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News Headlines for March 7, 2026
College Basketball: UNI Panthers advance in MVC Tournament, beat Illinois State 74-53
Jacobson becomes all-time winner in MVC Tournament games. UNI takes on Bradley in Arch Madness semifinal on Saturday.
Hammer-weilding man goes on the attack in small Northern Iowa town
Police raced to this remote Northern Iowa town after a suspect allegedly pick up a hammer and started swinging.
Women’s College Basketball: Heiden and Stuelke power No. 2 Iowa past Illinois in Big Ten Quarterfinals
INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (25-5, 15-3) officially punched their ticket to the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals on Friday afternoon, fending off a gritty No. 10 seed Illinois (21-11, 9-9) squad, 64-58, inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Protected: Iowa man nabbed after trouble at restaurant fails miserably at freedom attempt
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OBIT: Patrick J. Azeltine
Patrick J. Azeltine, 77, of Garner passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller.
Women’s College Basketball: Iowa State bounced in Second Round of Big 12 Tournament by Arizona State, 77-68
KANSAS CITY – Iowa State (22-9, 10-8 Big 12) fell 77-68 to Arizona State (24-9, 9-9 Big 12) in the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament Second Round Thursday night.
Two killed in early morning crash on icy Highway 18 in Hancock county
HANCOCK COUNTY — A two-vehicle collision on an ice-covered stretch of Highway 18 claimed two lives and sent two others to the hospital early Wednesday morning.
College Basketball: UNI Panthers edge Evansville, 68-59
Campbell scores 23 with a double-double from Smith in opening round win. Panthers take on Illinois State on Friday night.
OBIT: Harvey W Schaefer
Harvey W. Schaefer, age 91, of Forest City, IA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City, IA.
Gov. Reynolds orders flags flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of two Iowa soldiers killed in Kuwait
DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on the final day of interment in honor and remembrance of Major Jeffery O’Brien, 45, of Waukee, Iowa and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa. Both are Army Reserve Soldiers with the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa, and were killed in action on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
OBIT: Linda A Mau
Linda Ann (Doescher) Mau passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of February 28, 2026 after a long battle with COPD. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
OBIT: Jean Marie Wright
Jean Marie (Cahalan) Wright passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026 after a long and beautiful life rooted in family, faith, and the community she treasured. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Epiphany Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church. 302 5th St SE, Mason City.
OBIT: Miriam Rose Rogness
Miriam Rose Rogness, age 95, of Forest City passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Manly Specialty Care Nursing Home. A visitation for Miriam will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Schott Funeral Homes in Forest City.
OBIT: Jennette M. Conn
Jennette Mary Conn (maiden name Schrank), 83, of Rock Falls, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Iowan among U.S. service members killed by Iranian strike in Kuwait
“Today, we mourn the loss of Sergeant Declan Coady, a young Iowan who heroically answered his nation’s call to duty and gave the ultimate sacrifice,” said Governor Kim Reynolds.
Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for February 24, 2026
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on February 24, 2026:
OBIT: Allan L. Harris
Al died on March 3rd and was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Alice (Bennett) Harris, and his brothers, Darrell and Doran.
Bosnian man moved to Iowa then began hoarding despicable digital files
Cops nabbed this Bosnian creepo after they say he moved to Iowa and began hoarding the worst possible photos and videos of babies and kids, and now showers are about to get dicey after his guilty plea and sentencing.
UNI men’s basketball opens Arch Madness play Thursday night in St. Louis
Panthers eye sixth MVC Tournament title and first in ten years as six-seed in 2026 field.
UNI men’s basketball (19-12 / 11-9 MVC) vs. Evansville (7-24 / 3-17 MVC) [2026 State Farm MVC Tournament]
Northern Iowa teens nabbed after alleged school threats
GUTHRIE CENTER – Two male teens allegedly made frightening threats to this Northern Iowa school and after they turned themselves in, police sent them to a detention center, charged with terrorism.
Rep. Jane Bloomingdale says over 40 bills are still under consideration in Iowa House
“After the first funnel week, committee work slowed and floor debate picked up,” Rep/ Bloomingdale said. “This week, we were on the House floor every day, moving more than 40 bills—most with unanimous or strong bipartisan support.”
One bill that is still alive wold rule “that a private institution may not establish, sustain, support, or staff a DEI office.”
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