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DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa wildlife and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for input.
Opponents Of Cedar Rapids Casino Want License Moratorium Renewed
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- With the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission ready to consider an application from a Linn County group for a casino in Cedar Rapids, those opposed are still working to renew the state's moratorium on new licenses that expired July 1st. Iowa State Rep Bobby Kaufmann tells...
Dubuque Man Charged With Assaulting Woman With Bat
A Dubuque man faces charges after he allegedly assaulted a woman with baseball bat and punching another woman. Dubuque police say 44-year old Tyrone Russell was arrested early Sunday morning following the incident late. Saturday night in the 32-hundred block of Getty Terrace. Russell is charged with domestic assault with...
Rural Dyersville Home Destroyed By Fire
A rural Dyersville home was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. Around 12:45, firefighters from Dyersville, Farley, and New Vienna were called to the Richard and Betty Herbers residence at 13-406 Black Hills Rd for the report of a structure fire. The Herbers evacuated safely and no human injuries were...
Falcon Baseball to face Roland-Story with state appearance on the line
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team will look to punch its ticket to its first ever state tournament appearance in Tuesday’s substate final against Roland-Story. The game will be held at Marshalltown and will air on 99 The Wave. Head Coach Brett Kleespies says the Norsemen have several underclassman contributors, but...
Biz Buzz Monday: New Dubuque salon looks to uplift clients, stylists
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Dubuque, we will share additional developments in...
Hawkeye Men’s Dominance: Record-Breaking Turnout At Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Hold onto your singlets, once again, Iowa’s wrestling program has body-slammed the competition and emerged as the attendance champion! For the 2023-24 season, the Hawkeye men managed to pack a jaw-dropping 14,847 fans into Carver-Hawkeye Arena for each home dual. That’s more than double the number of fans at second-place Penn State, who managed to average a mere 7,337 fans per event while also winning the team national championship. And let’s be honest, with that kind of attendance, Iowa might need a bigger arena or a bigger snack bar! This marks the 17th consecutive year the Hawkeyes have taken home the gold medal in fan turnout—talk about a winning streak!
Clarksville survives and advances to softball regional final
The #13 (1A) Clarksville softball team will look to qualify for its second straight state tournament when it travels to #7 (1A) Southeast Warren for the 1A Region 5 final Monday. It’ll be a rematch of last year’s state quarterfinal, won 7-1 by the Indians. Clarksville (21-9) defeated...
Petersen Selected by Nationals in 8th Round of MLB Draft
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa junior Sam Petersen was selected by the Washington Nationals on Monday in the 8th Round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Petersen was the 230th pick overall. Petersen is the 31st player drafted under head coach Rick Heller. The Huxley, Iowa,...
Key Events and Prospects for Iowa Hawkeyes: Updates on Caitlin Clark, Brody Brecht, and Recruiting
Discussion shifts from early-season commotion to basketball buzz in Hawkeye Nation, particularly focusing on Caitlin Clark's progression in the WNBA amid controversies and interactions with seasoned players, leading to increased entertainment for fans. Caitlin Clark received a technical foul in the recent 81-74 victory against Minnesota. Brety Brecht was selected...
American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe set to open 1860’s home featuring finds from show as fans gush ‘looks gorgeous!’
MIKE Wolfe has promoted the opening of his 1860s LeClaire, Iowa home featuring finds from American Pickers. Fans gushed that the restored home “looks gorgeous” after the History Channel star shared photos of the property on Instagram. On Saturday, Mike, 60, shared several snapshots of the home’s interior with the caption, “@ontwolanes mission has always […]
Monday Musings in Hawkeye Nation
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Thankfully early-season silliness has mostly given way to basketball talk when it comes to The W. That's the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for folks that haven't yet joined the league's rising fan base. As we in these parts are aware, much of the hubbub swirled...
‘We knew we could get the job done’: Lensmeyer, Ankeny girls oust Wahawks
It wasn’t ideal for the Ankeny softball team to be entering postseason play on the heels of a six-game losing streak. The lack of momentum didn’t seem to bother Aubrey Lensmeyer. The junior combined with Abby Rusher on a three-hitter and also hit a home run to lead...
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