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Fatal crash in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - At approximately 3:56 pm, the Iowa State Patrol responded to the intersection of 240 St. and X Ave in rural Waucoma for a report of a crash. Officials say a 2000 Chevy S10 truck was driving southbound of X Ave when it approached an uncontrol gravel intersection and collided with a 2007 Ford Edge that was traveling westbound on 240 St.
Charles City duo accused of stealing over $100,000 from elderly victim
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – One not guilty plea is entered in a case of two people accused of stealing over $100,000 from an elderly person in Floyd County. Sondra B. Newberry, 65 of Charles City, and Charmaine R. Carr, 37 of Charles City, are charged with financial exploitation of an older individual.
4-year-old’s hand grazed by gunshot in incident near Waterloo park
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Police said a child at a Waterloo park was injured in an incident that was initially thought to be fireworks, but later discovered to have been gunshots on Sunday evening. Police said they were called to Lafayette Park, at 1900 Lafayette Street, just before 9 p.m....
Lisa Bluder Addresses Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin WNBA Competition With Two-Word Message
Former Iowa Hawkeyes Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin are facing off for the second time of their respective WNBA careers on Tuesday Night. The first meeting between them was made all the more special because it was attended by their former head coach at Iowa, Lisa Bluder. And prior to ...
Red, White & Boom Postponed: Safe and exciting alternatives for your Fourth of July celebrations
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - With the postponement of the annual Red, White & Boom fireworks show, many families are turning to consumer fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July. This shift has led to a noticeable spike in sales at local fireworks stores like Crossroads Fireworks, where “show” and “finale”...
Heavy rainfall closes popular Dubuque campground ahead of July 4th celebrations
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Dubuque’s Miller Riverview Park and Campground will be closed through Independence Day due to heavy rainfall and extensive flooding. The Miller Riverview Campground is probably, arguably one of the most popular spots in the city of Dubuque for pedestrians and campers during the third and the fourth. We have individuals that make reservations up to 240 days in advance for their campsites," Dubuque Parks and Rec Business Development Manager Haley Francke said.
Muscatine Fourth of July Celebration is on for Thursday
The Muscatine Fourth of July Celebration, sponsored by the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI), the City of Muscatine, and Keep Muscatine Beautiful, will go on despite the rising Mississippi River and the potential for flooding. But there have been some important changes to this year’s location of events.
Caitlin Clark Dominates 2024 ESPYS Nominees With 3 Noms After Record-Breaking College Career
Caitlin Clark's record-breaking collegiate career continues to be celebrated despite turning pro this year as she earned the most nominations at the 2024 ESPYs. The list of nominees is in and Clark is leading this year's awards with three nods -- all for her time as an Iowa Hawkeyes standout.
Police on scene after pursuit ends on I-380 in Linn County
TODDVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Authorities are on scene early Tuesday morning in the area of I-380 and County Home Road in Linn County. The Cedar Rapids Police Department tells TV9 that a pursuit had ended in that area around 2:15 a.m. Iowa DOT cameras in the area show police officers...
Flood watch issued as additional heavy rainfall is expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Iowa through Tuesday morning as additional heavy rainfall is expected. This includes Mason City, Forest City, and Algona. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through Monday night and Tuesday bringing heavy rainfall to Iowa and Minnesota. Rainfall...
Reynolds, Congress members protest federal child labor law enforcement
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the state’s all-Republican congressional delegation sent letters Monday to the U.S. Department of Labor, criticizing its enforcement of federal child labor laws on Iowa businesses following a state law change. A 2023 Iowa child labor law loosened some restrictions on minor workers, despite warnings from the Department of Labor that […] The post Reynolds, Congress members protest federal child labor law enforcement appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
NASA Iowa EPSCoR research award will assist Dae-Young Lee in CubeSat navigation
Iowa State University Department of Aerospace Engineering assistant professor Dae-Young Lee has been awarded a research award through the NASA Iowa EPSCoR program. It will assist Lee in research to improve navigation capabilities for cube satellite (CubeSat) technology in space. Lee’s grant-supported research project deals with a new navigation technique...
Underwood, Clarinda, Heelan in IHSBCA Rankings
(KMAland) -- Three KMAland teams are ranked while four more are receiving votes in the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association's latest rankings. Underwood is the top area team, coming in at No. 3 in Class 2A. Find the full rankings here & list of ranked KMAland teams below. CLASS...
Learn Answers to Questions about Iowa Fence Laws during July 11 Webinar
AMES, Iowa – Are you thinking about installing or repairing a fence? Are you confused about who’s responsible for what?. Join the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation for a free webinar July 11 that will provide answers to these questions and many more. The webinar will run...
BBQ competition winners from NW Iowa donate prize money to flood victims
CLIVE — One of the winning teams at the Saturday, June 22, BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark competition plans to donate all their earnings to help their neighbors in northwest Iowa who are dealing with severe flooding. A panel of celebrity judges chose Big Al’s Smokin Good BBQ...
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