- Protected: Belmond man accused of beating toddler to death; needs translator for case
- Protected: Traffic stop with weed aroma leads to arrest of three Northern Iowa suspects
- Protected: Juvies who stole bikes and vehicle nabbed in Charles City
News Headlines for March 27, 2026
College Basketball: Iowa Hawkeyes stun Nebraska Cornhuskers, 77-71, to reach Elite 8
HOUSTON — For the first time in nearly four decades, the Iowa Hawkeyes are heading to the Elite Eight.
In a gritty comeback at the Toyota Center on Thursday night, the ninth-seeded Hawkeyes erased a double-digit deficit to stun fourth-seeded Nebraska, 77-71. The victory marks Iowa’s first trip to the regional finals since 1987 and continues a historic “giant-killer” run that has seen them topple No. 8 Clemson, No. 1 Florida, and now the Huskers in just seven days.
Honduran who preyed on Iowa children gets 42 years in federal prison
A Honduran national prowling around Iowa was sentenced to 42 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography.
Men masquerading as women no longer allowed to pummel actual females in Olympics
LOS ANGELES – Common sense has re-entered the discussion on fairness in sports, and after men pretending to be women have dominated actual female humans in sports for years, and sometimes delivered brutal beatings (see: boxing), this travesty will never again take place in Olympic competition as biological men will have to stay out of women’s events and take their lumps against males.
Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females, determined on the basis of a one‑time SRY gene screening.
Over a dozen Iowa children hurt at school pickup lane when car jumps curb
An errant driver slammed into numerous children this week at an Iowa school’s student pickup lane, and those involved are trying to process the aftermath.
Mason City neighborhood locked down Thursday evening as local crook throws tantrum
MASON CITY – An armed standoff that paralyzed a Mason City neighborhood ended safely Thursday evening after a wanted man, previously accused of violent crimes, refused to surrender to authorities, triggering a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.
OBIT: Michael Allan Hanson
Michael Allan Hanson, 78, of Ventura, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, with his family by his side. A family graveside service will be held at a later date in Brush Point Cemetery.
Mason City “dark web” meth dealer gets a decade in federal prison
At the plea and sentencing hearings, convict Victor Ineson admitted that between about April 2024 and continuing to December 2024, he and another utilized the “dark web” to purchase approximately three pounds of methamphetamine which was shipped to them from the U.S. Postal Service for further distribution in the Iowa area.
President Donald J. Trump’s signature to appear on future U.S. paper currency
WASHINGTON – In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency along with the Secretary of the Treasury, marking the first time in history for a sitting president.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are on a path toward unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar dominance, and fiscal strength and stability,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.
OBIT: Nick J. Zahariades
Nick J. Zahariades, 89, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Iowa economic development board doles out millions to prospective businesses
DES MOINES — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board this week approved assistance for two manufacturing companies, which will assist in the creation of 26 jobs and result in $5.38 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Adel and Waverly. The board also approved assistance for startups in Ames, Des Moines and West Des Moines, while projects in Spencer and Webster City received awards through the Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) program. In addition, reinvestment districts in Des Moines and Fort Dodge received approval for amended plans.
Iowa City house fire causes thousands in damages
IOWA CITY – The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 1:08 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 55 Amber Lane. Reports indicated the home and deck were on fire.
Iowa man nabbed after road rage incident in which woman was beaten
This Iowa man allegedly beat a woman senseless with his fists during a traffic altercation – and was free at the time of the incident even though he had earlier been accused of heinous crimes like attempted murder – and although he fled the scene, cops eventually tracked him down to stand trial.
ICE pleads with leftist Governor Pritzker to detain alien accused of killing teen college student
According to local reports, 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed last Thursday morning around 1:00 am while she was walking in a park with friends. Illegal alien Jose Medina-Medina is accused of approaching her while wearing a mask and armed with a gun. As she attempted to flee, he fired his gun and shot her. Gorman was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.
“Sheridan Gorman had her whole life ahead of her before this cold-blooded killer decided to end her life. She was failed by open border policies and sanctuary politicians who released this illegal alien twice before he went on to commit this heinous murder,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “We are calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago’s sanctuary politicians to commit to not releasing this criminal illegal alien from jail back into American neighborhoods.”
Employees at Iowa City businesses face salty fines for selling booze to minors
IOWA CITY – The Iowa City Police Department conducted alcohol sales law compliance checks on March 13 and March 20, 2026, at dozens of businesses. 16 businesses checked by police sold to the underage buyers, and the employees that committed the infraction will face a salty penalty.
College Softball: Iowa State Cyclones defeat Drake Bulldogs in extras, 6-5
AMES – Iowa State (20-10, 3-3 Big 12) ran its winning streak to five on Wednesday evening, besting the Drake Bulldogs (7-19, 1-5 MVC) by a score of 6-5 in eight innings.
College Basketball: BIG 10 flying high with 6 teams in Sweet 16 beginning play Thursday
CHICAGO – A Big Ten record six teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Purdue, just one team shy of the NCAA Tournament record.
OBIT: Steve Rowe
Steven “Steve” Rowe, age 75, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve was born on December 10, 1950, in Storm Lake, Iowa. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1969.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst secures $700+ million taxpayer win with sale of vacant federal building
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to downsize federal overhead, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the official sale of the GSA Regional Office Building in the nation’s capital. The transaction is expected to save American taxpayers more than $700 million in combined maintenance and renovation costs.
OBIT: Ronald E. Dannen
Ronald “Ron” E. Dannen, 78, of Grimes, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, IA. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.
Feds to investigate data center energy usage; no project imminent in Mason City
MASON CITY – A federal government agency announced today that they are investigating energy and resource consumption and usage at data centers, which are becoming more prevalent in the U.S., even as rumors of a project in Mason City are rampant in the community.
Northern Iowa traffic stop leads to swath of charges for several suspects
What began as a routine welfare check on a disabled vehicle early Saturday morning quickly evolved into a sweep of underage citations and the arrest of an Northern Iowa man.
Cops arrest juvenile after shots fired in downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY – A child allegedly, recklessly, fired a gun in the popular Iowa City downtown area on a recent morning, and cops now have the suspect in custody as they promise more arrests in the incident.
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