anything with wheels
ESTHERVILLE — Connor John Burch, 4, of Estherville, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville.
A celebration of Connor’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 27, at Forest City United Methodist Church, 305 South Clark Street.
Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the service begins.
Long-planned Des Moines soccer stadium development skids to a halt after city walks away
DES MOINES — A massive economic development project years in the making has hit the rocks in Iowa’s capital city, with Des Moines officials pulling the plug on negotiations for a proposed professional soccer stadium and surrounding entertainment district after concluding the city could no longer afford the deal.
The City of Des Moines announced Wednesday, August 26, 2026, that it has ended seven years of negotiations with the Krause Group over redevelopment of the former DICO industrial site southwest of downtown (the area in Des Moines is pictured at top).
Mason City police seek help locating missing 13-year-old
MASON CITY – The Mason City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Invictus Sovereign Walsh, a 13-year-old reported missing in Mason City.
Big Ten, SEC slam door on NFL players returning to college as eligibility chaos spreads nationwide
CHICAGO — The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference have drawn a firm line in the rapidly changing world of college athletics, adopting new rules designed to prevent players who have crossed into professional football from returning to college teams — a move that directly affects the Iowa Hawkeyes and could soon reach Iowa State and other major programs.
The Big Ten announced Tuesday that its schools unanimously adopted a conference eligibility rule prohibiting football players from competing at a Big Ten institution if they have signed a professional contract, appeared on a professional roster at any point or declared for the NFL Draft as an underclassman and failed to withdraw.
Passed-out Northern Iowa felon allegedly caught with meth and stolen gun, house raid follows hours later
A convicted felon allegedly found passed out in a vehicle at a Northern Iowa park was hauled to jail after deputies say they discovered methamphetamine and a stolen firearm, then investigators raided a remote residence just hours later and brought another felony gun charge.
UNI volleyball picked to win fifth straight MVC crown as four Panthers earn preseason honors
CEDAR FALLS — The UNI volleyball dynasty is expected to keep rolling in 2026, with Northern Iowa picked as the favorite to capture a fifth consecutive Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship and four Panthers earning preseason all-conference honors.
UNI received nine of 11 first-place votes and 119 total points in the MVC preseason coaches poll released Monday, putting the Panthers atop the league’s preseason rankings for the fourth consecutive year.
North Iowa business standouts named finalists for 2026 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala
MASON CITY – Some of North Iowa’s most ambitious business owners, rising entrepreneurs and innovative companies will take center stage when the NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center holds its 2026 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala.
The sixth biennial gala will take place Thursday, September 24, 2026, at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.
UNI Panthers roll out new booze zone inside UNI-Dome as Americans increasingly put down the bottle
CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa is expanding its alcohol marketing inside the UNI-Dome with a newly branded booze station for Panther football fans—even as fewer Americans say they are drinking.
UNI Athletics announced August 25, 2026, that fans attending home football games this fall will be able to visit the new NÜTRL Zone on the north concourse of the UNI-Dome.
Mark L. Van Lent, 59, of Nora Springs, remembered as baseball standout, devoted family man of faith
NORA SPRINGS — Mark L. Van Lent, 59, of Nora Springs, a former Mason City and NIACC baseball standout, longtime technology professional and devoted husband, father and grandfather, died Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home while surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 29, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 South Kentucky Avenue in Mason City, with Pastor Tim Moore officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 28, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City.
Mark will be laid to rest at Park Cemetery in Nora Springs following Saturday’s service.
Mason City lottery-ticket thief nabbed biking through closed park, doesn’t go quietly
MASON CITY — A convicted lottery-ticket thief was nabbed pedaling through a closed Mason City park in the middle of the night, and police say he didn’t go quietly.
Mason City police encountered 45-year-old Jeffery Allen Dahle Jr. during a bicycle stop at 3:14 a.m. on August 23, 2026, near 802 3rd Street NE, an address located inside East Park…
Forest City man who faced two child sex abuse charges sent to prison after plea deal
FOREST CITY — A Forest City man who originally faced two Class B felony sexual abuse charges is headed to state prison after reaching a plea agreement and receiving a 10-year sentence Tuesday.
James Allan Schaumberg, 60, was sentenced August 25, 2026, in Iowa District Court following his conviction for lascivious acts with a child — fondle or touch child, a Class C felony.
Massive 724-acre data center proposal headed for Hancock County zoning hearing
GARNER — A proposal that could bring a sprawling data center development to Hancock County is moving into the public zoning process, with more than 724 acres of agricultural land targeted for possible conversion to industrial use.
The Hancock County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday, September 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hancock County Public Safety Center, 875 State Street in Garner.
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