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Iowa City man accused of second domestic assault incident
An Iowa City man was arrested Sunday night after an alleged assault on the mother of his two children. The incident reportedly occurred at the Broadway Street residence of 45-year-old Lfils Luvoma at around 7:45pm. According to police, he pushed his girlfriend against the wall. She then attempted to get a phone out of Luvoma’s pants pocket, causing him to reportedly strike her several times in the back.
Agriculture Recovery Center to Open in Cedar County on July 25
State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Cedar County on Thursday, July 25 from noon to 8 p.m. to help Iowans recover from spring tornado and storm damage. This walk-through event, designed as a resource fair, will provide...
Aurelia man’s photo representing Iowa in 2024 ‘Best-Looking Cruiser’ contest
AURELIA, Iowa (KTIV) - The Iowa State Patrol is trying its luck at taking the top spot in the annual America’s Best-Looking Cruiser calendar contest. This is the 11th year for the contest. The competition relies on votes to determine which state has the best-looking patrol vehicles. Iowa’s entry...
KCCEF Grant Purchases New Weights For Keota High School
When student-athletes return to Keota Junior/Senior High School this year, they will find some new equipment in the weight room, thanks to a grant from the Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation. The Keota Athletic Boosters were the recipient of $5,000 from the Foundation to replace the weights in the weight...
Johnston developer at center of fraud allegations remains free in North Liberty
By the time Johnston developer Daniel Pettit was locked up in January for contempt in connection with three civil court cases, a wide web of people in several states had accused the one-time millionaire of fraud. Investors, lenders and attorneys monitoring the showy businessman’s three-year free fall assumed local, state or federal authorities...
Powerful thunderstorms bring winds of 100+ MPH to northeast Iowa
Severe storms moved across Iowa late Monday afternoon and early evening, bringing large hail, high winds and at least one tornado. The New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department reported a wind gust of 102 miles an hour, with several reports of damage to structures, trees and vehicles. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator...
Black Hawk Co. dairy farm impacted by heatwaves rolling through Iowa
HUDSON, Iowa (KCRG) - An eastern Iowa dairy farmer said the two significant heat waves we’ve seen so far this summer have had an impact on his herd. Temperatures cooled down Tuesday after a stretch of days with heat indexes in the 90s and 100s. Blake Hansen, a co-owner...
OPPD sends crews to central Iowa, helping restore power to thousands after Monday's severe storm
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Public Power District sent over a dozen workers to Des Moines to help restore power. The 17-member crew was sent out on Tuesday after severe storms on Monday cut power to thousands in central Iowa. OPPD said it received a call for mutual aid and...
Rhonda Gerrard Rises To iHeartMedia Nebraska-Iowa Area President
IHeartMedia has promoted Rhonda Gerrard to Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area including oversight of stations all operations across the Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City markets. Gerrard has served as VP of Sales for the area since July 2022. She has been with the company...
How long is food good in a fridge without power? Safety tips to get you through an outage
Severe weather including thunderstorms and a few tornados swept through the state Monday evening leaving some Iowans without power. At least one tornado pushed through the Des Moines metro during rush hour. Meanwhile, the eastern part of the state was battered with high winds and rain. A tornado was also reported in...
Award-Winning Gardening Programs Provide Timely Resources for Growers
AMES, Iowa – When gardeners have questions – they can get answers – thanks to two popular gardening resources offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Public Radio. “Garden Variety” is the name of a Public Radio podcast based on the Horticulture Day program...
Tornado confirmed in Davenport from Monday’s storms
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has confirmed a tornado hit Davenport during last night’s storms. Meteorologist Brian Pierce says they don’t know the full extent of the damage or the exact time the tornado touched down, but they do know with some confidence the size and scope of the tornado.
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Aksarben Foundation Announces New $25,000 Scholarship for Iowa Western Students
OMAHA, Nebraska – Students entering Nebraska and Iowa Western Community Colleges to study high-skill, high-wage, high-demand “STEM” courses (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are eligible to apply for a newly-announced, statewide Aksarben Foundation Scholarship. “Aksarben has been awarding scholarships to hard-working students for decades,” says Sandra Reding,...
Iowa Basketball: Diverse backgrounds, one home, Hawkeye basketball's chemistry is high despite roster turnover
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- It has been an offseason of change for Hawkeye hoops. Iowa will be without Tony Perkins and Patrick McCaffery while bringing in some potential key players. One thing that stands out about this year's group is that they come from all walks of life. Freshman Cooper Koch is an Iowa legacy. Chris Tadjo was born in Canada and played for NBA Academy in Mexico City. Seydou Traore is a New York native while Drew Thelwell was born in Florida and played basketball in Kentucky.
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