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Daisy Huffman, 58, of Forest City remembered for devoted public service, family and community FOREST CITY — Daisy Huffman, 58, of Forest City, a longtime North Iowa city government leader who devoted decades to public service and cherished time with her children and grandchildren, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City following a short but aggressive battle with multiple sclerosis. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, at Schott Funeral Home, 505 North Clark Street in Forest City. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 20, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 660 Bush Avenue in Garner. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the Mass.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/16/daisy-huffman-58-of-forest-city-remembered-for-devoted-public-service-family-and-community/

Iowa women’s soccer rolls past Loyola, improves to 2-0 IOWA CITY — Five different Hawkeyes scored Saturday night as the University of Iowa women’s soccer team cruised to a 5-0 victory over Loyola (Ill.) at the Iowa Soccer Complex. (TOP PHOTO via Iowa Athletics.) The win improved Iowa to 2-0 on the young season and gave the Hawkeyes back-to-back shutout victories to open the year.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/15/iowa-womens-soccer-rolls-past-loyola-improves-to-2-0/

Cyclones open 2026 soccer season with 1-0 road win over Omaha OMAHA, Neb. — Iowa State opened the 2026 women’s soccer season on a winning note Wednesday night, using Danica Lunceford’s first collegiate goal and a strong defensive effort to earn a 1-0 road victory over Omaha at Caniglia Field. The victory gave the Cyclones a result in their season opener for the fourth consecutive year and moved Iowa State to 1-0 on the young season.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/12/cyclones-open-2026-soccer-season-with-1-0-road-win-over-omaha/

UNI soccer shut out by South Dakota in 2026 season opener CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team opened its 2026 season with five Panthers making their collegiate debuts, but South Dakota controlled the scoreboard in a 4-0 victory Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the UNI Soccer Field. Northern Iowa had difficulty generating sustained offensive pressure against the Coyotes, who finished with a 21-5 advantage in total shots and put nine attempts on goal compared with three for UNI.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/12/uni-soccer-shut-out-by-south-dakota-in-2026-season-opener/

UNI soccer falls to Milwaukee, 4-0, on Senior Day CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team honored five seniors Sunday afternoon, but Milwaukee spoiled the celebration with a 4-0 non-conference victory at the UNI Soccer Field. UNI recognized Jenna Scholz, Kailey O’Brien, Ella Ubben, Maya Anderson and Camille Landphair prior to the Aug. 16 match.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/16/uni-soccer-falls-to-milwaukee-4-0-on-senior-day/

v DECORAH – Shirley Ann Donn, 91, of Decorah and formerly of Lawler, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2940 Iowa Highway 24 in Lawler. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Tyler Raymond serving as celebrant. Inurnment will take place at a later date.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/16/v-2/

Steven C. Reuter, 98, of Sumner remembered for decades of public service and devotion to family SUMNER — Steven C. Reuter, 98, of Sumner, died Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Cobblestone in Sumner, bringing to a close a life that included a long career serving the state of Iowa and more than seven decades of marriage and family life. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner, with Rev. Tracy Hinkel officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/14/steven-c-reuter-98-of-sumner-remembered-for-decades-of-public-service-and-devotion-to-family/

Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner headlines UNI jersey retirement class CEDAR FALLS — Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner will return to the University of Northern Iowa this fall as the Panthers formally retire his football jersey, highlighting a group of 14 legendary UNI athletes receiving the honor during the 2026 fall sports season.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/16/super-bowl-champion-kurt-warner-headlines-uni-jersey-retirement-class/

Iowa State names six captains for 2026 football season under new head coach Jimmy Rogers AMES — Iowa State head football coach Jimmy Rogers has selected six players to serve as team captains as the Cyclones prepare for the 2026 season, his first at the helm in Ames. Defensive tackle Max Baloun, cornerback David Coffey, running back Aiden Flora, quarterback Jaylen Raynor, offensive lineman Jake Taylor and defensive end Isaac Terrell will carry the captain designation for Rogers’ first Cyclone squad. The announcement comes as Iowa State continues preparations after opening fall camp earlier this month under Rogers, who has stressed competition, toughness and leadership while putting his stamp on the program.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/16/iowa-state-names-six-captains-for-2026-football-season-under-new-head-coach-jimmy-rogers/

Carol Sullivan, 82, of Osage, remembered for faith, farming and devotion to family OSAGE – Carol Margaret Sullivan, 82, of Osage and formerly of New Haven, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center. A Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. Monday, August 17, at St. Peter Catholic Church in New Haven. Visitation will follow from 5 to 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, at St. Peter Catholic Church, with Reverend Paul Baldwin officiating. Visitation will resume one hour before Mass. Carol will be laid to rest during a private family inurnment at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/15/carol-sullivan-82-of-osage-remembered-for-faith-farming-and-devotion-to-family/

Sandra “Sandy” Kuykendall, 75, of Floyd, remembered for strength, caregiving and love of outdoors FLOYD – Sandra “Sandy” Kuykendall, 75, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Charles City with her husband, Mark, by her side. A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, August 21, at the Floyd Community Center. A light lunch will be served. A private interment will follow at Sunnyside Memory Gardens in rural Charles City.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/13/sandra-sandy-kuykendall-75-of-floyd-remembered-for-strength-caregiving-and-love-of-outdoors/

Trump task force yanks 600 visas in sweeping birth-tourism crackdown WASHINGTON – Foreign nationals accused of treating American citizenship like a deluxe travel package are losing their tickets into the United States as the Trump administration launches a worldwide assault on the lucrative birth-tourism industry.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/15/trump-task-force-yanks-600-visas-in-sweeping-birth-tourism-crackdown/

Desolate Iowa intersection turns deadly after SUV pulls from stop sign into oncoming car A quiet rural crossroads became the scene of a deadly collision Friday after an SUV pulled away from a stop sign and into the path of an approaching car, killing a 75-year-old Iowa woman and leaving two others seriously injured.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/15/desolate-iowa-intersection-turns-deadly-after-suv-pulls-from-stop-sign-into-oncoming-car/

Laurie Lynne Erdahl, 59, of Osage, remembered for quick wit, kindness and fearless spirit OSAGE – Laurie Lynne Erdahl, 59, of Osage, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, following a long and courageous journey. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, at First Lutheran Church, 920 Third Street East in Cresco. Her funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Laurie will be laid to rest at Oak Lawn Cemetery following the service.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/13/laurie-lynne-erdahl-59-of-osage-remembered-for-quick-wit-kindness-and-fearless-spirit/

Shawn Lee Rockwell, 51, of Mason City, remembered for devotion to family and love of sports MASON CITY – Shawn Lee Rockwell, 51, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 20, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., one hour before the service. The family invites those attending to dress casually. Shawn will be laid to rest at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/10/shawn-lee-rockwell-51-of-mason-city-remembered-for-devotion-to-family-and-love-of-sports/

Iowa policeman shot as desperate fleeing crook vanishes into city neighborhoods An Iowa policeman was shot Friday evening by a desperate crook on the run who allegedly raced through residential streets, wrecked his getaway vehicle, fled on foot and opened fire on the officers closing in.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/15/iowa-policeman-shot-as-desperate-fleeing-crook-vanishes-into-city-neighborhoods/

Stop-sign blunder turns remote Northern Iowa crossroads into three-vehicle wrecking yard A lonely Northern Iowa crossroads became a sprawling field of twisted steel after a Missouri driver allegedly blew a stop sign and unleashed a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash involving two heavy trucks and an innocent motorist waiting his turn.... https://northiowatoday.com/2026/08/15/stop-sign-blunder-turns-remote-northern-iowa-crossroads-into-three-vehicle-wrecking-yard/

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