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Mom shares details after daughter becomes 1st Iowan to complete Mongol Derby
VINTON — Shelby Van Weelden, a local Cedar Rapids firefighter, did what no Iowan has ever done by competing in the Mongol Derby. While she did finish the race, it wasn't without a couple jump scares for her mom. Melody Snow said she was a nervous wreck knowing her...
Archaeologist discovers 13,600-year-old prehistoric mastodon skull in Iowa
Iowa's state archaeologist announced the discovery of a prehistoric mastodon that is about 13,600 years old in far southern Iowa. The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist recently completed a 12-day excavation of the mastodon fossil, primarily the skull, according to its Facebook post. It is the first ever well-preserved mastodon that has been excavated in Iowa. ...
DNR Biologist Weighs in on What Causes Summer Fish Kills
(Lewis) Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen is receiving reports of dead fish floating or washing up on shore in private ponds. Although concerning, Lorenzen says that most fish kills at this time of year occur naturally in shallow systems full of vegetation or algae. Lorenzen says...
Dedication Held for New Playground at Chautauqua Park
A dedication and ribbon cutting for the new playground at Chautauqua Park in Storm Lake was held this (Fri) morning. Porsch recognized the Paxton Family Trust for partnering with the City to make the playground possible…. The new Chautauqua Park playground is designed to have features for children of all...
Minerva 'the Marketing Dog' at the Nebraska Humane Society passes away
OMAHA, Neb. — Minerva, "the Marketing Dog," a staple at the Nebraska Humane Society died peacefully Friday morning, the shelter said on social media. "Minnie" was taken in by CEO Pam Wiese after being handed out of a car window in the shelter's parking lot and "they've been an inseparable pair since," NHS said on Facebook.
Although Known for Confession, Catholic Church Remains Bad at It
Don’t let the setting fool you. Sugarcane may take place in Canada, but the bloody crime scene fingerprints track all the way here to Nebraska. The documentary is a haunting, wildly upsetting attempt to hold the Catholic Church to account for its mistreatment of Native American populations. “Good luck with that,” says several thousand years of history.
IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Iowa Companies
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation of eight jobs and result in $7.6 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Manchester and Sioux Rapids. Storage provider to construct new facility in Manchester.
WATCH: KCCI's Jason Sydejko takes 2nd place in Iowa State Fair air guitar competition
DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest forecast calls for a 100% chance of rock 'n' roll. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. KCCI chief meteorologist Jason Sydejko competed in the air guitar contest at this year's Iowa State Fair, and he proudly took home the silver medal.
Sioux Center Christian plans to hire SRO
SIOUX CENTER—The application will soon be available for a second school resource officer position in Sioux Center. This role would be dedicated to Sioux Center Christian School with current SRO Kyle Munneke focusing on the Sioux Center School District. Both would work together to make sure programs and any investigations work smoothly as well as be part of the regular patrol with the Sioux Center Police Department during the summer months.
Iowa State Fair husband calling contest winner channeled 'Ice Ice Baby' into her call
Seven competitors took part in one of the most iconic and unique competitions the Iowa State Fair is nationally recognized for: the husband calling contest. “GARYYYYYYYYY!” one contestant cried. “IRRRRRR-VIN!!” another one sang in her highest soprano timbre. ...
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