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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 […]
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.
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