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Estherville Today
By the People, for the People
Iowa Student Killed in Community College Bus Crash
Iowa Lakes Community College cancels classes after fatal accident
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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A 19-year-old student baseball player from Rapid City, South Dakota named Carter Johnson was killed when the Iowa Lakes Community College team bus he was riding in rolled over on Highway 4 in Calhoun County near Twin Lakes on Wednesday morning. The college has cancelled classes for the rest of the week following the tragic incident.
Why it matters
Tragic accidents involving student athletes and school transportation can have a profound impact on tight-knit campus communities. This incident raises questions about bus safety protocols and the importance of crisis management planning for educational institutions.
The details
The bus was carrying 33 people when it rolled over shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Iowa Lakes Community College has confirmed that Carter Johnson, a 19-year-old student baseball player from Rapid City, South Dakota, was killed in the accident.
- The bus accident occurred on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 shortly after 11 a.m.
The players
Carter Johnson
A 19-year-old student baseball player from Rapid City, South Dakota who was killed in the bus accident.
Iowa Lakes Community College
The college where Carter Johnson was a student and whose baseball team was involved in the fatal bus crash.
What’s next
The college has cancelled classes for the remainder of the week as it deals with the aftermath of the tragic accident.
The takeaway
This heartbreaking incident underscores the importance of stringent safety protocols for student transportation and the need for comprehensive crisis response planning at educational institutions to support their communities during times of tragedy.
