September 19th, 2026

BAYARD – A Bayard man was killed in a two vehicle crash early Friday morning. The Iowa State Patrol reports 22-year-old Brendan Bork was traveling on a rural road and failed to yield at a stop sign and collided with a semi truck, which struck Bork’s jeep broadside. The Bayard resident died from his injuries and the semi driver was treated for minor injuries.

DES MOINES – Heavy rainfall in several areas across the state has led to flooding in several communities. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources encourages people to put safety first and avoid flood waters until after they recede. The Iowa DNR collaborates with local communities and partner agencies to lead environmental recovery and clean-up efforts. This includes assessing infrastructure damage, securing immediate emergency water supplies, and developing long-term repair and rebuilding plans.

OSKALOOSA – An Iowa school district cancelled homecoming festivities on Friday after reports of inappropriate student conduct. WHO-13 reports Oskaloosa took a forfeit in their football game and cancelled several activities, as district administration estimated close to 50 students may have been involved in potential harassment of a district staff member.

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