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Quad Cities, IA/IL – Showers and thunderstorms are expected to return to the Quad Cities region on Friday, bringing with them a potential threat of severe weather and flash flooding. According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois, the weather is forecast to be dry and pleasant...

Two Iowa infrastructure projects, including replacement of nearly 30 bridges, will receive $50 million in federal grant funds, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Wednesday. The funding comes from $1.8 billion in grant money from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. “After decades of underinvestment, the condition of America’s infrastructure is […] The post Iowa infrastructure projects to receive $50 million in federal grants appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.

State authorities released the identity of the Nebraska man police say robbed a southwest Iowa bank, and then shot himself before being arrested. Steven Sapp, 45, of Hooper, Nebraska, died from the single gunshot wound on Monday. Police say he robbed the Iowa State Savings Bank in Lenox Monday afternoon....

See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Appleor Spotify. On today's update... A top statehouse Republican is raising concern about a proposed ballot question to remove...

The next weather system looks to cross the region on Friday with showers and thunderstorms likely. A few showers and thunderstorms may be possible as early as Thursday night before becoming more likely Friday morning into the early afternoon hours. There’s the possibility of strong-to-severe weather on Friday afternoon and...

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa AmeriCorps 4-H Outreach program has opened the host site application for the 2024-25 program year. Government, faith-based, nonprofit or community-based organizations that focus on youth programming are encouraged to apply. The deadline for giving priority to applicants has been extended to Aug. 1. The...

The Upper Midwest Flood of 2024 will surely be one for the record books. Residents from South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa have seen their lives change forever in these past few days and it's not over just yet. The South Dakota Civil Air Patrol has been hard at work, providing...

Iowans are now managing another round of local disasters as several communities have been greatly impacted by flooding. Flooding can have a profound effect on people’s mental health and wellbeing, said David Brown, behavioral health state specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Distress is a common reaction...

As the Fourth of July holiday weekend quickly approaches the forecast predicts very warm weather which will draw thousands of people to state parks, beaches, lakes and rivers. Wherever you choose to swim this weekend or this summer, whether it’s a backyard pool, a pond or lake, or a public pool, please follow these safety tips:

The waters may be receding, but they have left destruction behind. The recent heavy rains and flooding across the Sioux Empire and into Iowa and Minnesota have negatively impacted many in our communities. If you are looking for a way to help people affected by the June floods, the folks...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to check for unwanted hitchhikers on their boats and equipment this Fourth of July to help protect Iowa lakes and streams. Aquatic invasive species move from one water body to another by hitchhiking on boats, in bait buckets...

President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for flooding in Iowa, allowing federal funding for residents and businesses in areas impacted by recent severe weather. The expedited declaration follows a request from Gov. Kim Reynolds in response to severe flooding that began on June 16 in northwest Iowa....

DES MOINES, Iowa — A high-speed motorcycle chase through central Iowa ended Tuesday after the driver was caught at a gas station. An Iowa State Patrol trooper saw a motorcyclist traveling at 114 mph. The driver evaded arrest and traveled from the Polk County/Jasper County line through Bondurant before getting on Interstate 80 and driving toward Newton.

This week, the Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf is teaching deaf and hard of hearing kids from across the state the fundamentals of America's favorite pastime.

Consistent precipitation leading to flooding has caused millions of dollars in damages while also sweeping away peoples homes and farms in Southeastern South Dakota, and Northwestern Iowa. In turn with all this flooding, Farmers in Northwest Iowa have reported that cattle have been displaced, gone missing, and are possibly dead.

Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The 4th of July is coming up very quickly!. Check out some of our viewing area’s events below!. If you have an event you’d like to submit to KWQC TV6 News, email news@kwqc.com. IOWA. ***Red, White, & BOOM! | postponed***. Davenport/Rock Island, IL. Dixon, IA...

Gov. Mike Parson has signed an executive order to prepare for potential Missouri River flooding that has put some northwest Iowa towns underwater. The flooding is moving downstream along the Missouri River basin. Parson’s order extends a current State of Emergency that was first declared on May 2nd to respond...

Utility companies are offering safety tips to Iowans impacted by the recent severe weather as they prepare for continued flooding in western Iowa. Companies are urging customers to remain vigilant and prepared as water levels rise. If you suspect flooding may impact your home or business, contact your utility provider directly to temporarily disconnect the gas and electric service for safety. Reconnection will be provided at no charge once it is safe. In emergencies, providers may disconnect services to ensure safety, and efforts to notify customers in advance will be taken whenever possible. If gas service is turned off, only a qualified technician should restore it. Do not attempt to relight pilot lights in gas appliances. Basements must be free of standing water before gas service can be safely reactivated. A professional must inspect appliances exposed to water before service restoration. As for electric service, customers can switch off circuit breakers before flooding. Unplug and move lower-level appliances to higher floors. Do not enter waterlogged basements or touch appliances in damp conditions, as active electric currents can pose safety hazards. Electrical wiring exposed to water requires inspection by a licensed electrician before service restoration. When in doubt about utilities, be it propane, natural gas, or electric, contact the providing company directly and refrain from attempting to repair or restore service on your own. Learn more using the links included below.

Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), a statewide association for Iowa’s tourism and hospitality sector, celebrated the achievements of the industry during the second annual iTIP Awards at its annual meeting on June 11 in Sioux City. Winning one of the night’s top honors was CIT Signature Transportation, a longtime...

It's been pure destruction for many residents in the Midwest during the recent historic flooding event. South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska residents have witnessed dams breaking, railroad bridges collapsing, and rivers pouring forth wrath out of their banks. Rolls of sodden carpet and ruined furniture are a common sight along many streets.