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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...
New school year, more FAFSA delays for Iowa students
DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025-2026 FAFSA Application will be delayed again this year. While the application is typically released on October 1st, last year’s new application wasn’t available until January. This year, the department expects the application to be available by December 1st. The new application was […]
Main Street Index Reports Iowa’s Rural Economy Is in a Recession
(Omaha) It’s the R-word for the Midwest rural economy. Recession. University Economist Ernie Goss says the Midwest region’s Rural Main Street Economic Index fell to 40-point-nine for August, showing negative growth. Farmland prices are falling, and agriculture equipment sales and farm exports are down. One bright spot for rural Iowa is that Iowa remains stronger, holding at 51-point-six. Any number over 50 indicates growth.
Iowa basketball star Hannah Stuelke champions mental health initiatives at CRCSD
Iowa Women's basketball star Hannah Stuelke joined CRCSD in unveiling new mental health services for schools. The Washington High alum is pushing to improve mental health at her alma mater as the district emphasizes its goal to lower barriers so achievement can rise. "I don't think a lot of people...
Donnellson man faces multiple drug charges after Lee County task force raid
Donnellson, Ia. (KHQA) — The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Donnellson man on felony and drug charges. Johnny Ray Garcia, age 52, of Donnellson is charged with: Possession of more than 5 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, a class B felony; Iowa drug tax stamp violation, a class D felony; Possession of marijuana 3rd offense, an aggravated misdemeanor; Maintaining a drug house, an aggravated misdemeanor; and Possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.
A New Look on the Iowa Sideline for the First Time in Decades
For the first time in decades, someone other than Hayden Fry or Kirk Ferentz will be listed as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Yes, this anomaly will only last one week. Kirk Ferentz was suspended for the season opener against Illinois State for a recruiting violation. Sports Illustrated and others report that it involved starting quarterback Cade McNamara. But consider this. It will be the first time since 1978 that someone not named Fry or Ferentz will lead the Hawkeyes out of the tunnel at Kinnick Stadium.
Illinois State vs. Iowa Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, and trends for August 31
The Iowa Hawkeyes open the 2024 season at Kinnick Stadium Saturday afternoon against the Redbirds of Illinois State. Iowa, however, will be without their head coach and wide receivers coach as Kirk Ferentz and Jon Budmayr are sitting out due to self-imposed suspensions for a recruiting violation. Seth Wallace will hold the clipboard for Coach Ferentz.
New intersection, longer I-80 off-ramp open as 1st Avenue project reaches 90% completion
The finishing touches are being put on Coralville's First Avenue interchange project, just in time for an influx of weekend football traffic. The project's extended eastbound Interstate 80 off-ramp is now open, less than 18 months after the reconstruction began, the city said in a release. ...
Hawkeyes Win Home Opener, DiIanni Gets Win 100
IOWA City, Iowa – The University of Iowa soccer team defeated Florida Gulf Coast, 3-0, on Thursday night at Iowa Soccer Complex. Head Coach Dave DiIanni secured his 100th win as a Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes advance to 2-0-2 on the season. Freshman Berit Parten got the scoring started for...
Storms will bring needed relief from the high temps
IOWA — We have one more hot and humid day to get through today, but a strong cold front is moving this way and will bring rain and relief from the high heat. Today’s temperatures will be back in the upper 80s to low 90s this afternoon and heat index values will make it feel […]
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