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Excessive Heat and Severe Storms Including Wind Damage in Burlington, IA
Showers and thunderstorms developed late in the day on Aug 27th in northeast Missouri and spread into southeast Iowa and far western Illinois into the evening. Large hail fell for nearly one half hour straight in Rutledge, MO, including as large as golf ball size. A pronounced downburst (sudden rush...
Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 1 of college football season
USC — U-S-C! What happened? Shoutout James Droz. Wisconsin — Hate to say it but the Badgers are sneaky. Washington — We all will miss Michael Penix Jr. Indiana especially. Nebraska — Offbrand Patrick Mahomes won’t be enough to flip this team around. Rutgers —...
Iowa women’s soccer notebook | Hawkeyes tie No. 12 Texas, follow up with decisive 3-0 win against Florida Gulf Coast
The No. 25 Iowa women’s soccer team traveled down south to face No. 12 Texas in a highly anticipated top-25 matchup. Both the Hawkeyes and Longhorns won their respective conference championships in 2023, adding more drama to the matchup. Both clubs duked it out in a defensive oriented game...
City services changes announced for Labor Day holiday
In a country where we celebrate and honor many cultural and religious holidays, Labor Day is unique in that it celebrates American workers according to the Farmer’s Almanac. Labor Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions United States workers have made to the strength and prosperity of our country.
This weekend in Iowa: Hancher’s fall welcome concert, Des Moines Symphony does Billy Joel and more
It’s the first full week of classes for most schools and universities throughout the state. What better way to celebrate the return of busy work week schedules than to dive into the semester’s first Weekender proper? Thursday evening, Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City is throwing a free fall welcome concert with Cory Wong, Dawes and Reyna Tropical. The following day, at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, the Des Moines Symphony is hosting their own free performance with Movin’ Out Broadway star Michael Cavanaugh. At the Raccoon Motel in Davenport, frequent viral TikTok star Carter Vail (and creator of such gems as this ode to the dirtman) gets serious on his tour stop supporting his latest LP 100 Cowboys. Check out the rest of the weekender for more music and details on an anniversary celebration at The ARTery in Rock Island.
The Price is Right Live coming to Dubuque’s Five Flags Center
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Price is Right Live is coming to the Five Flags Center in Dubuque. The interactive stage show is set for 7 p.m. on September 14. During the show, randomly selected contestants play games like Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel, and Showcase. The show will have...
Linn County casino: Vendors selected to complete market study on potential impacts
RIVERSIDE, Iowa — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission selected two vendors to complete market research studies on the economic impact a new casino in Cedar Rapids would bring to the state. The commission selected The Innovation Group and Marquette Advisorson Thursday in Riverside to start studying those estimated...
Acclaimed author whose new book reimagines Waco siege makes Iowa stops (AUDIO)
An internationally best-selling novelist and an alum of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop is appearing in Des Moines and Iowa City this week, while headlining the opening of the 22nd annual DMACC Celebration of Literary Arts. Bret Anthony Johnston is director of the Michener Center for Writers at the University...
Wrong-way driver on Highway 218 Ends in Arrest
According to a press release from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received numerous reports of a wrong-way driver on Highway 218. Initial reports stated the vehicle was going southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 218 near the Henry-Washington County line. The Sheriff’s Office responded and located the vehicle in the 1400 grid of Highway 218. A traffic stop was performed, and the driver was identified as 55-year-old Jannette Vermeire, of Rock Island, IL. An investigation determined Vermeire to be Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol. Vermeire was arrested for OWI, First Offense, Open Container, and Driving on the Wrong Side of a Two-Way Highway. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
Fremont-Mills hoping to reload rather than rebuild in 2024, opens season with Turkey Valley
(Tabor) -- A perennial power in KMAland 8-Player football, Fremont-Mills comes into the 2024 season with a young squad ready to grow. The first step in that growth process begins Saturday night when the Knights go to West Des Moines and face Turkey Valley on the KMA Video Stream. This...
Liberty football beats Central Catholic for 1st time since 2018 with late field goal
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Regina Seeks To Continue Success Under First-year Head Coach Elsbury
IOWA CITY – There is a fair amount of change at Regina this season. The Regals have a first-year head coach and must replace a three-year starter at quarterback, their top receiver and top tackler from last year’s quarterfinal team. Even with all changes things still feel the...
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