Two pets killed, home destroyed in central Iowa house fire

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February 11, 2026

Two pets killed, home destroyed in central Iowa house fire

NEWTON, Iowa (KCCI) – Two pets were killed in a Newton house fire Monday evening that left the home a total loss, KCCI reports.

Fire crews responded to the 600 block of West 3rd Street around 5:20 p.m. Heavy smoke and flames were visible when crews arrived, according to the Newton Fire Department.

The fire was “deep-seated within the structure and was difficult to extinguish,” according to officials.

Crews remained on scene until about 8:20 p.m. but were called back at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday after the fire rekindled.

Police say the home is a total loss. No injuries were reported, but two pets died in the fire.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Kee High School remembers legendary coach Gene Schultz

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February 27, 2026

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Kee High School remembers legendary coach Gene Schultz

MANCHESTER, Iowa — The state of Iowa lost a titan of the prep coaching world this week. Former Kee High School baseball coach Gene Schultz died on Monday at the age of 80.

Schultz spent 45 seasons as the baseball coach at Kee, helping turn the program into an Iowa dynasty. He won 9 State championships (not counting 2 fall titles, which the IHSAA doesn’t recognize in the record books), and took the Hawks to 19 State tournaments, which is also the most in Iowa history.

His 1,754 wins are not only the most in Iowa history, but the most of any high school baseball coach in the country.

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Judge calls state response to comments about Charlie Kirk ‘deeply troubling’

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February 26, 2026

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Judge calls state response to comments about Charlie Kirk ‘deeply troubling’

“A licensing authority’s enforcement apparatus should not be mobilized in response to political pressure to suppress disfavored commentary on a public figure’s death — and this record raises serious questions about whether that is precisely what occurred here,” a federal judge wrote.

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Iowa State falls to Oklahoma State on senior night

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February 26, 2026

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Iowa State falls to Oklahoma State on senior night

AMES, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa State women’s basketball team was outscored 28-17 in the fourth quarter, falling behind and losing to Oklahoma State 88-77.

The Cyclones celebrated their lone senior, Sydney Harris, who had 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting from behind the arc.

Jada Williams and Audi Crooks each tallied 19 points to lead the Cyclones.

Iowa State drops to 21-8 on the season, 9-8 in Big 12 play.

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