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Midwest Currently Center of Songbird Migration
(Undated) -- The Midwest is currently at the center of songbird migration. Annette Prince with the Chicago Bird Alliance says the largest number of them are flying through Iowa. "Millions of birds come through," Prince says. "Birds are currently coming through from their summer breeding areas in the northern United...
Firestorm over Republican's endorsement of Feenstra's Democratic opponent
(The Center Square) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called fellow Republican Kevin Virgil a "sore loser" after Virgil endorsed the Democratic opponent of U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa. Virgil lost to Feenstra in the June primary. He said in a statement posted on X that Feenstra is "widely disliked." "Most voters acknowledge that he accomplishes nothing, that he refuses to engage with his constituents, and that he has been bought...
Estate planning: if you die without a will or trust in Iowa
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Fewer of us are writing wills according to recent surveys which suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. A downturn in wills is usually bad news for survivors. If you die without a will, you are “intestate,” and a probate court will apply...
Iowa DNR reports unidentified blue liquid near East Nishnabotna River
A pool of unidentified, bright blue liquid was found near the East Nishnabotna River in Oakland. (Photo via the Iowa Department of Natural Resources) A pool of bright blue liquid found in an inlet area near the East Nishnabotna River is under investigation by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
GCY - Garnavillo Christian Youth group
The Garnavillo Christian Youth group is open to middle school through high school age youth and participates in a variety of organized activities. Above members enjoy a hike, picnic and wagon ride at Bixby State Park. (Photo submitted)
Dubuque, Iowa approves budget for Naloxone vending machines
The Dubuque County Board of Health in Dubuque, Iowa, has approved a $28,500 budget to install two naloxone vending machines in the county, according to a Telegraph Herald report. The vending machines will dispense the opioid overdose-reversal medication for free. "Dubuque County has multiple ways you can get naloxone, but...
Iowa Airport Regains Daily Air Service
A city of less than 60,000 people is slated to again receive scheduled daily air service for the first time since 2022. Dubuque Regional Airport in Iowa announced on Tuesday that a new carrier will begin serving the city this fall. Dubuque is located just over 200 miles east of...
Raising Cane’s opens its doors in downtown Iowa City
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has opened its doors to University of Iowa students at a new downtown location. On Tuesday, Iowa City welcomed the franchise with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 201 S. Clinton St. location, formerly home to Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, in the Old Capitol Mall.
Hendricks Jacob is 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:
Waterloo police trying to identify suspect in cemetery vandalism case
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Police in Waterloo are investigating after multiple headstones were knocked over at the Elmwood Cemetery on Sunday. Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers released surveillance video showing a suspect walking around the area. Officials are asking for help identifying the person. Anyone with information regarding the vandalism or...
Cedar Rapids fire department plans to replace or relocate four fire stations
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids recently did a study on its nine fire stations, and the recommendation is to build four new fire stations to replace outdated ones. This wouldn’t add to the total number of stations, but the fire chief said it would allow firefighters to be more responsive to the needs of the city.
Iowa City’s Shelter House seeing increased demand for services amidst heat wave
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - On Monday, Iowa City’s Shelter House posted on Facebook that it was in desperate need of bottled water to hand out. Since this week’s heat wave first started, Shelter House’s Development Director Christine Hayes tells me they’ve had their hands full.
UI Achieves KultureCity Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity
IOWA CITY, Iowa — KultureCity, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly announces the achievement of the University of Iowa for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive program, has been widely embraced by venues, stadiums, and cultural institutions across the nation and around the world. This groundbreaking program provides training and resources to staff, enabling them to better accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities. As a result, countless families and individuals can now experience and enjoy live events, entertainment, and public spaces with greater comfort and ease. We are proud to announce that KultureCity has partnered with the University of Iowa to make Kinnick Stadium sensory inclusive.
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