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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.
Armadillos slowly making their way north, Iowa DNR reports
DES MOINES, Iowa — The nine-banded armadillo, a species not commonly seen in Iowa, is gradually making its way north, according to recent data from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Armadillos have been spotted in Keota and Marshall County. "Armadillos are not something that's new to Iowa," said...
Missouri, Iowa Under Heat Advisory: 110° Heat Wave Expected Tuesday Afternoon
Des Moines, IA – Iowa is bracing for an intense heat wave as temperatures are expected to soar to 110° on Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a heat advisory for much of Southwest and Central Iowa and parts of Northern Missouri. According to the...
Iowa HWY 141 Garage Sale Will Be Held Friday & Saturday
A huge annual garage sale is happening across many cities in the state of Iowa later this week. The Iowa Highway 141 Garage Sale will be occurring all day on Friday and Saturday as it runs from Sloan to Grimes. There are several towns within Dallas County that the sale will pass through including Perry, Dawson, Bouton, and Woodward.
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
Cedar Rapids Takes Legal Action Against Strange, Bright Structure
The city of Cedar Rapids is taking legal action against the owners of a strange, bright structure. Exactly what is this item that shines brightly at night? I'm not sure the owners even know. KCRG reports that the odd-looking tower sits on the old Safari Daycare playground on Prairie Drive...
Dangerous Heat in Western Iowa
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is preparing for a significant heat wave this week, with temperatures and humidity levels expected to reach dangerous levels. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a heat advisory, urging residents to take necessary precautions. According to the National Weather Service,...
Styx/John Waite Ticket Winners
105.7 KOKZ welcomes Styx with John Waite to the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids October 9th! Thanks to everyone who entered to win tickets during our Styx Weekend, we’d like to congratulate the following winners who will be going to the show with tickets from KOKZ!. TONY HOCAMP...
Annual Pineapple Gala set for August 16 to aid those with special needs
Charlie Becker, CEO of Camp Courageous joined Iowa's News Now to talk about this year's Annual Pineapple Gala. The camp's largest one-day fundraising event will be held on the third Friday of August the 16th. All the event proceeds will benefit thousands of those with special needs that Camps serves...
2024 Iowa Football Odds to Win Big Ten Conference Championship & National Title
The Iowa Hawkeyes are +3300 to bring home the Big Ten title in 2024, according to oddsmakers, which ranks them sixth in the conference. In addition they have +25000 odds to win the College Football Playoff title. Below, we dive into the odds and dissect the stats you need to know before placing a futures bet.