News Headlines for September 13, 2026
UNI Panther volleyball sweeps Rice behind Dykstra’s 20 kills, sets up showdown with No. 5 Louisville
HOUSTON, TEXAS — UNI Panther volleyball found its offensive rhythm Saturday afternoon, pounding out 50 kills and hitting a season-best .310 as Northern Iowa swept Rice in straight sets for its first true road victory of the 2026 season.
The Panthers defeated the Owls 25-18, 25-20 and 25-23 at Tudor Fieldhouse during their second match of the Rice Invitational.
Iowa trooper shot confronting accused killer finally home after weeks in hospital
An Iowa State Patrol trooper who was shot while racing toward danger last month is finally home, continuing his recovery after spending more than three weeks in a Des Moines-area hospital.
Trooper Chase Carruthers was released from the hospital Friday, September 11, a welcome development after the violent August 18 shooting in Stuart that left one woman dead and Carruthers seriously wounded.
Anonymous tip could bring consequences for Northern Iowa property owner after dozens of buried tires uncovered
An anonymous tip about tires allegedly buried beneath concrete at a rural Northern Iowa property has turned into a state environmental investigation that could bring consequences for one of the responsible land owners after dozens of tires were eventually dug up and hauled away.
State records show the DNR received an anonymous complaint on August 24 alleging that tires had been buried at the property during cleanup work and that concrete from an old foundation had been placed over them.
The complaint identified Zachary Knutson, who told investigators he had partial ownership of the property.
DNR hammers Northern Iowa turkey operation with $5,000 penalty after repeated violations
GRAFTON — A Northern Iowa turkey operation housing more than 55,000 birds has been hit with a $5,000 Iowa Department of Natural Resources penalty after regulators said the business repeatedly failed to meet state manure-management filing requirements despite years of warnings and an earlier fine.
Dalluge Turkey Farm, LLP operates an animal feeding operation at 301 4th Street in Grafton in Worth County.
Northern Iowa drought refuses to break despite August rain as hot, dry fall threat lingers
DES MOINES — Rain brought some badly needed relief across Iowa in August, but stubborn drought conditions continue to grip portions of Northern and western Iowa as farmers move toward harvest and the state heads into fall.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said Iowa experienced a wetter-than-normal August overall, yet dry conditions persisted or worsened in several parts of the state.
Ilhan Omar’s days in Congress could be numbered as DHS probe, fraud-linked circle and inflammatory record catch up
WASHINGTON — The heat surrounding Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is reaching a new level as the nation’s top immigration official says a federal investigation is underway, convicted fraudsters with ties to her political orbit draw renewed scrutiny, questions persist over her family finances, and years of inflammatory remarks about America and white men return to haunt one of Congress’ most controversial members.
Northern Iowa drug lair raided by law, two suspects nabbed on serious charges
A Northern Iowa home allegedly serving as a drug hangout was raided by the law late Wednesday after deputies tracked down a wanted felon and reportedly found him actively using controlled substances.
Iowa Hawkeye football stuns Iowa State on last-second field goal, wins Cy-Hawk thriller 16-13
IOWA CITY — Caden Buhr buried a 42-yard field goal with just 15 seconds remaining Saturday night, lifting the Iowa Hawkeye football team to a dramatic 16-13 victory over Iowa State in another bruising Cy-Hawk showdown at Kinnick Stadium.
The game delivered the close battle anticipated when the Hawkeyes and Cyclones prepared to collide under the Kinnick Stadium lights.
Both teams entered the rivalry game coming off convincing season-opening victories.
UNI Panther football explodes for 56 points, crushes Drake for first win of 2026
CEDAR FALLS — The UNI Panther football team turned its home opener into a rout Saturday, piling up 56 points and shutting out Drake in the second half on the way to a 56-14 victory inside the UNI-Dome.
The win came during Hall of Fame weekend and moved UNI to 1-1 after the Panthers dropped their season opener to Eastern Washington, 34-24.
No. 2 Iowa Hawkeye field hockey storms back in fourth quarter to beat No. 16 Miami, 2-1
EVANSTON, ILL. — The second-ranked Iowa Hawkeye field hockey team erased a fourth-quarter deficit with two penalty-corner goals Friday, rallying past No. 16 Miami (Ohio), 2-1, at Lakeside Field in the Midwest Challenge.
The comeback kept Iowa unbeaten at 5-0 and marked the Hawkeyes’ third come-from-behind victory of the young season.
Northern Iowa predator investigated by local police gets over 7 years after 1.6 million child porn images found
SIOUX CITY — A Northern Iowa man investigated by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and Charles City Police Department has been sentenced to 7½ years in federal prison after authorities found more than 1.6 million images of child pornography across 20 electronic devices.
Scott Devries, 57, of Hardy, was sentenced Thursday, September 11, 2026, by U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand to 90 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to one count of possession of child pornography.
Iowa Hawkeye volleyball survives Southern Illinois behind career night from Rosa Vesty
CORALVILLE — Iowa Hawkeye volleyball opened its home schedule with a four-set victory over Southern Illinois on Thursday night at Xtream Arena, powered by a career performance from Rosa Vesty.
The Hawkeyes won 25-23, 22-25, 25-15, 25-23 to improve to 5-2.
ICE nabs Bahamas national with violent rap sheet; feds say he illegally voted in 2020 election
WASHINGTON — Federal immigration agents have arrested a Bahamas national with a lengthy violent criminal record after investigators determined he illegally voted in the 2020 election, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Northern Iowa driver found in ditch at 3 a.m. nabbed on third OWI charge
A Northern Iowa man is facing a felony drunken-driving charge after a Fayette County deputy allegedly found his pickup truck sitting in a ditch during the middle of the night.
Unlicensed 15-year-old among two drivers cited after $10,000 Charles City wreck
CHARLES CITY — A 15-year-old driver without a valid driver’s license was among two motorists cited after a $10,000 crash at an uncontrolled Charles City intersection.
The Charles City Police Department responded to the intersection of 6th Avenue and C Street at approximately 6:07 p.m. Monday, September 7…
Mason City poised to raise speed limits on Highway 122 and Highway 65
MASON CITY — Thousands of motorists who regularly enter and leave Mason City on two of the community’s busiest highways could soon see a higher legal speed limit as city officials prepare to finalize changes allowing 60 mph travel on portions of Highway 122 and U.S. Highway 65.
The Mason City City Council is scheduled to consider the third and final reading of the speed-limit ordinance during its Tuesday, September 15 meeting.
Iowa Hawkeye volleyball rallies past Incarnate Word as Peyton Young erupts in season debut
CORALVILLE — Iowa Hawkeye volleyball shook off an ugly opening set Friday night and came roaring back to defeat Incarnate Word in four sets, getting a career performance from Peyton Young in her season debut.
The Hawkeyes knocked off the Cardinals 21-25, 25-23, 25-15 and 25-15 inside Xtream Arena, improving to 6-2 on the season and staying unbeaten at the Hawkeye Invitational.
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UNI Panther volleyball pushes No. 15 Creighton before falling in four sets
HOUSTON, TEXAS — UNI Panther volleyball gave nationally ranked Creighton a fight Friday afternoon, breaking through for a dominant third-set victory before the No. 15 Bluejays pulled away to hand Northern Iowa a four-set loss in the opening match of the Rice Invitational.
Creighton defeated UNI 25-16, 25-17, 15-25 and 25-19 at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Mason City council weighs 10-year, 100% city tax break for nearly 200-unit Willow Pointe development
MASON CITY — A developer planning nearly 200 rental townhomes in Mason City could receive a 100% break on the city portion of property taxes generated by the new development for 10 years under an agreement headed to the City Council.
The Mason City Council will consider the development agreement with Willow Pointe, LLC at its Tuesday, September 15 meeting. The project is planned for the west side of North Eisenhower Avenue, north of the MercyOne West Campus.
Steven H. “Steve” Dockstader, 66, of Clear Lake, remembered for courage, quick wit and family
CLEAR LAKE — Steven H. “Steve” Dockstader, 66, of Clear Lake, died of natural causes Thursday, September 10, 2026, one day before his 67th birthday, and is remembered for his courage, quick wit and devotion to family. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date, with final resting place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date. Steve’s final resting place will be Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.
Construction truck rams train in Charles City; driver had just resolved Mason City traffic case
CHARLES CITY — A Northern Iowa construction truck driver struck a train at a Charles City railroad crossing and later pleaded guilty to failing to properly stop, just days after another traffic case against him was resolved in Mason City.
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