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Iowans take kayaks down flooded city streets
INDIANOLA, Iowa — KCCI viewer Gentry Burton shared photos of her adult children kayaking down a flooded Indianola street this week. The Warren County town saw about 5 inches of rain Tuesday as strong storms pushed across the state. The storms prompted several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, as well as flooding and flash flooding in a number of areas.
Joni Ernst visits flood damage
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — On Tuesday Senator Joni Ernst visited Sioux City to receive briefings on the recent flood damage in northwestern Iowa. Ernst took private meetings with city and county officials. Lyon, Plymouth, Sioux, Emmet, and Clay counties are part of the latest federal disaster declaration for the...
Panini America Unveils Caitlin Clark Collection, Highlighting Career Milestones
Panini America launched the Caitlin Clark Collection on Monday, a series of trading cards celebrating the achievements and career moments of the standout basketball player. Clark, a two-time National Player of the Year at Iowa, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and is the all-time ...
Iowa combat veteran, former ag official ‘ready to serve’ again — this time in Congress
After the rains, or in the routines of daily life, in one of the more war-ravaged reaches of the globe, residents would spot the signs of unexploded munitions, mortars and other devices of death. The Army National Guard’s combat engineers would scout and remove rocket rounds and similar weapons for...
Iowa Republicans rally behind former President Trump ahead of national convention
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Receiving a standing ovation at the Iowa GOP reception in Council Bluffs, Tuesday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined elected leaders like Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra and Republican Party of Iowa chairman Jeff Kaufman. The group reflected on the party's success on policies like abortion, school...
Three new hires announced by Floyd County Medical Center
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) is announcing three new hires. Candace Deverell, ARNP, CNP has joined FCMC as a new Urgent Care provider. In 2017, Deverell graduated from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. After graduation, Deverell worked in family practice for 4 years before transitioning to Urgent Care and has worked in the Urgent Care setting in Pennsylvania for the past 2 years.
Hanson Nature Center Grand Opening, July 13
The Winnebago County Conservation Board and the Friends of Winnebago County Conservation have scheduled a Grand Opening for the new Hanson Nature Center. It will be held Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Center, located at 41600 Hwy. 69, Leland. The event will also serve as a retirement party for Winnebago County Conservation Board Director Robert Schwartz, who will be retiring on July 31.
One injured in Rockford, Iowa crash
ABC 6 NEWS — One person was injured in a crash in Rockford, Iowa when a motorcycle crashed into the passenger side of a car. According to a press release from the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call about a crash at about 6 P.M. on July 3. The release states that Pedro Gallego, 32, was driving north on Zinnia Avenue when he attempted to make a three-point turn. Jean Dow, 19, was travelling south on the road, when she crashed into the passenger side of Gallego’s car.
Former Iowa women’s basketball star Cailtin Clark named WNBA All-Star in rookie campaign
Former Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark continues to rack up awards. On Tuesday, Clark was named a WNBA All-Star after a sensational start to her rookie campaign with the Indiana Fever, where she has posted an impressive 16.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game, which ranks second on the squad behind Kelsey Mitchell.
Caitlin Clark's 'Seriously Awesome' Response To Gabbie Marshall Update
Caitlin Clark spent her entire Iowa Hawkeyes career alongside Kate Martin and Gabbie Marshall. All three left college at the same time after guiding their team to two straight NCAA Women's National Championship appearances. Both Clark and Martin went on to the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark was selected ...
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Seemingly Shoots His Shot At The “Hawk Tuah” Girl
Sam Darnold seems to really like the action that Hawk Tuah can bring. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback seemed to shoot his shot at the viral young lady who has swept the nation over her mind-boggling interview. Otherwise known as Hailey Welch, Hawk Tuah Girl was asked how she would please...
Kennedy, Ott hit back-to-back blasts in Centennial’s 6-2 victory at Fort Dodge
Jordyn Kennedy and Mady Ott hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team went on to post a 6-2 victory at Fort Dodge in a non-conference game on Wednesday. The Jaguars snapped a three-game losing skid while improving their record to 25-8. Fort...
Quad City Baseball Fans Flock To "Ballpark Island" In Davenport, IA
(Davenport, IA) -- Quad City River Bandit fans call Modern Woodmen Park "Ballpark Island" these days. Waters from the swollen Mississippi River have surrounded the ballpark, forcing baseball fans to use a gangplank to get from the parking lot to the stadium. River Bandits General Manager Paul Kleinhans-Schulz tells WQAD...
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