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Heat Advisory for Southwest Iowa: Excessive Heat Watch for Harrison and Shelby Counties
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for southwest Iowa from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, Heat Index Values of 105 degrees are forecast for this afternoon. A Heat Watch is in effect for Harrison and Shelby Counties...
Cedar Rapids Firefighters Injured While Battling Large Housefire
One of the roles of EMTs and paramedics is support. When there is a large fire response, EMS (Emergency Medical Services) is utilized not only for those who may be injured, upon arrival at the scene but also to support fellow firefighters who may be injured while performing their duties.
Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
Next storm system moves through eastern Iowa Sunday night through Monday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — It will be an active next 24 hours as several rounds of showers and storms move through eastern Iowa, where a few of these storms may be strong. A disturbance moving in from the west this evening will bring our next chances...
KXEL Morning News for Mon. Jul. 29, 2024
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – Just before 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputies went to 130th Street and Indiana Avenue after receiving a report of an accident. Authorities say that 80-year-old Michael John Puff from Oelwein was driving east on 130th Street in a 2000 Buick LeSabre. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Conner Scott Jorgensen was heading north on Indiana Avenue in a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The two cars crashed when they entered the intersection at the same time. The Sheriff’s Office suspects that visibility was obscured by the standing corn near the intersection. Puff’s car stopped along the east shoulder of Indiana Avenue, north of the intersection. However, Jorgensen’s car went into the northeast ditch and rolled over, stopping upside down. Puff had to be taken from his vehicle by mechanical means. Puff hadn’t been wearing a seatbelt. Puff was taken to Mercy One Hospital in Oelwein, where he died. Jorgensen only had minor injuries. The accident is under investigation.
Glass Supports User-Focused Biophilic Design for Midwest Fire Station
Embracing biophilic design principles for the LEED® Gold-certified Marion Fire Station in Marion, Iowa, daylighting and views were a major aspect of OPN Architects’ vision for the project. “Studies show connections with nature support positive cognitive, psychological and physiological outcomes. By integrating these principles, we believe we can...
Art in the Park teaches kids creativity
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Many families were out having fun at Redmond Park on Sunday for Art in the Park. It’s a space for children to play, dance, and make all kinds of art projects. This is the third year of the event put on by the Wellington...
Portion of Highland Park Ave in Coralville to close on July 31st
CORALVILLE, Iowa — A stretch of Highland Park Avenue will close to traffic on Wednesday, July 31st. Starting that Wednesday, city workers are closing off a section of Highland Park Avenue between the 900 and 920 block near Timber Ridge Court. Construction crews are doing full-width pavement repairs in that area.
Steve-O Reveals His Favorite Thing About Iowa, Talks Upcoming Dubuque Show
In June 2022, immensely popular stunt performer and TV personality Steve-O brought his "Bucket List Tour" to Dubuque. At the Five Flags Theater, he treated a sold-out crowd of fans to gnarly videos of stunts and peppered the show with stand-up material and other stories. The result had to be the filthiest show ever performed at Five Flags. And one of the funniest too!
'It would be cool to be part of history: Jay Higgins, Iowa eyeing College Football Playoff appearance in 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa-- Jay Higgins has become one of the most beloved football players that has come through the Hawkeye program in the past several years. His funny off-field demeanor mixed with all-American potential on the gridiron has captivated fans. The Indianapolis native started at middle linebacker in all 14...
Venezuelans rally for unity in Iowa City on Election Day
Alejandro Comellas works as an intensive care doctor at the University of Iowa. He said his home country, Venezuela is also in need of intensive care. Comellas, the Venezuelan-born son of Swiss and Cuban parents, said his native country's leadership has failed the people. "That regime that rules Venezuela right now is kind of...
Iowa Football: Cade McNamara favorite to win QB job, Ferentz 'eager' to see Brendan Sullivan
DES MOINES, Iowa-- One of the first things that new offensive coordinator Tim Lester had to do was redesign the quarterback room. He has done that. After only having two healthy quarterbacks on the roster during spring ball, Lester brought in new faces including Northwestern quarterback Brenden Sullivan. Once Sullivan...