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Update on 60+ animals rescued in Muscatine
There’s an update on the animals that were rescued earlier this summer in Muscatine. Over 60 dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and rats were taken from a residence and placed with It Takes A Village Animal Rescue and Resources (ITAV). Our Quad Cities News spoke with Meagan Koehler, founder and director of ITAV, via Zoom about […]
Fredericksburg Fire Station Block Party Saturday
Fredericksburg Firefighters will host their annual “Block Party” this Saturday (08.17) in Fredericksburg. That’s Firefighter Ray Armbrecht, who says proceeds go towards firefighting equipment. Daytime festivities include a UTV ride, cornhole tournament, kids activities and a magician. From 5 to 7 pm at the Fredericksburg fire station...
Hawkeye Football Recruiting: The Impact of Iose Epenesa’s Commitment to Iowa
We’re just over two weeks away from the return of Hawkeye football inside Kinnick Stadium and right smack in the midst of a recruiting dead period. So it might seem like a time where Iowa recruiting news would be non-existent. Not the case. On Thursday the Hawkeyes got some...
51st Charles City Art-a-Fest Saturday (8.17)
The Charles City Arts Council will host the 51st Art-A-Fest this weekend. The event features a great selection of unique artwork, plus a variety of fresh food and beverages for sale. There will also be free games and activities for kids, along with live music from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday (08.17) in Central Park.
City of Buffalo to hold public input meeting for community plan
BUFFALO, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Buffalo is planning for the future by holding a public input meeting. According to a media release the City of Buffalo is hosting a visioning and land use workshop on Aug. 21. The workshop will be from 6 - 8 p.m. at 426...
Volleyball Welcomes Caylie Denham and Courtney Buzzerio as New Assistants
Holy Cross volleyball head coach Kathleen Colpoys has appointed Caylie Denham and Courtney Buzzerio as new assistant coaches. Coach Colpoys emphasizes their combined strengths and passion for developing athletes, aiming to help players achieve their fullest potential and reach team goals. Denham has experience coaching at Iona and played at Hofstra, while Buzzerio was a standout at Iowa and Pittsburgh, earning multiple accolades.
Lane Closure for Southeast Minnesota Highway Starts Monday
Grand Meadow, MN (KROC-AM News)- Part of a two-lane highway in southeast Minnesota will be reduced to a single lane starting on Monday. The lane closure is anticipated to be in place for more than a month, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Officials are telling motorists to...
Central Iowa bakery gives more pies to viral Iowa State Fair pie-eating kid champion
BONDURANT, Iowa — A slice of stardom continues for an 8-year-old Iowa State Fair pie-eating champion. Home Slice Handmade Pies invited Zack Lucas and his family to its bakery in Bondurant to pick out pies of their choice over the weekend to celebrate the memorable moment. On Thursday, Lucas'...
Hog calling competition at Iowa State Fair ends in tie for the blue ribbon and five bucks
Two Iowa kids can split a pound of bacon after a rare tie in the hog calling contest at the Iowa State Fair. Nearly two dozen kids walked up to the mic and belted out their best hog call, as if they were trying to get a pig to come home, in front of a packed crowd in Pioneer Hall on Friday. They were followed by more than a dozen adults in a separate category. ...
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Prescription no longer required for Iowa Medicaid coverage of wheelchair repairs
Iowa Medicaid recipients are no longer required to get a prescription for wheelchair repairs under a new administrative rules implemented by state officials last month. Beginning July 1, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services dropped an administrative policy that required an in-person doctor's appointment and a prescription in order for...
Political partisanship is increasing in Iowa
The Iowa secretary of state’s website, whichever party controls it, has always been a wonderful source of election results and statistics. Don’t be put off by numbers — numbers are our friend! They tell us all sorts of interesting things. Let’s take a look. Americans talk a lot about the right to vote, but we don’t […]
Well-preserved mastodon excavated from Iowa creek bank
WAYNE COUNTY, Iowa – The Office of the State Archaeologist has recently wrapped up excavating what it says is the first-ever well-preserved mastodon found in Iowa. The discovery of the mastodon was brought to the attention of the OSA in 2022. This month, they spent 12 days excavating the mastodon from an eroding creek bank […]
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