Woman wired $5,400 to Mexico after scammers used AI to replicate her daughter...
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 08:08 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A woman says she was scammed out of thousands of dollars after receiving a phone call claiming her daughter had been kidnapped....read more..
US strikes Iranian military facility after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on...
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 08:07 PM courtesy of Top Stories
U.S. forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones....read more..
Former DMPS superintendent Ian Roberts' defense team asks for probation
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 08:06 PM courtesy of Top Stories
In a newly unsealed memorandum, Ian Roberts' lawyers argue that his imminent deportation is a harsh enough punishment and that he should receive probation....read more..
Central Iowa Water Works calls for voluntary 50% reduction in outdoor water use
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 08:05 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Central Iowa homeowners and businesses are asked to voluntarily reduce lawn watering by 50% — effective immediately....read more..
Presumed death toll rises to 11 after Washington state paper mill tank rupture
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 07:50 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A second person who was injured when a large chemical tank ruptured at a Washington state paper mill has died, authorities said Wednesday, bringing the presumed death toll to 11...read more..
DOJ reportedly launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean C...
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 07:23 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll. Here's what we know....read more..
Small-town roots inspire Belmond student's journey to dentistry career
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 06:54 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
He will join Northwest Dental Group in July....read more..
Grandfather feels connection with the grandson he lost through painting
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 06:51 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Larry Miller's grandson, Tobias, was born with spinal muscular atrophy. Tobias was 9 months old when he died. Five years ago, he took his last breath, and that is when Miller picked up a paintbrush....read more..
Did Trump's FAA slash the staffing target for air traffic control?
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 06:47 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Did Trump's FAA slash the staffing target for air traffic control?...read more..
Kentucky man killed in police standoff may have been 'hunting' homeless people
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 06:28 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Louisville, Kentucky, police released grisly details about a man who may have been "hunting" homeless people before he was shot and killed by officers....read more..
Is Texas in play? How Paxton's win could shape the fight for Senate control
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 06:14 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Political analysts say that Ken Paxton's victory in the Republican primary could give Democrats a better shot at flipping a U.S. Senate seat in Texas....read more..
Indianola schools move last day of classes up due to staffing shortages
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 06:06 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Summer break for students and staff in the Indianola school district is starting one day early....read more..
Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards brings showcase to Des Moines
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 05:34 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Hundreds of high school students from across the state are in Des Moines this week for the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards....read more..
New Hampshire AG seeks dismissal of Pamela Smart petition to overturn 1991 mu...
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 05:34 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is asking a judge to dismiss Pamela Smart's latest effort to overturn her conviction in her husband's murder trial more than 30 years ago....read more..
Strange new octopus species can fit in palm of your hand: ‘It’s adorable’
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 05:04 PM courtesy of Top Stories
"It's adorable." A strange new octopus species found on the ocean floor can comfortably fit in the palm of your hand....read more..
Couple sells home to travel Route 66 and beyond
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 04:55 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Mark and Kim Donnell left their home behind to live on the road, exploring Route 66 and its historic charm as they traveled across the U.S. and internationally....read more..
LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children ...
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 04:46 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones....read more..
Trump outlines conditions for a 'perfect' US-Iran peace deal
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 04:13 PM courtesy of Top Stories
In a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, President Donald Trump outlined additional requirements for a potential agreement with Iran....read more..
Trump administration to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a new facility in ...
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 04:08 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The Trump administration is planning to send Americans who are exposed to Ebola to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the U.S., an official said....read more..
Uganda closes its border with Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 04:06 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Ugandan authorities have ordered the closure of the border with Congo amid a surge in Ebola cases....read more..
KCCI skycams: See views at 25 sites across Iowa from the KCCI camera network
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 03:28 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Weather watchers can keep an eye on conditions across Iowa by checking this page, which shows aerial views from more than 25 sites across the state....read more..
In case you missed it: North Iowa Band Festival celebrates music, spirit of A...
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 01:00 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Following the two-hour parade Saturday, Jonah Carson from Central Springs High School and Ava Menke from Lake Mills High School were crowned the Band Festival King and Queen....read more..
Casual conversation group launches in Mason City to bring people together
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 06:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The first One Small Moment Conversation Circle will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, June 2, in the commons area of the Mason City Public Library....read more..
Mason City Public Library announces summer reading challenge
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 03:45 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The challenge runs May 26-July 10....read more..
Marching On: North Iowa Band Festival celebrates music, spirit of America
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 05:30 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Following the two-hour parade Saturday, Jonah Carson from Central Springs High School and Ava Menke from Lake Mills High School were crowned the Band Festival King and Queen....read more..
North Iowa Vietnam War veteran to honor fallen comrades on Memorial Day
Posted Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 05:15 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day began after the Civil War as communities gathered to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers....read more..
Clear Lake Chamber Welcome Center grand opening set for May 29
Posted Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at noon, followed by a public open house from 12:30–5 p.m....read more..
Cause of death released of man found dead in Mason City in April
Posted Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
He was found dead in a yard in Mason City on April 9....read more..
What is the proper cemetery etiquette in North Iowa?
Posted Friday, May 22, 2026 at 09:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
It is suggested that those who will be decorating graves should be certain their arrangements are well secured....read more..
Franklin County man injured in crash near Dougherty
Posted Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 04:45 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The collision took place at 9:50 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Vine Avenue and 150th Street....read more..