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Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Transgender woman filing suit after state refused Medicaid coverage for reassignment surgery
AMES, Iowa — Sondra Wilson claims that the state denied her Medicaid coverage for her gender reassignment surgery. Wilson doesn’t have a law degree, but is representing herself in this case. She said she reached out to about 50 different law firms across the state and couldn’t afford any of the quotes she was given.
Disaster Relief for Dubuque: How to Apply for Assistance Programs
On July 16th, 2024, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for several counties, including Dubuque, in response to severe storms that struck the area on July 15th. This proclamation allows for state resources to be used for recovery efforts and activates two key assistance programs: the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program (DCA).
Iowa Man Found Guilty Of Murder Doesn't Acknowledge Verdict
(Dubuque, IA) -- A Dubuque County man convicted of murder still refuses to acknowledge the outcome of his trial. A jury found Tyler Dazey of Dubuque guilty of the first-degree murder of his mother Jen after just two hours of deliberation on Friday. Dazey suggested in a letter to the...
Kennedy Mall in Dubuque, IA: Past, Present, Future
In 1964, Montgomery Ward announced plans to relocate from downtown Dubuque to the west end. This move set the stage for the future Kennedy Mall. By February 1966, the land rezoning for the mall’s construction was approved, paving the way for development. William M. Cafaro and Associates, now known...
Dubuque Arrest Reports For July 21st 2024
Manning, Bryon David, a 19-year-old male, was arrested for Failure To Appear, a non-felony charge at 770 Iowa St in Dubuque, IA on 7/20/2024 at 09:22. Tamra Rose Weeks, a 36-year-old female, was arrested for Assault at the same address earlier that morning. Another arrest was made for Domestic Abuse...
Boil order issued for people living in Alburnett
ALBURNETT, Iowa — Leaders have issued a boil order for everyone in Alburnett as a precautionary measure. The city says they discovered discoloration in one of their wells. They have since switched to another well and are now flushing the system. They are issuing the boil order "out of...
Oelwein couple seriously injured when three-wheeled motorcycle hit by car head-on
POSTVILLE, Iowa — An Oelwein couple is hospitalized after the three-wheeled motorbike they were riding was hit head-on by a car. It happened around 4:15pm Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Highways 18 and 52 west of Postville. The Alllamakee County Sheriff's Office says 31-yaer-old Mitchell Meyer of Dorchester swerved out of his lane to avoid a vehicle that had stopped to make a turn. Meyer crossed into the path of the motorbike,
Iowa's biggest roster weakness in 2024 comes as no surprise
The Iowa Hawkeyes offense has a lot to prove, both to themselves and the nation. Coming into the season, it's a bit unfair that the Hawkeyes are given so much flack for their lack of offensive production in 2023. Iowa wasn't given much grace that it went nearly the entire season without Cade McNamara at quarterback, instead relying on a guy playing at the FCS level in 2024.
Deshaun Lee striving for perfection after starting as a freshman
Freshmen typically don’t start on Phil Parker’s defense, but when veteran players like Cooper DeJean and Jermari Harris missed time, Deshaun Lee filled the void and then some. Lee started six games and the Iowa defense hardly missed a beat. “I was young and not where I want...
Longtime Hawkeye commit, freshman Callie Levin finally gets to join Iowa roster
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Solon graduate Callie Levin committed to Iowa in August, 2021-before she even started her sophomore year of high school. She grew up just down the road from Iowa City, her father works in the compliance department at the university, and she still has an autographed Samantha Logic basketball from when she was in elementary school.
U.S. Air Force Band to perform in Muscatine
The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts across Eastern Iowa, according to a press release. All concerts are free, open to the public and approximately 75 minutes long. The first concert will be held in Muscatine on Wednesday, August...
University of Iowa Olympic legends: Hawkeyes USA medalists and more through the years
The University of Iowa has generated some of the world's greatest athletes, from NCAA all-time scorers to Superbowl champions. The Iowa City school also has produced athletes who have medaled at the Olympics. With the 2024 Paris Olympics starting Friday, July 26, here 18 former Hawkeyes who have stood at the podium for Team USA: ...
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