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‘Would anyone want to see a homicide today’: Man facing multiple charges after domestic dispute
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was arrested Sunday after police say he went into the home of a woman without permission, hit her, verbally threatened her and vandalized her property. Nathan Akright, 28, is charged with first-degree burglary, harassment and domestic abuse assault, and fourth-degree criminal mischief. According...
Pritzker signs measure to expand abortion coverage, combat Black maternal deaths
Hours after Iowa enacted a six-week abortion ban, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a twofold measure that will further expand both private and Medicaid insurance coverage for abortion services and help close the Black maternal mortality gap by expanding coverage of doulas and midwives. The Birth Equity...
A two-wheeled piece of Iowa State Patrol history returns home
DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) – The Iowa State Patrol showed off a newly recovered piece of its history Sunday at a ceremony at the State Capitol. As part of the Patrol’s 89th Anniversary, the Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation presented the Patrol with a restored ISP KZ10000P motorcycle. “On July 28th, 1935, 89 years ago today, […]
Hot, humid week with rounds of strong storms in eastern Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Summer is in full force this week in eastern Iowa due to the ring of fire pattern. The "fire" is intense heat that will be situated to our south; the ring is on the edge of the heat, which will be the region where multiple rounds of storms will move through.
How much rain impacted central Iowa overnight
Thunderstorms continued to develop and redevelop in the same areas overnight ahead of a very hot and humid week ahead. We had some extreme rain totals in some parts of Iowa by early Monday. Here’s a list of 24-hour totals through 7 AM Monday: More rain and thunderstorms are expected in the overnight hours during […]
Extreme heat, overnight storms in the forecast this week
DES MOINES, IOWA — Early morning rain on Monday is just the start of a week of volatile weather in Central Iowa. The weather will vary from hot and humid daytime conditions to storm potential in the overnights to early mornings. A Heat Advisory goes into effect at 1 PM Monday for the southern 2 […]
Iowa rainfall totals: Parts of the state drenched by Sunday's storms
DES MOINES, Iowa — Numerous thunderstormsdumped heavy rain over parts of central Iowa Sunday. Video above: See when more storms could arrive this week. Here's a look at some of the totals as of Monday morning:. Dayton: 5.50 inches. Indianola: 4.75. Melcher-Dallas: 4.48. Grinnell: 4.00. Marshalltown: 3.59. Story City:...
ANOTHER Legendary Band in Coming to Cedar Rapids – Win Tickets!
We've got SO many huge shows coming to Eastern Iowa this fall! Judas Priest, Styx, Motley Crue at the Iowa State Fair... Plus, when you're talking about winning, we have a $500 Visa gift card up for grabs, too!. So that's got to be it, right? No more big names...
Former Iowa Mayor Charged With Enticing A Minor
(North Liberty, IA) -- A former area mayor is charged with enticing a minor. Prosecutors say a 15 year-old claims that 81 year-old Gerry Kuhl approached her and asked her for sex at a Fareway store in April. Kuhl was mayor of North Liberty for a short time in 2014...
Jedd Fisch Delivers Promising News at Big Ten Media Days
As the afternoon rolled on, the players and coaches moved into the individual podium breakout sessions at Big Ten Media Days. Washington head coach Jedd Fisch sat down behind the microphone outside the left hash at the 40-yard line inside Lucas Oil Stadium to address the media. During his presser, he revealed some promising information surrounding the team’s health entering Fall camp. Fisch also announced the kick time for the Huskies road game at Iowa in October. His breakout session also included some great insight into the quarterback room at Washington and what he wants that group to look like going forward.
Every Iowa Hawkeye currently competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway and there is lots to see and many athletes to cheer on from many different countries. While the Olympics may not seem like they have anything to do with college athletes, that could be further from the truth. The Olympics have a lot...
Superlatives: A look at Iowa's 2025 commit list
Summer is quickly coming to an end and it's nearly time for the fall football season. Somehow it's just about time for the return of college football. With recruiting starting to slow down just a touch for a few months during the fall months, as high school and college football season begin, it's a good time to look at the current commit lists. Everyone loves superlatives, so let's break down the class a little.