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UI Health Care leads Iowa in US News & World Report rankings with top honors in 8 specialties
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center reaffirmed its position as Iowa's premier hospital, securing top honors in the U.S. News & World's report of "Best Hospitals" for 2024-2025. The school's various hospitals and clinics earned national recognition in eight adult specialties. "This national recognition is a testament to the compassionate, high-quality care...
Shellsburg's Farmer's Market makes triumphant return to Pearl St. Bridge
SHELLSBURG, Iowa (KGAN) — Shellsburg has successfully relaunched its Farmer's Market this year, becoming a big hit with locals. After ending several years ago, the market has returned and is now held every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the historic Pearl St. Bridge. This year's market...
Good-Boy Ted is the Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
Wahlert and Western Dubuque Headed To State Softball Tourney
For the 3rd season in a row, the Wahlert Golden Eagle softball team has advanced to state tournament play. 3rd ranked Wahlert toppled Independence 15-5 in five innings. Wahlert (29-10) will meet 7th ranked Sumner-Fredricksburg (33-3)at 7:30 on Monday night at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. The Western Dubuque...
Lincoln's Beaman Transfers To Iowa To Continue Pursuit Of Baseball Dream
Last week, Missouri graduate, Jackson Beaman and former Lincoln MO. standout, announced his commitment to Iowa after entering the transfer portal. He will be a redshirt junior and will have two years of eligibility remaining. Long remembered as an All- State Football player, Beaman quarterbacked Lincoln to two state championship...
Iowa DNR holds meeting in Cherokee on deer population
Up in northwest Iowa, there's a restrictive harvest of deer for a while. Officials say that after conversations with people at the meetings, there may be discussion of lifting those restrictions if there's a good balance.
Big DOT road projects coming in central Iowa
AMES, Iowa — Summer construction season has road crews working hard. In central Iowa there are four huge projects waiting to be done. “Right now, central Iowa has a lot of construction going on and and it’s just going to increase from year to year and in the coming years in the metro area,” said […]
Daison Pursley being pushed through the pit area as qualifying is shown on the jumbotron at Eldora Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
Daison Pursley being pushed through the pit area as qualifying is shown on the jumbotron at Eldora Speedway. (T.J. Buffenbarger Photo)
Falcon Baseball makes history by qualifying for state for first time
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team made its mark in school history when it defeated Roland-Story 2-1 in Tuesday’s 2A substate final in Marshalltown, as aired on 99 The Wave. The win clinched the program its first ever state tournament appearance. In the second inning, Jaxson Kleespies grounded into a fielder’s...
Local holiday icon, ‘Santamobile’ creator passes away at 81
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Michael Peppers, recognized by many in the Quad Cities as Santa during the holiday season, died Monday. During his lifetime, 81-year-old Peppers was a Vietnam War veteran and an avid car collector and restorer. His creations included the short-timer and the Santamobile, featured during the Festival of Trees event, according to an obituary.
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
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