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News Headlines for August 2, 2026
Worth supervisors accept recorder Teresa Olson’s resignation, approve $719,000 in claims at July 27 meeting
NORTHWOOD — The Worth County Board of Supervisors accepted County Recorder Teresa Olson’s resignation, approved a new first deputy treasurer and authorized more than $719,000 in county expenses during its Monday, July 27, 2026, meeting.
ACLU targets police presence in Iowa schools, demands districts eliminate resource officers
DES MOINES — The ACLU of Iowa is demanding that schools eliminate their resource-officer programs, a sweeping proposal that would remove armed law enforcement officers from campuses despite concerns that doing so could leave children and school employees less protected during a violent emergency – and good kids and teachers at the mercy kids no better than Scooby Doo villians.
Michael Cisneros, acquitted in notorious baby murder case, back in Cerro Gordo jail on Mason City assault charge
MASON CITY — A man whose name became widely known across Northern Iowa during a sensational child-murder trial more than a decade ago is back in the Cerro Gordo County Jail, this time accused of domestic abuse assault and interfering with police.
Trump administration probes “transgender dolls” aimed at children as young as 4 in Minnesota schools
MINNEAPOLIS — A controversial project offering gender-identity dolls with interchangeable body parts to educators working with children as young as 4 has triggered a federal investigation and renewed concerns that radical gender ideology is being pushed into classrooms without parents’ knowledge or consent.
The U.S. Department of Education announced July 29 that it had opened an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education following a complaint submitted on behalf of parents by Defending Education.
At the center of the controversy are “MyGender Dolls,” described by their creators as a play-based therapeutic resource for transgender and “gender diverse” children between the ages of 4 and 10.
Iowa, a deep-red state, is so far holding these types of programs outside our borders…
Estherville mourns the loss of Lori Gilbert, remembered for her caring heart and love of family
ESTHERVILLE — Lori Gilbert, 76, of Estherville, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Avera Holy Family Hospital, leaving behind a life marked by service, compassion and a deep love for her family and community.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.
Cerro Gordo supervisors to consider nearly $165,000 in funding for outside organizations at August 3 meeting
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider authorizing nearly $165,000 in taxpayer funding for 16 outside organizations during its regular meeting Monday, August 3, 2026.
The board will meet at 10 a.m. in the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse boardroom.
Cerro Gordo supervisors deny marina driveway request, approve Rockwell road payment
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors handled a brief agenda Monday morning, denying a driveway request tied to a local marina development, approving payment for a Rockwell road project, authorizing a payroll change in the Information Technology Department, and signing off on more than $310,000 in county claims during its July 27 meeting.
Manly mourns the loss of Karen Marie Severson, remembered for her quiet kindness and devotion to family
MANLY — Karen Marie Severson, 88, of Manly, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital in Mason City, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and selfless service to her family and community.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.
A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. A luncheon will follow before burial at Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle, Minnesota.
Bag-snatching can thief gets walloped with $710 bill after Northern Iowa caper
A Northern Iowa woman who swiped bags of empty beer cans from a local bar and cashed them in at a redemption center wound up owing a whopping $710.71 — far more than the cans were worth.
Spencer bids farewell to adventurous nurse and devoted family woman Mary Ann Olson, 85
SPENCER — Mary Ann Olson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and nurse whose adventurous spirit carried her from Iowa farm life to the Grand Canyon, RAGBRAI and countless journeys with her husband, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Spencer Hospital. She was 85.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 2, at the Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel, 401 North Seventh Street in Estherville.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 3, at Wallingford Lutheran Church, 221 Saint James Avenue in Wallingford.
Completely befuddled Indiana Fever coach says she isn’t ‘educated enough’ to define women’s sports
INDIANAPOLIS — Beleaguered Caitlin Clark, the former Iowa Hawkeye phenom, had to endure her Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White bloviate through a press conference where she declared she is not “educated enough from a scientific standpoint” to answer whether biological males should be allowed to compete in women’s sports – and folks are scratching their heads in disbelief at how far society has fallen.
“I don’t ever believe exclusion is the answer, I just don’t,” White said in a deep, masculine voice.
University of Iowa receives clean audit as student and hospital costs climb
IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa received a clean state audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with no findings involving taxpayer funds, internal controls or compliance issues.
Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand released the report on July 30, 2026.
ICE brings curtain down on Latvian “Dancing With the Stars” performer accused of building violent criminal record in America
WASHINGTON — A former reality television dancer from Latvia who allegedly overstayed his visa and accumulated a violent criminal history in California has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal officials announced.
“This illegal alien from Latvia may have once had a career as a professional dancer on TV, but has turned into a career criminal with a rap sheet that includes aggravated assault with a gun, sexual battery, and drug possession,” a Homeland Security spokeswoman said.
Charles City moves forward on Cambrex expansion expected to create 143 jobs, invest $150 million
CHARLES CITY — One of the largest economic development projects in recent Floyd County history took another step forward on July 20, 2026, as the Charles City Council advanced the incentive process for Cambrex Charles City’s massive manufacturing expansion.
The council approved Resolution No. 94-26, setting an Aug. 3 public hearing to consider a formal development agreement with Cambrex Charles City Inc. The agreement would provide tax increment financing incentives to support a project expected to bring approximately $150 million in capital investment and 143 new full-time jobs to the community.
Clear Lake police collar speeding traveler accused of OWI, false identity and driving without license
CLEAR LAKE — A 41-year-old traveler accused of speeding through Clear Lake well above the posted limit was arrested by police and booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail on a series of criminal and traffic charges.
Clear Lake approves incentives for $10 million Gabrielson Clinic expansion, new surgery center
CLEAR LAKE — The Clear Lake City Council has approved a development agreement supporting a major expansion of Gabrielson Clinic that city leaders say will bring new medical services, millions of dollars in private investment and dozens of new jobs to the community.
The council approved the agreement at its July 20, 2026 meeting following the required public hearing and amendment to the city’s Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Plan.
Algona mourns Myrna Teeter, 87, whose caring heart and gracious hospitality touched many lives
ALGONA — Myrna Mary Teeter, 87, of Algona, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona, leaving behind a life defined by devotion to family, service to others and a welcoming spirit.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 3, at Grace Church in Algona. Visitation will continue for one hour before the funeral service Tuesday.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, at Grace Church. The service will also be livestreamed through the church.
Iowa Falls bids farewell to devoted church servant and loving family matriarch Lois Mumm, 92
IOWA FALLS — Lois C. Mumm, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose deep faith guided decades of service to her church and community, died Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Hansen Family Hospital. She was 92.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 3, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Lois will be laid to rest at Union Cemetery.
New memo reinforces legal wall in Iowa against males entering girls’ sports
DES MOINES — A legal memo released Friday, July 31, 2026, is thrusting the hot-button battle over transgender athletes back into the public spectacle, delivering Iowa lawmakers and schools a clear message: the state’s biological-sex rules for girls’ and women’s sports now stand on considerably stronger legal ground.
Convicted Northern Iowa sex offender accused of abusing child while act was recorded
WAVERLY — A convicted Northern Iowa sex offender is being held on $100,000 bond after police accused him of committing a sex act against a child while knowing the act would be photographed, filmed or otherwise preserved.
Forest City bids farewell to devoted nurse and hospice caregiver Anna Harringa, 95
FOREST CITY — Anna Harringa, a devoted nurse who spent decades caring for Northern Iowa patients and their families, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her Forest City home while under hospice care. She was 95.
A service celebrating Anna’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 3, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, with Pastor Zech Anderson officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM and continue until the service at the church.
Burial will take place at Linden Lutheran Cemetery in rural Thompson.
Federal fugitive hunters sweep across Iowa in ‘Operation Heatwave,’ nab 61 wanted suspects
DES MOINES — Federal fugitive hunters joined Iowa law enforcement officers for an aggressive four-day sweep that put 61 wanted suspects behind bars and cleared 97 felony arrest warrants.
The U.S. Marshals Service Southern Iowa Fugitive Task Force began planning and identifying targets for “Operation Heatwave” on June 29, 2026. Teams then fanned out across central Iowa from July 21 through July 24.
The operation focused on violent offenders and alleged gang members wanted in connection with crimes including homicide, robbery, sexual assault, aggravated assault, weapons violations and other serious felonies.
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