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Iowa's Caitlin Clark Replacement Drops Truth Bomb On Comparisons To Fever Star
Caitlin Clark is starring in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever currently, but in the college ranks, her former Iowa Hawkeyes squad is looking for ways to replace her. Enter Lucy Olsen, who transferred to Iowa from Villanova after three seasons with the Wildcats in an effort to help the team replace ...
Crews continue working to clear trees in Davenport after tornado
City crews in Davenport and Bettendorf have been working non-stop to clear fallen trees, power lines, and debris after Monday night’s tornado. Scott County Emergency Management Deputy Director Jim Hawkes says the EF-1 tornado, which was on the ground for eight miles, left a tangle in its wake. “There’s a lot of tree damage, a lot of powerline damage. The cities are dealing a lot with trees that are tangled up in powerlines and they’ve been unable to clean them up,” he says. As of this morning, power has been restored to most of the area.
Pet Ferret Released Into the Wild by Police
The mayor of Cedar Falls has convened a task force after a pet ferret was released into the wild, according to KWWL. Cedar Falls formerly had an animal control contract with Waterloo but decided not to renew that contract last year, instead opting to handle animal control in house. Last week a Cedar Falls officer responded to a call of a ferret underneath a porch. The officer was able to capture the ferret. They then asked their superior what to do with the animal and was advised to release it into the wild. The ferret ended up being an escaped pet named Karma and belonging to Heaven Lickness. Lickness says she has been crying everyday since Karma broke through a barrier in the home and escaped. Mayor Danny Laudick says the police were confused as to if a ferret would be considered a wild animal or a domestic animal and, in his words, they screwed up. Laudick has now put together a task force of council members, public safety members, and representatives from the Cedar Bend Humane Society to determine if the city should continue to keep animal control in house and provide more training or contract it out to a separate entity.
Good-Boy Ted is the Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
Concerns raised by the fire chief in Grundy Center
The Grundy Center City Council Monday night received an update from fire chief Nathan Kappel on the needs of his department. Kappel explained that OSHA is proposing new emergency response standards for fire departments, standards that will cost the fire department more than 14-thousand dollars. In addition, medical exams for...
Davenport man sentenced for selling cocaine while on federal supervision
A Davenport man was sentenced to 13 ½ years in federal prison for selling cocaine while under federal supervision. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing in federal court in Davenport, officers received information that Dedrick Montez Jones, 44, was selling cocaine in 2023. Officers searched Jones’ home in December 2023 and […]
Pro Football Focus gives top spot to Iowa football’s linebacker duo
One thing that the Iowa Hawkeyes will do well year in and year out is play stout defense. That starts up front with the defensive line and linebackers. The Hawkeyes have had a run on great front seven players lately. There has been Jack Campbell, Lukas Van Ness, A.J. Epenesa, and many more. Up next is the linebacking duo of Jay Higgins and Nick Jackson who burst onto the scene in 2023 fortifying Iowa’s defense in the middle. The two are looking to build upon last season and have an even bigger year while having their sights set on being the best....
Our Town Belle Plaine: Drahos Shoe Store
BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (KCRG) - Inside Drahos Shoe Store, on Main Street in Belle Plaine, lives generations of knowledge. “My grandfather was a Shoemaker in Bohemia. In 1904, he immigrated to the US. He was 17 years old. He had $22.60 in his pocket,” says Dan Drahos, the current owner and operator of Drahos Shoe Store. Don’s grandfather used those talents to start up a shoe repair business in Belle Plaine during the Great Depression, and eventually passed the business along to his son.
Muscatine woman arrested on 67 animal neglect charges
An arrest has been made in a severe animal-neglect incident in Muscatine last month. According to a news release from the City of Muscatine and arrest affidavits, charges were filed against Kelly Marie Adams, 44, of Muscatine on Monday, July 8. On Monday, June 17, a search warrant was executed in the 2400 block of […]
The circus is coming to Forest City
The Culpepper and Merri-weather Circus is coming to Forest City, Thursday, Aug. 1, at Heritage Park of North Iowa with shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The circus has been providing quality, local, family entertainment for 38 years. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on television. They are very excited to bring you their brand new performance featuring big cats presented by Trey Key, aerialist extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, 10th generation Loyal bareback horse riders, the Perez daredevil duo on the tight rope and wheel of destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s incredible foot juggling and hair hang, and everyone’s favorite circus clown, Leo Acton.
A sweet treat for a sweet cause: Dairy Queen’s upcoming Miracle Treat Day
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Join participating Dairy Queen locations on July 25 for their Miracle Treat Day event. Participating Dairy Queen locations will give $1 or more to University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital for every Blizzard sold. According to a media release, the goal of...
City of Dubuque to Offer Free Storm Damage Collection
Following the significant derecho that impacted Dubuque on Monday, July 15, the City of Dubuque is offering residents a free collection service for storm-damaged tree limbs and branches. This special no-charge collection will commence on Wednesday, July 17, and continue through Tuesday, July 23, to aid residents in the cleanup efforts.
Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital
Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital – ABC 6 News Daytime. (ABC 6 News) – One person was transported to an area hospital following a two-car crash just south of Charles City. According to the Charles City Fire Rescue, first responders arrived at the crash at 5:15...
Casey Weitz to Lead the Dubuque Fighting Saints into a New Era
2 seasons done, and heading into our 3rd, Eagle 102.3 FM has partnered with your Dubuque Fighting Saints, and this year shows the most change we've seen across the organization. One pivotal character, as we look to the future of this local hockey organization, is Casey Weitz who the Dubuque Fighting Saints have selected as the new President of Business Operations. Casey, a Dubuque native, has officially stepped into the role, and marks a significant milestone not only for Weitz but for the entire Fighting Saints community.
July Jubilee Pedal Pull results
Kids Power Pedal Pull was held Saturday afternoon, July 13, in Oakwood Park. Results were as follows:. Age 4 (10 participants)—Navey Henely, Lake Mills; Stetson Grothe, Lake Mills; and Everly Ehlke, St. Ansgar. Age 5 (8 participants)–Emerson Ehlke, St. Ansgar; Will Throne, Scarville; and Lucas Lawson, Lake Mills.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Rockingham Road intersection down to one lane after 2 semis crash
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport police are directing traffic after two semi-trucks crashed, with one hitting a utility pole. The crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rockingham Road and Fairmount Street. The intersection was down to one lane while a semi was waiting for a tow. Police said...
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