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Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to sheriff Jack Williams
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams was honored during the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards June 25 at Ankeny High School, where Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized individuals and groups during the special ceremony. “Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return – except, of...
Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Five Counties in Response to Severe Storms
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Des Moines, Dubuque, Mitchell, Polk and Scott Counties in response to severe storms that occurred on July 15 and continuing. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program.
Iowans whose homes were destroyed by floods, tornadoes can now apply for temporary housing
Iowans whose homes were destroyed by flooding or tornadoes can now apply for temporary housing assistance, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday. The Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Assistance Program is offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This marks the first time that Iowa has been approved for the program, which is typically used in hurricane-prone states.
Two Galesburg girls take top places in Li’l Miss Illinois Pageant
A pair of Galesburg girls took the top two places in the Li’l Miss Illinois pageant Sunday. Kynleigh Fox, the daughter of Stacy Dunham, and Lia Barraza Sloan, the daughter of Leno and Sabrina Barraza, both competed in the Miss Illinois Youth Program along with other contestants for the title of Li’l Miss Illinois.
QB Cade McNamara says he’s 100% healthy and ready to be back with Iowa’s offense
Tim Lester has had nearly six months to come up with potential fixes for the moribund Iowa offense, but the key for the Hawkeyes’ new offensive coordinator might be just having a healthy starting quarterback.
Seibert Earns Promotion with Iowa MBB
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Long-time University of Iowa men’s basketball staff member Al Seibert has added the role of General Manager to his Chief of Staff duties with the program. Seibert is entering his 14th season on head coach Fran McCaffery’s staff, including stints as the director of...
Iowa women’s basketball player Taylor McCabe on summer workouts
Iowa junior guard Taylor McCabe says summer drills are even more important for a new-look Hawkeye team that lost several key players. The native of Fremont, Nebraska appeared in 33 games last season and says summer is when roles and team chemistry are developed. McCabe shot better than 41 percent...
AP team reveals harms of forced sedation during police encounters
Amid growing attention to the use of deadly force by police, the danger of administering sedatives to restrain people in police custody has largely gone unrecognized. Associated Press journalists Ryan Foley, a reporter based in Iowa City, Iowa, and medical writer Carla Johnson, along with AP video journalist Shelby Lum, broke ground by documenting how the practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police has proliferated in the last 15 years.
Muscatine woman arrested on 67 animal neglect charges
An arrest has been made in a severe animal-neglect incident in Muscatine last month. According to a news release from the City of Muscatine and arrest affidavits, charges were filed against Kelly Marie Adams, 44, of Muscatine on Monday, July 8. On Monday, June 17, a search warrant was executed in the 2400 block of […]
Iowa City man allegedly posed as a University of Iowa officer on social media
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story said Kauble used a fake account to message a person awaiting trial. That was incorrect. The article has also been changed to reflect the correct spelling of the names of two defendants in a separate case. The main headline has been changed to reflect the...
Brenna Brooks Named to GymHawks Coaching Staff
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Brenna Brooks has been named an assistant coach for the University of Iowa gymnastics team, head coach Jen Llewellyn announced Wednesday. “We are very excited to announce the addition of Brenna to our coaching staff,” said Llewellyn. “Brenna was a tremendous student athlete at Washington and in the Pac-12, and is a committed coach to serving the whole person. She brings with her a great deal of passion and enthusiasm for the sport and I am confident she will have a great impact on the program!”
Iowa's Caitlin Clark Replacement Drops Truth Bomb On Comparisons To Fever Star
Caitlin Clark is starring in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever currently, but in the college ranks, her former Iowa Hawkeyes squad is looking for ways to replace her. Enter Lucy Olsen, who transferred to Iowa from Villanova after three seasons with the Wildcats in an effort to help the team replace ...
Local holiday icon, ‘Santamobile’ creator passes away at 81
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Michael Peppers, recognized by many in the Quad Cities as Santa during the holiday season, died Monday. During his lifetime, 81-year-old Peppers was a Vietnam War veteran and an avid car collector and restorer. His creations included the short-timer and the Santamobile, featured during the Festival of Trees event, according to an obituary.
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