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The Largest Steam Engine Ever is Coming Back to Eastern Iowa
Train aficionados will be able to catch a glimpse of the largest steam engine ever built as it chugs its way back through portions of Eastern Iowa. The Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 will be back in the area on September 5th and 6th, according to the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Sunday Spotlight: Smile Fest to raise money for foster and adopted children in Iowa and Nebraska
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — A local nonprofit 'Share My Smile' joined KETV in studio on Sunday to discuss their upcoming Smile Fest on September 7. Share my Smile founder Chelsea Best and executive director Michelle Irions talked about what to expect at Smile Fest and their need for volunteer help.
Forecast: Only Tiny Rain Chances This Week
We’re warming up a bit more than Saturday today as this gorgeous August weekend continues and brings the Iowa State Fair to a close. This summer is flying by. As the following pair of images show, only tiny light rain chances are ahead this week. We’ll see isolated showers Tuesday afternoon in western Iowa, and […]
Close Up: Voters and candidates head to Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this week'sClose Up, voters and candidates alike convened at the Iowa State Fair. Joe Henry, state political director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), explains why the national organization decided to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time ever. We...
This Iowa Mall Has Been Closed Because of an…Unpaid Bill?!
When the covid crisis struck the U.S. in 2020, businesses either had to find creative ways in innovate or suffer the wrath of people staying inside of their homes and not visiting their stores. The food industry suffered exponentially during covid. Hotels, retail, the auto industry, airlines, movie theaters, malls,...
Iowa's 39 EF1 tornadoes set single-year record, NWS says
Iowa's violent and tumultuous weather has set a new mark. The 122 confirmed tornadoes so far in 2024 are a state record, the National Weather Service in Des Moines recently revealed. That's two more than the total for all of 2004 (122). Ninety-eight tornadoes touched down in April and May, with each month tallying 49 local tornadoes. ...
Geotechnical services approved for 2 bridges in Jasper County
Aug. 18—Two bridges due to be replaced within the next year or so were approved for geotechnical services this week by the Jasper County Board of Supervisors, and one of which was a bridge destroyed by floodwaters this past spring. The county engineer, Michael Frietsch, said the soil needs inspected to fit longer designs. "Both are going to be 120-foot-span, steel beam bridges with poured ...
Adventureland honors the “Tornado” in weekend celebrations
ALTOONA, Iowa — Adventureland is celebrating 50 years this weekend with a 5k roller-coaster ride, drone show, and coaster celebration. Today was a special day for one of Adventurelands tallest, fastest, and longest wooden roller coasters. The “Tornado” has been recognized as a roller coaster landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts. At noon a plaque […]
ISU's Bacon switches to #26 to honor Whitver
AMES (KWWL) -- Iowa State's Caleb Bacon is switching numbers this fall. The Cyclone linebacker will wear #26 to show solidarity with former ISU stand-out wide receiver Jack Whitver who is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. Matt Campbell made the announcement in front of Whitver's family this week. Whitver,...
Iowa State sophomore RB Abu Sama is ready to score “a lot more touchdowns” this season
AMES — Abu Sama simply followed the instructions. The Iowa State freshman tailback picked the right gap, tucked in the football and dashed through the snow, rushing for 276 yards and three touchdowns in his breakout game last season at Kansas State. Sama’s star power spiked. The compliments bubbled...
Rockwell City Woman Killed in SUV vs Semi Crash
A Rockwell City woman died this weekend in Webster County when the SUV she was driving collided head-on with a semi. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened at approximately 3:15 this (Sun) morning just southwest of Fort Dodge at the county road D-20 curve near Hayes Avenue. 30-year-old Sasha Brown of Rockwell City was driving a mid-size SUV westbound on D-20. The SUV crossed the center line and struck an eastbound Peterbilt semi driven by 47-year-old Wyatt Lundberg of Fort Dodge.
ESPN FPI predictions for every game on Iowa football's 2024 schedule
ESPN released its FPI preseason rankings for the 2024 season last month and Iowa came in at No. 37 on the list. Here are ESPN's FPI projections for the Hawkeyes. ESPN released its FPI preseason rankings for the 2024 season last month and Iowa came in at No. 37 on the list. The Hawkeyes begin the season ranked at No. 25 in the AP Poll and even with the expanded Big Ten and the conference being one entire division, there is still a lot of confidence in Iowa City that this can be a great year for Kirk Ferentz and company.
Adorable Iowa State Fair Pie-Eating Contest Winner Goes Viral
Congratulations to Zack Lucas for his big win! Last Thursday (August 15th), the 8-year-old Iowan was named a champion in one of the Iowa State Fair's annual pie-eating contests!. Last week, KCCI posted a hilarious video of Zack Lucas after his big win at the Iowa State Fair, and the...
Some reduction in air quality from wildfire smoke, weather stays quiet
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - You may notice some extra haziness to the air within the next day or two as a patch of wildfire smoke moves through the region. Your First Alert: Quiet, but watching for air quality reduction. Things stay quiet throughout the day, with only scattered pop-up...
The Largest Steam Engine Ever is Coming Back to Eastern Iowa
Train aficionados will be able to catch a glimpse of the largest steam engine ever built as it chugs its way back through portions of Eastern Iowa. The Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 will be back in the area on September 5th and 6th, according to the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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