- Protected: Iowa man killed when Chevy leaves the road and crashes
- Protected: Mason City man sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine
- Protected: Gunshot report leads police to standoff at Mason City home; one arrested
News Headlines for August 31, 2026
Northern Iowa truck crashes through fence, slams into tree and erupts in flames, killing driver
BRITT — A truck driver was killed Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer left a rural Hancock County road, crossed a field entrance, crashed through a fence and struck a tree before catching fire.
The fatal crash happened at approximately 1:55 p.m. August 31 on James Avenue north of 290th Street.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2024 Western Star tractor-trailer was traveling northbound on James Avenue when it left the roadway to the right.
Cerro Gordo slammer dweller battled cops, lost nearly $28K, now awaits sex-crime sentencing
MASON CITY — A Cerro Gordo County slammer dweller who battled law enforcement, drove drunk, tried to outrun police and escaped a Class B felony burglary conviction through a plea deal has paid nearly $28,000 for his mounting legal troubles—and he is not finished yet.
Keith James Ingersoll (pictured at top), 37, is back in the Cerro Gordo County Jail as he awaits sentencing for assault with intent to commit sexual abuse.
Motorcyclist suffers significant injuries in Mason City crash
MASON CITY — A motorcyclist suffered significant injuries after losing control and crashing along Highway 65 in Mason City.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:32 PM on Monday, August 31, 2026, on northbound U.S. Highway 65 south of 43rd Street SW, within the Mason City limits….
Mason City man jailed after disturbance call leads to alleged assault on officer
MASON CITY — A Mason City man was jailed Saturday afternoon after police responded to a disturbance on the city’s southeast side and accused him of interfering with officers and assaulting a person in a protected occupation.
Mason City police were called at 3:17 p.m. August 30 to 1319 South Virginia Avenue for a disorderly disturbance, fight or out-of-control person.
Hit-and-run driver strikes Iowa pedestrian, flees scene as police launch investigation
An Iowa man was airlifted to a hospital after he was struck by an unknown vehicle while walking along a rural road, and authorities say the driver fled without stopping.
Iowa State Cyclones blank Northern Iowa Panthers in 5-0 soccer rout
AMES — Iowa State erupted for five goals from five different players Sunday night, overwhelming Northern Iowa 5-0 at the Cyclone Sports Complex and handing the struggling Panthers another lopsided defeat.
The Cyclones entered the match having gone scoreless in their previous three outings, but that drought ended decisively against UNI.
Iowa State improved to 3-2-1 on the season while Northern Iowa fell to 0-5-1.
Iowa Supreme Court considers major changes to how lawyers remove jurors from trials
DES MOINES — Iowa’s highest court is considering a significant change to the way attorneys remove prospective jurors from criminal and civil trials, including new restrictions intended to prevent race or ethnicity — even unconscious bias — from influencing who ultimately sits on a jury.
Chief Justice Susan Christensen signed an order August 26 opening a two-month public comment period on proposed amendments to Iowa’s Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Criminal Procedure.
The proposal comes from the Iowa Supreme Court’s Fairness in Jury Selection Task Force, which spent months studying how attorneys use strikes during jury selection.
Trump administration targets 270 CDL schools in massive crackdown on fraudulent truck-driver training
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is moving to boot roughly 270 commercial driver training schools from the federal system after investigators uncovered missing testing records, unlicensed instructors, inadequate driving ranges and even a purported “classroom” located inside a school bus parked in the back of a trailer.
The sweeping enforcement action announced Monday by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice and other federal agencies expands a crackdown that has already reached Iowa highways.
Theodore “Ted” Hartz Christensen, 84, Clear Lake, remembered for lifetime of teaching, coaching and learning
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA — Theodore “Ted” Hartz Christensen, 84, of Clear Lake, a longtime Iowa educator and coach whose passion for learning continued throughout his life, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center.
Per Ted’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Services will be announced at a later date.
State sends meth felon to Mason City, cops nab her at Beje Clark on fresh felony drug charge
MASON CITY — A convicted meth felon with a staggering rap sheet littered with cases far from Mason City was shipped into local supervision at the worthless Beje Clark criminal haven for the hopeless — and now Mason City police allege she brought fresh poison into the community.
Ila Jeane Hebel, 97, Manly, remembered for family, friendship and a life well lived
MANLY, IOWA — Ila Jeane (Liljedahl) Hebel, 97, of Manly, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Manly Specialty Care.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, 410 N. Broadway St. in Manly.
A celebration of life gathering will follow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manly Junction Railroad Museum, 3725 Orchid Ave. in Manly.
Iowa predator who hid cameras in porta-potties at kids’ events gets 20 years in federal prison
An Iowa man who secretly planted miniature cameras inside portable toilets at youth sporting events and other public gatherings has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after admitting to child exploitation crimes.
Federal prosecutors revealed that Tyler Pavlick had placed miniature video cameras in the tanks of porta-potties at three separate events…
Tanna E. Quisley, 29, Northwood, remembered for kindness, perseverance and making others feel special
NORTHWOOD, IOWA — Tanna Elizabeth Quisley, 29, a Northwood native who built a life around friendship, service and caring for others, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, in Coralville.
A celebration of Tanna’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 4, at First Lutheran Church, 309 9th St. N. in Northwood. Family members will greet friends and relatives following the service during a time of fellowship and sharing memories.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 3, at First Lutheran Church.
Tanna will be laid to rest at North Shell Rock Cemetery at a later date.
Bitcoin Mining Meets the AI Infrastructure Boom: How SHRMiner Brings Cloud Computing Power to Crypto Users
Bitcoin mining companies are rapidly becoming major players in the global AI infrastructure market.
Hawkeyes sweep Sacred Heart, capture Black Knight Invitational title with perfect 3-0 start
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Iowa volleyball completed a perfect opening weekend Sunday morning, sweeping Sacred Heart in straight sets to win the Black Knight Invitational at Christl Arena.
The Hawkeyes dispatched the Pioneers 25-20, 25-20 and 25-19, improving to 3-0 for the second consecutive season while winning their season-opening tournament for the second year in a row.
Biden’s FEMA workers cheated Trump-supporting homes after hurricane, watchdog uncovers
WASHINGTON — Federal disaster workers operating during the Biden administration improperly skipped Florida homes displaying signs supporting Donald Trump while canvassing communities devastated by Hurricane Milton, according to a newly released Department of Homeland Security inspector general investigation.
The Department of Homeland Security announced the findings after the DHS Office of Inspector General concluded that FEMA disaster-response personnel violated federal law and agency policy when political signage was used as a reason not to approach certain homes.
The investigation focused on Federal Emergency Management Agency outreach following Hurricane Milton, which struck Florida in October 2024, just weeks before the presidential election between Trump and then-Vice President Kamala Harris.
According to DHS, some households displaying pro-Trump signs were deliberately bypassed by FEMA personnel conducting disaster-survivor outreach.
OBIT: Shirley Jean Fullerton, 94, of Rockford
Shirley Jean Fullerton, 94, of Rockford, Iowa, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 28, 2026. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church, 21 3rd St NW in Rockford, IA. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the church, with a one-hour visitation prior to the service, with Pastor Chan Gok Kim officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. Arrangements are with Fullerton Funeral Home.
Iowa volleyball improves to 2-0 as Jim Barnes earns 500th career victory
WEST POINT, N.Y. — The Iowa volleyball team improved to 2-0 Saturday afternoon with a four-set victory over UAlbany, while head coach Jim Barnes celebrated the 500th win of his coaching career.
The Hawkeyes defeated the Great Danes 25-18, 27-29, 25-16 and 25-13 inside Christl Arena at the Black Knight Invitational.
Barnes became one of just 28 active NCAA Division I head coaches to reach 500 career victories.
Dusty Northern Iowa road turns dangerous as pickup slams into livestock trailer, seriously injuring teen
A dusty rural roadway with poor visibility turned dangerous in Fayette County when a pickup truck carrying three juveniles slammed into the back of a livestock trailer loaded with pigs, leaving one young driver seriously injured.
Heroic ICE agents clean up violent crooks in America’s capital region, arrest more than 1,300 illegal aliens
WASHINGTON – Federal immigration officers arrested more than 1,300 illegal aliens during a sweeping two-week enforcement operation across Virginia and Maryland, including people accused or convicted of murder, kidnapping, sexual offenses, drunk driving, robbery and other crimes, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers made 1,328 arrests between August 1 and August 14 as part of “Operation Safe Community – Washington, D.C.”
Iowa mayor and avid motorcyclist killed in bike crash
An Iowa mayor was killed in a motorcycle crash last weekend while riding on Highway…
Two killed after semi leaves Iowa Interstate highway, crashes into bridge support
Two people were killed when a semi left an Iowa Interstate highway and slammed into a bridge support, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
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