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Caitlin Clark’s Wordless Reaction to Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall’s Major Announcement Speaks Volumes
During her stint as an Iowa Hawkeye, Caitlin Clark, the rookie of Indiana Fever, developed a handful of meaningful friendships. There has been a lot of talk about her strong bond with ex-teammate Kate Martin, who currently plays as a rookie for the Las Vegas Aces. Gabbie Marshall is also...
Weather Alert: Eastern Iowa and Northwestern Illinois Brace for Showers and Thunderstorms
Davenport, IA – Residents of eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois can expect a mixed bag of weather in the coming days. Today, isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible mainly south of a Sigourney to Galesburg line through midday, with dry conditions expected elsewhere. Temperatures will range from the upper 70s to low 80s.
National coalition helping rural students earn college degrees doubles in size
The STARS College Network, which partners with top colleges — including the University of Iowa — to ensure that students from rural and small-town America have the information and support they need to enroll in and graduate from the college or university of their choice, is doubling its membership.
Why is it so hazy today? Air quality in Iowa impaired by West Coast wildfires
Iowans are seeing the effects of wildfires from across the West Coast. Smoke is causing air quality across Iowa to decline slightly. Over the last few days, it has been cloudy with a light haze visible in the distance. This isn't the first time Iowa's air quality has been impaired by wildfires...
Western Iowa Braces for Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Des Moines, IA – Residents of western Iowa should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. According to the US National Weather Service in Des Moines, these weather conditions will initially affect the north to northeast regions this morning, extending to central and southern areas by this afternoon and into tonight.
Union Demands Iowa Reinstate Collective Bargaining Rights
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Union workers are demanding the state restore their collective bargaining rights. Under current Iowa law, key issues like healthcare, layoffs, and evaluation procedures are non-negotiable. At a press conference yesterday, the union and its workers said they want the old guidelines reinstated. They say fair bargaining...
Pedestrian dead in Mason City crash
MASON CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State Patrol tells TV9 that a pedestrian was killed after getting hit by a SUV in Mason City Wednesday evening. According to a crash report, a 17-year-old was driving south on Plymouth Road just before 6:15 p.m. when their SUV struck a pedestrian. The...
EDM Festival Shifts Location from Independence to Waterloo
Last year, a new and unique music festival premiered in Eastern Iowa. Organizers viewed it as a successful event, so they decided to do it again this year. The Balance Music & Arts Festival is an EDM (electronic dance music) festival that will take place right here in Eastern Iowa.
Lying while buying a gun is sending a Hancock County man to federal prison
SIOUX CITY, iowa – A Hancock County man is sentenced to federal prison for lying while trying to buy a gun. Trevor Kent Hueneman, 26 of Garner, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to making false statements during the purchase of a firearm. Federal prosecutors say Hueneman went to...
Cedar Falls Police: Neighbors act heroically in overnight water rescue
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - Police are crediting the heroic actions of several neighbors who helped first responders with a water rescue after a vehicle plunged into a private pond overnight. Cedar Falls police said someone called to report a vehicle had driven into the pond near their home in...
America’s Got Talent Casting Producer Coming To Eastern Iowa Festival
A Quad Citian could find themselves on the national stage!. Alternating Currents, an exciting festival of art, music, comedy, and film, will be the searching ground for America's Got Talent!. According to a post from the festival, a Casting Producer for the show will be coming to the Quad Cities...
Corda Credit Union set to open new branch in North Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KGAN) — Corda Credit Union will be expanding to North Liberty. The new branch, slated to open in late 2025, will be located in the Solomon’s Landing development, on the north side of West Penn Street, west of North Jones Boulevard. The facility will include...
Dream City to break ground on entrepreneurial hub facility in Iowa City August 2
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — An eastern Iowa non-profit is getting ready to break ground on a redevelopment project that will bring in a new business hub. Dream City is a non-profit organization that advocates for community empowerment. They are planning to build an entrepreneurial hub facility. Organizers said...
Kennedy Blades Signs With Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa – 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades has signed a national letter of intent to join the University of Iowa women’s wrestling program starting in 2024. Iowa head coach Clarissa Chun made the announcement on Tuesday. The Chicago, native is a three-time world medalist. At u20s, Blades...
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