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Iowa Communities Start Rebuilding After Flood Damaging
(Pottawattamie County) Communities in western Iowa are still grappling with catastrophic flooding a week after it began. Some areas are beginning to rebuild, while others remain submerged. Pottawattamie County is particularly affected, with Riverside Park in Council Bluffs still underwater as the river nears its peak. Residents are on high...
Man who allegedly robbed Waterloo gas station arrested in Clinton County
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Law enforcement said a man who stole money from a Waterloo gas station cash register was later found and arrested in Clinton County over the weekend. The Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office said at around 9:23 p.m. on Saturday, a man, dressed in dark closing and a black mask, robbed the Elite Fuel Mart at the corner of Elk Run Road and Independence Avenue.
Suspect police say kidnapped woman & forced her to withdraw cash from ATMs arrested in Ames
AMES, Iowa – A Des Moines man wanted on kidnapping charges was arrested Friday night in Ames. Robert Gonzales, 52, is being held in the Polk County Jail. He is charged with second-degree kidnapping and first-degree burglary. Police say he broke into a 73-year-old woman’s home in the Easter Lake neighborhood on the evening of […]
Zach Johnson hosts charity golf event ahead of John Deere Classic
Professional golfer and United States Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson returned to his home town in Cedar Rapids to host a charity golf event ahead of this weekend's John Deere Classic in the quad cities. Big names including NFL first round draft pick Cooper Dejean, new Iowa offensive coordinator Tim...
Hawkeye Star Cooper DeJean Makes a Return to Kinnick Stadium
Hawkeye alum and standout football star, Cooper DeJean made a return to Kinnick Stadium and this return had nothing to do with "fair catches." The former Hawkeye has had a busy spring and summer after being selected in the 2nd round of the NFL draft by the Philidelphia Eagles. After preparing for the draft and participating in the Eagles rookie camp and minicamp practices, DeJean had a weekend off to help coach young Iowa football players. DeJean wanted to give back to Iowa before beginning his first NFL training camp.
Iowa City man arrested after series of alleged domestic assaults
Iowa City man arrested after series of alleged domestic assaults. An Iowa City man was arrested over the weekend after a series of alleged domestic assaults. According to police documents, the first incident occurred December 22nd at the Super 8 hotel on First Avenue in Coralville. 34-year-old Olufemi Dehinbo of Shady Glen Court and his intimate partner had been living in the room together for over a month when the assault occurred. He had fled the scene before police arrived, and the victim reportedly had a hard time catching her breath because she had been screaming for hours. She had a bleeding bite mark on her finger, allegedly caused by Dehinbo.
Learn about Perennial Groundcover at Summer Field Days
AMES, Iowa – Cover crops help prevent nitrate loss and protect soil from erosion, but they also add another step to plant in the fall. What if farmers could have a cover crop that they only had to plant once?. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will examine this...
KXEL Morning News for Mon. Jul 01, 2024
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) – Two police officers were shot while responding to a report of a man with a gun Sunday just before 8:30 a.m. Officers responded to the 200 block of Manson Street. Officials say the investigation ended with two officers being shot in the 1200 block of East 4th Street, and the suspect dead. The Waterloo police officers who were shot were taken to a local hospital. Officials say they are in stable condition and undergoing into surgery. The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.
Popular Retailer With a Handful of Iowa Locations Contemplating Closing
We've seen a large number of national retailers and restaurants throw in the towel recently. Once popular businesses like Walgreens and Red Lobster have been shuttering locations across the country, including Iowa. Now we're hearing of another possible business closing, and they have a few locations in Iowa that would...
New law increases penalties for swatting/hoax callers
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - One of the many laws going into effect Monday adds harsher penalties to swatting call charges. Swatting is when somebody makes a hoax call to law enforcement to get a response. We’ve seen this happen at several schools and businesses here in Eastern Iowa over the last year, often resulting in dozens of police officers flocking to a scene when there is actually no danger.
Four vie for 2024 Tama County Fair Queen
GLADBROOK – The 2024 Tama County Fair Queen candidates were recently announced and this year include four outstanding candidates: 2024 Gladbrook-Reinbeck graduate Amaya Peterson of rural Gladbrook; 2024 GMG graduate Stella Betts of rural Gladbrook; North Tama rising senior Ava Monat of rural Traer; and North Tama rising senior Faith Dvorak of Elberon.
More severe storms possibly Friday evening in central Iowa
DES MOINES, IOWA — Central Iowa is on target to receive more severe weather to wrap up the last week of June. Friday morning rain and thunderstorms have stayed below severe limits and will exit to the east through mid-morning. Generally, between 0.25″-1″ of rain has fallen through the morning with some isolated higher amounts. […]
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