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News Headlines for March 12, 2026
Revenue gap for state of Iowa leads to sharp political debate
DES MOINES – The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to update the state’s official financial forecast. The meeting has generated significant discussion because it confirmed a substantial decline in projected tax revenue, leading to sharply different interpretations from state leaders on both sides of the aisle.
How Upgrading to a Router 5g Transforms Connectivity_ 03_12
Stepping into the realm of 5G connectivity through an upgraded router promises unprecedented internet speeds
Northern Iowa police department introduces fancy new UTV
WEST UNION, IOWA – The West Union Police Department announced that they received a new Kawasaki Side-by-Side (SxS) from Decorah Kawasaki Suzuki Sports Center.
Northern Iowa woman and child taken to hospital after ATV crash
SUMNER, IOWA – A Northern Iowa woman lost control of an ATV she was operating and after it crashed and rolled, both her and a child inside were taken to a hospital.
College Basketball: Iowa State Cyclones drub ASU Sun Devils, 91-42
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – No. 7 Iowa State (26-6, 12-6 Big 12) cruised to a second-round victory in the Big 12 Tournament Wednesday Afternoon, downing Arizona State (17-16, 7-11 Big 12) for the second-consecutive game by a score of 91-42. Iowa State’s 49-point victory was the largest in Big 12 Tournament history.
OBIT: Linda L Fraser
Linda Lee Fraser, age 78, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, in Mason City. A celebration of Linda’s Life will be held on March 14, 2026, at 11:00am at Wesley Methodist Church.
OBIT: Larry Gene Walker
Larry Gene Walker, 73, of Mason City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 28, 2026. In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Fort Dodge man sent to federal prison for gun crimes
SIOUX CITY – A Fort Dodge man who possessed stolen and unregistered short-barreled firearms was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison.
OBIT: Dennis John Griffin
Dennis Griffin, 72, of Greene, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2026, at the Mitchell County Regional Medical Center.
Northern Iowa man accused of drunk texting in UTV crash
A Northern Iowa man was potentially hurt after cops say he was drunk and texting as he rove and then crashed his UTV into a ditch.
Iowa State aims to induct six into Athletics Hall of Fame
AMES – The Iowa State Letterwinners Club unveiled the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 today. Six former Cyclone athletes will be inducted into the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 25 in a ceremony at the Sukup End Zone Club in Ames. Registration will open at a later date.
OBIT: Charles “Chuck” Taylor
Charles “Chuck” Edward Taylor, 83, of Ventura, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2026, in Ventura, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.
Iowa’s popular spring turkey hunting seasons only a few weeks away
Once easily visible in large winter flocks scratching in picked crop fields along timber edges for waste grain, Iowa’s wild turkeys will seemingly disappear into the landscape as the days lengthen and temperatures warm.
Iowa man gets 15 years in prison for death of his 15-month-old daughter
An Iowa man evaded the most-serious of charges after a trial in the violent death of his tiny 15-month-old daughter.
Protected: Iowa man killed when Chevy leaves the road and crashes
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Iowa teen shot near a school
IOWA CITY – An Iowa teen was shot in this college town, not far from a park, and cops are hunting for clues.
Second year of Iowa 122 reconstruction project in Mason City begins on Monday, March 16
MASON CITY – The Iowa 122 reconstruction project between Monroe Avenue and Pierce Avenue in Mason City will be entering its second year on Monday, March 16, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mason City construction office.
Osage woman nabbed for drunk driving
OSAGE – An Osage woman was nabbed for drunk driving.
Teen shot dead in Dubuque
DUBUQUE – A dispute led to the fatal shooting of a teen in Dubuque Monday night, police say.
Mason City man exits house, performs lewd act in front of neighbors, police say
MASON CITY – On this unseasonably warm Spring afternoon, a Mason City man allegedly made a decision to exit his home and, in front of his neighbors, perform a lewd act that just might impact his life going forward.
OBIT: Karen Albertson
Karen J. Albertson, age 62, of Leland, IA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at her home in Leland surrounded by her family. Memorial Services for Karen will take place at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 113 5th Ave. E, Leland, Iowa.
Mason City criminal busted for dealing meth, gets 13 years in federal prison
This long-time Mason City criminal finally went to far with his meth-dealing enterprise, and now will serve 13 years in federal prison.
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