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An Iowa Baker is Competing on a New Netflix Show [WATCH]
If you're a fan of baking and cooking shows, there's a new Netflix series on the way that you might want to check out. Thanks to a recent article from the Iowa City Press Citizen, we learned that an Iowa baker by the name of Eileen Gannon is set to compete on Blue Ribbon Baking Championship! The series will debut just in time for the Iowa State Fair.
Hudson, Clarksville fall in Regional Final softball games
Two area schools were battling to earn berths into the high school state softball tournament last night in Regional Final games held in Class 2A and 1A. West Fork shutout Hudson, 3-0. The Warhawks scored all their runs in the 1st inning. Hudson finishes its season with a 26-10 record.
Clarksville survives and advances to softball regional final
The #13 (1A) Clarksville softball team will look to qualify for its second straight state tournament when it travels to #7 (1A) Southeast Warren for the 1A Region 5 final Monday. It’ll be a rematch of last year’s state quarterfinal, won 7-1 by the Indians. Clarksville (21-9) defeated...
Cedar Falls baseball wins 4A Substate Semifinal at Southeast Polk, 5-2
The high school baseball postseason continued last night with Substate Semifinal games in Class 4A and 3A. Cedar Falls won at Southeast Polk 5-2. The Tigers built a 5-1 lead after 4 innings and hung on for the win. Cedar Falls is now 23-13 this season and play next at...
Iowa City man charged after police say he was found sleeping in truck with drugs, guns
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A man is facing charges after police said he was found sleeping in his vehicle while in possession of drugs and two guns in a parking lot at an Iowa City apartment building. In a criminal complaint, police said they were called to a parking...
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Davenport Has No Immunity From Collapse Lawsuits
(Davenport, IA) -- No immunity from prosecution for the city, or current and former employees. That was the decision handed down late last week by the Iowa Supreme Court in connection with lawsuits over the collapse of a Davenport apartment building in May of last year. The city, and two...
Geopfert's past connection to KSU coach Chris Klieman played a role in hiring
Jul. 16—A Northern Iowa connection almost 20 years old proved key in new Kansas State director of track and field Travis Geopfert's hiring journey. From 2006 to 2009, both Geopfert and K-State football head coach Chris Klieman called Cedar Falls, Iowa home. After playing at UNI back in the late 1980s, Klieman returned as a defensive backs coach in 2006 and eventually moved up the ranks to ...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Where was the highest rainfall totals, biggest hail following Monday's storms in Iowa?
A round of severe weather, including at least one tornado, hit the Des Moines metro area Monday evening. Severe weather threats continued across the state, as many Iowans saw severe wind gusts, hail and rainfall. Here are the largest hail and rainfall reports in Iowa since Monday. What places in...
Forage Specialist Shares Advice on Assessment and Recovery Following Flooding
AMES, Iowa – Iowa has had a wide range of weather in the past few weeks, with areas of extreme flooding in the northwest part of the state. As the waters begin to recede, there are many considerations people are making. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach forage specialist Shelby Gruss provides some steps producers should take to evaluate the damage.
Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (FOX 9) - A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. Kevin Grimes captured video on his dashcam of the scene while he drove through the storm. Footage of the chaos shows downed trees, damaged street signs, power flashes and captured the sound of tornado sirens.
First Ever State Record Fish in Iowa
(Lewis) Starting January 1, there will be a new list of state record fish to attempt to get in addition to the original list. On Saturday morning, DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen’s DNR Report on KSOM, the state conservation commission, established a set of records of large Iowa fish caught by anglers in June 1962, thus beginning the official list of State Record Fish. Interestingly, the first record submitted was from a seven-pound, four-ounce, 22.5-inch largemouth bass caught at Cold Springs Park southwest of Lewis.
Iowa City man accused of second domestic assault incident
An Iowa City man was arrested Sunday night after an alleged assault on the mother of his two children. The incident reportedly occurred at the Broadway Street residence of 45-year-old Lfils Luvoma at around 7:45pm. According to police, he pushed his girlfriend against the wall. She then attempted to get a phone out of Luvoma’s pants pocket, causing him to reportedly strike her several times in the back.
Agriculture Recovery Center to Open in Cedar County on July 25
State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Cedar County on Thursday, July 25 from noon to 8 p.m. to help Iowans recover from spring tornado and storm damage. This walk-through event, designed as a resource fair, will provide...
College Football 25: The one conference to move Iowa to in your Dynasty Mode
College football fans across the country are preparing to get their first Dynasty started in EA Sports College Football 25. Surely, there are many Iowa Hawkeye fans who will jump straight in with their favorite program. There's no denying that the Hawkeyes are one of the most fun programs to...
Aurelia man’s photo representing Iowa in 2024 ‘Best-Looking Cruiser’ contest
AURELIA, Iowa (KTIV) - The Iowa State Patrol is trying its luck at taking the top spot in the annual America’s Best-Looking Cruiser calendar contest. This is the 11th year for the contest. The competition relies on votes to determine which state has the best-looking patrol vehicles. Iowa’s entry...
Johnston developer at center of fraud allegations remains free in North Liberty
By the time Johnston developer Daniel Pettit was locked up in January for contempt in connection with three civil court cases, a wide web of people in several states had accused the one-time millionaire of fraud. Investors, lenders and attorneys monitoring the showy businessman’s three-year free fall assumed local, state or federal authorities...
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