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MSOC rolls to win at Southeastern Iowa
Burlington, IA - A midweek bus ride west was on tap for the Illinois Central College men's soccer team (2-0-0) on Wednesday, as the Cougars took to the pitch at the Burlington Rec Plex for a match against D2 Southeastern Iowa. A balanced effort and a two-goal day from Kristian Istocki all powered ICC to a 5-0 road win.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Illinois State Redbirds: How to watch college football online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
The Illinois State Redbirds will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Kickoff is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. One of the more interesting stats to watch in this game could be passing yards, as these two produced some pretty different results last year. Iowa were ranked 130th in the nation last season, having averaged a brutal 107.2 per game. Illinois State, on the other hand, had no problems: they finished last season ranked 13th with 231.4 per game.
Suspicious package determined not to be threat
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The University of Iowa Police Department says there is no threat to the public after a suspicious package was found at the Capitol Street Ramp. An update from the department did not say what the package was. Activity in the area can resume as normal.
School’s back in session!
On a hot and humid Monday, August 26, at 10:15 a.m., teachers and staff led students outside to gather around the flagpole at Green Mountain-Garwin Elementary School in Green Mountain. Principal Stacey Busch welcomed everyone to the first day of school and then introduced the Gladbrook American Legion Color Guard and Legion Auxiliary who were in attendance to provide the Flag Raising Ceremony. The program started with the National Anthem while the students stood quietly with their hands over their hearts.
Iowa third-year defensive back Xavier Nwankpa maturing into key role on Hawkeye defense
Growing up, Xavier Nwankpa was known for his competitiveness in gym class. “He always ruled the school when it came to P.E. classes,” his mother, Amy Erickson, recalls. Despite his competitive nature, Nwankpa was known for his kindness and mature demeanor in the classroom. “I think every single parent-teacher...
Fairport Fish Hatchery develops new education pavilion
A new education pavilion is under construction at the Fairport Fish Hatchery near Muscatine. It’s meant to complement the trails and old sites used for education. The pavilion is set to have timelines, historical pictures and mussel samples to educate people on the history of the pearl button industry, as well as mussels.
Iowa Basketball Recruiting Buzz: Intel on visitors this weekend
Here is the latest chatter on the Iowa basketball recruiting front. - Iowa will be hosting two top targets in the 2025 class for official visits this weekend in four-star forward Brady Koehler out of Indianapolis Cathedral (Ind.) and four-star wing Ryder Frost out of New Hampshire. Here is the deep dive on both those prospects.
‘I’m in the best shape I’ve been’: McNamara, Lachey ready to roll
The two stars of the Iowa passing game will make their long-awaited returns this Saturday. QB Cade McNamara, and TE Luke Lachey missed most of last season with major injuries, but they’re both finally fully healthy for the season opener. “I’ve gotten over it — my legs not injured,”...
John Nestor goes from big city to small town coach at West Branch
WEST BRANCH, Iowa (KCRG) - For John Nestor, timing was everything. “I’m telling you, two years ago if you were to tell me I’d be living in West Branch, Iowa, I would’ve said ‘yeah right,’” said Nestor. He knew next to nothing about West...
Waterloo community to vote on high school merger plan after petition gathers enough support
Waterloo residents will decide the fate of a $165 million high school merger plan during the election this November. Voters will be asked to either approve or reject the sale of revenue bonds to fund the plan that was approved by the Waterloo Schools Board of Education on July 29. It originally didn’t require voter approval since the plan does not raise taxes because it is not funded through a bond referendum. Rather, the project is being funded through SAVE bonds, formerly known as school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds — an existing 1% statewide sales tax.
29 cats rescued from sweltering van in Mason City, owner charged with neglect
MASON CITY, Iowa — Twenty nine cats are recovering after they were discovered trapped inside a Mason City van in temperatures of more than 90 degrees. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa's (ARL) Animal Welfare and Response Team helped Mason City Police remove the nearly thirty cats on Monday.
New research from the University of Iowa explains how people recognize words
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa has new research that defines the way the human brain processes language by studying people who wear cochlear implants. They hope to apply the findings to develop strategies that may help people who are at the extreme ends of a particular word-recognition dimension.
Dunkerton woman dies in rollover crash
DUNKERTON, Iowa (KCRG) - A Dunkerton woman died in a rollover crash after her vehicle hydroplaned on wet pavement, the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said 24-year-old Carli Teisinger, of Dunkerton, was driving a 2007 Toyota Corolla eastbound on Dunkerton Road at around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday when the vehicle hydroplaned on the wet pavement, causing her to lose control.
Iowa man given probation, ordered to pay six-figure fine for fatal 2023 crash
A Washington County man was placed on probation and will pay more than $150,000 in restitution for a fatal crash, likely avoiding jail time. Drake Brezina, 25, was sentenced to five years probation just over one year after the fatal Aug. 7, 2023, crash. He pled guilty to vehicular homicide and serious injury by vehicle. ...
Iowa weather: Mostly clear skies for big football weekend and Labor Day
DES MOINES, Iowa — Skies are gradually clearing Friday, with sunshine taking over northwest Iowa first, then spreading southeast into the afternoon. Temperatures should only warm into the low 80s, making today easily the most comfortable weather we've seen this week. The overall pattern will be much more comfortable...
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