Iowa Lakes Baseball Team Involved in Deadly Bus Crash

One fatality, two airlifted to hospital after bus rolls three times near Pomeroy

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A bus carrying the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 4 south of Pomeroy, Iowa, resulting in one fatality, two airlifts to a Des Moines hospital, and ten others transported to a Fort Dodge medical center. The bus left the road near the 'Jolley Curves' and rolled three times.

Why it matters

The tragic accident has shaken the Iowa Lakes Community College community, with the school holding a candlelight vigil for those affected. The crash also impacted North Arkansas College, the team Iowa Lakes was scheduled to play, who expressed condolences and asked their community to keep the victims in their thoughts and prayers.

The details

According to the Iowa State Patrol, the bus was the only vehicle involved in the accident. It left the road near 220th Street, known locally as the 'Jolley Curves', and rolled three times. One individual was fatally injured, two were airlifted to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, and ten were taken to Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Officials from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department, Calhoun County EMS, and Rockwell City Fire and Rescue Department responded to the scene.

  • The accident occurred on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Iowa Lakes Community College

The college whose baseball team was involved in the tragic bus accident.

North Arkansas College

The team Iowa Lakes was scheduled to play, who issued a statement expressing condolences.

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What’s next

Iowa Lakes Community College is holding a candlelight vigil for the victims of the accident.

The takeaway

This tragic accident has deeply impacted the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team and the broader community, highlighting the importance of road safety and the need for support and compassion in the face of such devastating events.