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Officials warn of swimming in Nebraska, Iowa lakes due to E. coli
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - 15 beaches in Iowa and 10 in Nebraska have elevated E. coli levels. Officials are warning against swimming in them. A Council Bluffs mother, Raelee Thompson, arrived to Lake Manawa with her family on Sunday afternoon. “It was either the lake or the pool, and...
Here are the athletes with Iowa connections competing in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris begin July 26 and conclude on Aug. 11, and Iowa will be well represented on the biggest stage in sports. Whether they were born in Iowa or attended the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa or another school in the state, here...
New Park With Outdoor Stage Opens in Cedar Rapids
It's finally open! According to an article from CBS 2, another element of the 1st and 1st Development in Cedar Rapids held its grand opening last week. Welcome to 'The Yard!'. On July 3rd, the Yard and ImOn Stage at Kingston Yard officially opened to the public. The park is located right behind Big Grove Brewery and Pickle Palace and offers "extensive landscaping, a natural grass lawn, kids’ play area, state-of-the-art sound system, free Wi-Fi provided by ImOn, string lighting, paver walkways, and the main attraction; ImOn Stage." The event listing for the grand opening event says that the stage will not only be used for live music, but that it also has a 15’ wide and 8.5’ tall TV for showing movies and sporting events. Another cool thing about the stage is that it is made up of "reclaimed steel trusses" that were salvaged from a Cedar Rapids bridge that was built all the way back in 1910!
Forecast: Evening Storms Again, Then Mostly Dry
Again, we’ll see a round of storms move across central Iowa this evening ahead of and along a cold front crossing the state. A few may be strong. Wind and hail will be the main things to watch out for, and we’ll also see heavy rain at times. These look to wrap up by early […]
Louisiana, keep your hands off my Commandments
Neal Schuster is the rabbi of Temple B’nai Jeshurun in Des Moines. This essay is the prepared version of remarks he delivered at a Shabbat service on June 28. Well, let’s see – what’s in the news? What’s in the news?. Hmm, let’s see. Oh,...
American Pickers show fakery and secrets revealed including filming in closed store & Danielle Colby’s role at Iowa shop
AMERICAN Pickers is set to return in the fall on History Channel, but a source has exclusively claimed to The U.S. Sun there is show fakery and secrets viewers may be shocked to learn. American Pickers – which stars Mike and Robbie Wolfe, Danielle Colby, and Jon “Jersey Jon” Szalay – often films inside Mike’s […]
Man injured in downtown Waterloo shooting
WATERLOO, Iowa (KGAN) — Waterloo police are searching for the shooter who injured a man and sent him to the hospital Sunday. Police said the victim was shot in the area of 4th Street and Lafayette. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports police said there was an argument in the...
Iowa Woman Accused Of Murder Of Body Found In Backseat Misses Plea Hearing
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The woman from North Liberty, Iowa accused of murder after a body was found in the backseat of her car at an accident scene in Minnesota, failed to show for a court hearing Friday. Margot Lewis was supposed to appear on a Zoom call for a plea...
Community mourns loss of Village Theatre’s heart and soul, Matt Moody
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The community is grieving the loss of Matt Moody, a dedicated and beloved figure at the Village Theatre. Described by many as the heart and soul of the theatre, Moody’s impact was felt deeply by all who knew him. “It’s like losing a close family...
Realistic expectations for Iowa football in 2024
Iowa football is coming off another typical season for them winning 10 games and making it to a respectable bowl game. The problem with this cycle they have fallen into is that they beat every team that they should but fail to pull off any big wins that would get them over the hump.
Burlington Police Department arrest man for burglary, drug possession
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department has announced the arrest of a man on multiple charges. According to a news release, on Saturday, July 6th, the Burlington Police Department received a report of an individual outside someone’s residence. When officers arrived on scene a caller stated an unknown individual...
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