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BE PREPARED: Frankie MacDonald Warns Of Severe Iowa Storms Wednesday
If there's one thing we know, it's that if Frankie MacDonald is telling you to be prepared, you better be prepared. In the years we've been following him, the kid's never gotten a single prediction wrong and even has predicted something as unpredictable as a volcano. Frankie just uploaded his...
Iowa Hereford breeders to honor Tiernan at state fair
The late Eric Tiernan of Stuart is one of three longtime Hereford breeders to be honored by the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association (IHBA) during the Iowa State Fair. In a ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association (IHBA) will dedicate a custom-created barn quilt given in memory of Tiernan; Dan McFarland, Fredericksburg; and Ray Sorensen, Fontanelle. The event will take place at 3 p.m. on the west side of the Gammon Barn on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, followed by an ice cream social in the Sheri Avis Horner Pavilion just north of the barn museum.
Comedian and Late-Night Host Shouts Out Iconic Iowa Store
Comedian and Late-Night Host Shouts Out Iconic Iowa Store. A comedian who is rapidly growing in popularity will be coming to Iowa in the fall. Taylor Tomlinson has quickly become a major name in the world of stand-up comedy. She released three Netflix comedy specials: Quarter-Life Crisis (2020), Look At You (2022) and Have It All (2024) all by the age of thirty.
North Liberty man accused of attempted arson, throwing rock through bank window
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — A North Liberty man was arrested Monday morning after police say he tried to set a fire outside Hills Bank in North Liberty and then shattered the front door by throwing a rock through it. According to the criminal complaint, Julian Stewart, 36, went into...
Missouri man pleads guilty to lesser charges relating to fatal Volga, IA incident
VOLGA, Iowa (KCRG) - A Missouri man has pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving in regard to a fatal incident last September. 24-year-old Tucker Baker, of St. Joseph, Missouri was initially charged with homicide after two people fell off the tailgate of a truck he was allegedly driving earlier this year.
Iowa’s Logan Jones named to Outland Trophy Watch List
The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to get back to winning in the trenches and that all starts up front with the offensive line. That, it all starts on the interior. Iowa wants to run the ball and be physical and Logan Jones is at the center of that. The Hawkeyes’ center out of Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa is back for his fourth season with Iowa. He aims to make it his best. That starts now as Jones has found himself on the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy. 🏆 @outlandtrophy Watch List@logan_jones75#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/7kV02aRzt8 — Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) July 30,...
Jack McCaffery, the son of Iowa basketball head coach Fran McCaffery, commits to Butler
Four-star forward Jack McCaffery gave a commitment to Butler on Monday. He is the consensus top recruit in Iowa in the class of 2025. He also has a pretty well-known father in the college basketball world. Fran McCaffery has been the head coach at Iowa since 2010. He has taken...
Pilot is killed in crash of crop-dusting helicopter near Nashua
A Kansas man has died after his crop-dusting helicopter crashed in northeast Iowa. Chickasaw County Sheriff Ryan Shawver says that at about 1:30 pm Monday afternoon, they received a 911 call of a recording that the owner of the iPhone has been involved in a crash and gave coordinates. Deputies...
Loras College names Mike Doyle as president-elect
Loras College has named Mike Doyle president-elect ahead of President Jim Collins' departure in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Loras College) Loras College in Dubuque has named Mike Doyle as its president-elect, preparing him to take on the role fully once President Jim Collins steps down in spring 2025. Doyle, a...
Bellevue asks to dismiss lawsuit
Attorneys representing the city of Bellevue recently filed a motion to dismiss all charges and complaints concerning a lawsuit against the Bellevue Police Department. The motion, made by attorneys from Lynch Dallas P.C. of Cedar Rapids, was filed July 12 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa and suggested all counts be dismissed.
Genesis Medical Tent at Bix 7 Cares For Racers
Davenport, Iowa – July 29, 2024 – Genesis Medical tent treated. approximately 19 runners and three non-runners during the Quad City Times Bix. 7 on Saturday. One patient needed to be transferred for further observation to. Genesis Medical Center Emergency Room. “Cooler temperatures and overcast. skies helped...
The Public Weighs in on $165 Million Waterloo Mega High School Plan
It has happened before but this time it’ll cost a few bucks to bring East & West together. The Hatfield's & McCoys finally came together so can Waterloo. Oh, wait, I don’t think The Hatfields & McCoy’s ever buried the hatchet, so forget that part but we still believe in Waterloo!! The Waterloo Community School District is embarking on its most significant change ever. On July 29, the Board of Education approved a $165,000,000 plan to consolidate its two high schools into a single new facility. This new high school will be built onto the existing Central Middle School and will serve students in grades 10 through 12.
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
What Are South Dakota Children’s Immunization Requirements, Minnesota, Iowa
We are turning the calendar into the new school year. As new families are preparing their kids for the first time in South Dakota it is a requirement by the state that all children have the necessary immunizations. Sioux Falls School District. Add this to the checklist of things to...
Deere reports 300 more layoffs, this time of salaried workers
Deere & Co. said it will lay off nearly 300 employees at its Moline headquarters in a notice filed with the state Monday. The batch of layoffs comes after the tractor giant said earlier this month it would lay off nearly 600 workers across two factories in Iowa and one in Moline.