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UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...
EHD Outbreaks Could Again Affect Deer Populations in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
I have been deer hunting for many years. I've seen cases of tuberculosis and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), but I have never heard of the disease that is currently the topic of an Iowa DNR press release, as most associated deer fatalities occur from July to September. Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease...
Body Recovered After Desperate Search at Lake MacBride
Thanks to KCRG TV we learned the beach at Lake Macbride has been reopened, and emergency crews have cleared the scene following the recovery of a body from the lake at approximately 2:55 pm. The identity of the victim is being withheld until the family has been notified. A witness...
i9 Investigation: Marion landlord said regulating air conditioning ‘tough question’
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Should landlords be required to provide air conditioning to their tenants?. That’s the question TV9 has been asking as part of an i9 investigation. After speaking to a renter in Burlington, we turned to see the landlord’s perspective. Mari Davis calls herself “a reluctant...
Cedar Rapids driver makes history at Hawkeye Downs
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids driver Stacy Olson made history at Hawkeye Downs by becoming the first female driver to win a feature race in the Sports Mod division. Olson has been racing at Hawkeye Downs since 2015 and started in the Legends Division. TV9′s Scott Saville has the story.
Iowa State study says farms prioritizing biosecurity is ‘essential’
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A study by Iowa State University shows farmers are losing $1.2 billion annually in lost production to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, or PRRS. When PRRS is detected, culling the herd is often times the most economical choice, but it’s still incredibly costly. Shawn...
Five Iowa commits we're most excited to watch during their senior football seasons
Fall camp is starting for many high school football prospects across the country this week meaning the high school football season is just weeks away from beginning. Iowa football has 13 commits in the 2025 class, which is ranked No. 63 in the country. Who are five commits in Iowa's...
Meet the Olympic Gymnast That Will Soon Be an Iowa Hawkeye
Canadian gymnast Cassie Lee is captivating audiences at her first Olympics in Paris, where she’s already made a mark on the beam during the team competition. Team Canada secured a spot in the Team Finals. The Canadian team, which made history two years ago by winning Canada’s first-ever medal—a bronze—at a world championships, fell short of repeating that success on Tuesday. With a score of 162.432 points, they finished in fifth place, matching their best-ever result from the 2012 London Games.
State mediation team denies Decorah’s athletic conference request
The Iowa Department of Education’s mediation team has denied a petition from the Decorah Community School District to be admitted to the Upper Iowa Conference. News of the team’s decision came July 24, one week after the mediation hearing took place in Cedar Falls. Representatives of the local school district, the Department of Education, the Upper Iowa conference, the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association were part of the meditation.
Big Grove Brewery named official craft brewery of Iowa Hawkeyes
The University of Iowa, and Hawkeye Sports Properties, announced that Big Grove Brewery, is now the “Official Craft Brewery” of the Iowa Hawkeyes. This multi-year marketing partnership brings together two homegrown Iowa institutions, “celebrating the togetherness and community spirit that defines the Hawkeye state.”. Big Grove, renowned...
WATCH: Late Kick discusses 'What if Iowa's offense sees improvement in 2024'
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- The Hawkeyes are in the midst of putting the pieces together as the 2024 season quickly approaches. In one month, Iowa will be kicking off against Illinois State with a new offense, an experienced defense and a sold-out Kinnick Stadium. Throughout the next month, social media feeds...
Hawkeyes’ Sebastian Castro named to Jim Thorpe Award Watch List
The preseason award watch lists are releasing and the Iowa Hawkeyes are finding themselves very present among those to keep an eye on. Yesterday saw Logan Jones named to the Outland Trophy Watch List along with a trio of Hawkeyes, Jay Higgins, Nick Jackson, and Sebastian Castro, all named to the Nagurski Trophy Watch List. The newest watch list featuring a Hawkeyes is one that they are mighty familiar with. Defensive back Sebastian Castro has been named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List. 🏆 @jimthorpeaward Watch List@castro2x5 #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/cwh3ZLFqVM — Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) July 31, 2024 The Jim Thorpe Award is presented annually to...
Culprit Found in Cedar Falls Mascot Statue Theft
In early May, a plethora of statues of the University of Northern Iowa's beloved mascot, TC (the cat) were placed all throughout the Cedar Valley as a community/university project. These life-sized TC mascot statues were set up at twenty-seven different sponsor locations including SCHEELS, Veridian Credit Union, Urban Pie, Hansen's...
First flight enters new terminal at Mason City Municipal Airport
MASON CITY, Iowa-Incoming at the Mason City Municipal Airport, United Airlines flight 5070 landed around 10:30 a.m. becoming the first flight to use the new 23,000 sq. ft. terminal. Passengers entering the terminal were surprised to see the new facility. Angela Hall, Forest City, says, "It was so surprising I...
Mitchell County Fair Gets Underway in Osage Wednesday (07.31)
The Mitchell County Fair officially opens its five-day run in Osage on Wednesday (07.31). Festivities Wednesday included the naming of Annalee Schwarck and Weston Johanns as Little Miss and Mr. Mitchell County respectively. That was followed by the crowning of Emma Schipper as Mitchell County Fair Queen. Grandstand entertainment Wednesday night is the ECI Truck and Tractor Pull starting at 7 pm.
Cats rescued in Clinton residential fire
Two cats were rescued after a fire in Clinton Monday afternoon. The Clinton Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 100 block of N. Fifth Street on Monday, July 29 at about 4:12 p.m. All units responded from their stations and Camanche dispatched its Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Clinton’s response included a ladder truck, engine, […]
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