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State emails related to alleged murder still undisclosed after three months
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says it can’t comment on a teenager’s alleged murder of a child-care worker in May and it has yet to disclose related emails that were requested three months ago. In May, 15-year-old Jovahn Mathis was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Kathleen Galloway-Menke at […]
Updated: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for a Portion of Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) Storms are expected to pop up in southwest Iowa this afternoon and move out of the area this evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11:00 p.m. for Cass, Adair, Adams, Fremont, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union counties. Rod Donavan is with the National Weather...
New Fast-Casual Mexican Fare Franchise Coming Soon to Your Town in Nationwide Sales Push With The Burrito Factory
The company is seeking to add new franchise locations throughout its home state of Iowa, expanding outwards to the rest of the U.S. , a fun fast-casual franchise known for its authentic Mexican flavors and high energy ambiance, has just announced the nationwide launch of its franchise opportunity. As part of its strategic expansion plan, the company is initially seeking new franchise territories within its home state of Iowa, eventually aiming to plant new locations throughout the entire United States.
Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
Gilda’s Club changes name, expands no-cost services to entire state of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. According to an announcement from the non-profit, the expansion comes after Gilda’s Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the...
George Man Taken To Hospital After Accident Near Hull
Hull, Iowa — A George man was taken to a hospital after an accident on Tuesday, August 13th, near Hull. According to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, about 12:10 p.m., 55-year-old Anthony Smythe of Primghar was driving a 2021 Peterbilt semi-tractor pulling a milk tank-trailer westbound on Highway 18, three miles east of Hull. They tell us that 75-year-old John De Vries of George was driving a 2008 Ford Focus eastbound on Highway 18, when he crossed the center line and struck the trailer.
Meet the 10-year-old who blew away Iowa State Fair judges with his harmonica playing
August "Gus" Major's learned to love the blues from his dad who is in a band. So it only made sense that the 10-year-old would enter the Youth Harmonica Contest at the Iowa State Fair. Some might have been a little blue about being the only contestant, but not Gus. ...
APPEAL FILED OF GAUSMAN LAWSUIT RULING AGAINST SIOUX CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING THE SIOUX CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT HAVE FILED DOCUMENTS APPEALING A JUDGE’S RULING THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD VIOLATED IOWA’S OPEN MEETINGS LAW REGARDING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT FORMER SUPERINTENDENT PAUL GAUSMAN IN JANUARY OF 2022. THE APPEAL TO THE IOWA SUPREME COURT IS OVER A RULING FROM A LAWSUIT...
House built by Sioux City student goes to South Dakota flood victims
(Radio Iowa) – A South Dakota couple who lost their home in this year’s flooding are getting a replacement built by Sioux City High School students. Dave and Judy Oberg put in the winning bid on the house and finally got it Wednesday after a two-month wait. “Well, we lost everything in the flood, lost our home that we’ve had for 50 years, and we got a phone call saying this house was available. We put a bid in on it. Won the bid, and here we are today,” Judy says. “Yeah, we drove down the day that we got the phone call, or the next day, I guess, they said they could open up the building, and we came down take a look at it, and we walked into the house and just loved to lay out and loved everything about it,” Dave says.
Probation violation leads to felony drug charge against Mason City woman
MASON CITY, Iowa – A North Iowa woman wanted for a probation violation is jailed for illegal drugs. Tara Mae Klein, 40 of Mason City, is charged with a class “B” controlled substance violation. The Mason City Police Department says a warrant was issued for Klein’s arrest...
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