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Twin Lakes Today
By the People, for the People
1 dead, multiple injured after college baseball team's bus crashes in Iowa
The Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team's charter bus rolled into a ditch, killing 1 and injuring multiple others
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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A charter bus carrying the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team crashed in Calhoun County, Iowa on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring multiple others. The bus had 33 people on board when it went off the roadway and rolled into a ditch. Officials confirmed one fatality, while 10 patients were taken to a local hospital and two others were transported to a hospital in Des Moines.
Why it matters
Tragic bus crashes involving college sports teams are rare but devastating events that can deeply impact local communities. This incident raises questions about the safety of charter bus transportation for student-athletes and the need for thorough investigations to determine the cause of the crash.
The details
The Iowa State Patrol responded to the accident just after 11 a.m. in Calhoun County, near the Twin Lakes area, where they found the Iowa Lakes Community College charter bus had gone off the roadway and rolled into the ditch. Multiple serious injuries were reported, though the exact number and extent of injuries has not been released. A spokesperson for UnityPoint Health said 10 patients from the crash were taken to the UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, and two patients were taken to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
- The accident occurred just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2026.
The players
Iowa Lakes Community College
A community college located in Estherville, Iowa that fields a baseball team.
North Arkansas College
The college's baseball team was scheduled to play against Iowa Lakes Community College on Thursday in Harrison, Arkansas.
Iowa State Patrol
The state law enforcement agency that responded to and is investigating the crash.
UnityPoint Health
The healthcare system that received 10 patients from the crash at its Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, and 2 patients at its Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Dr. Rick Massengale
The president of North Arkansas College, who expressed condolences to the Iowa Lakes Community College community.
What they’re saying
“Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside the Iowa Lakes College community. The loss of a life is a tragedy that reaches far beyond one campus. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who passed away, and we are lifting up in prayer those who were injured and all who are affected. During moments like this, we are reminded that the higher education community is a family, and we stand ready to support Iowa Lakes Community College in any way we can.”
— Dr. Rick Massengale, President, North Arkansas College (Instagram)
What’s next
The Iowa State Patrol said the crash remains under investigation.
The takeaway
This tragic bus crash involving a college sports team highlights the need for rigorous safety protocols and oversight for charter bus transportation used by student-athletes. The incident will likely prompt reviews of bus maintenance, driver training, and emergency response procedures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
