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Pro Football Focus asks if Iowa football boasts best secondary in America
The Iowa Hawkeyes have been and are still built upon their defense. It is just how they play the game and how they win a lot of them. The defense entering 2024 could be primed up to be one of the best they have had in years, despite a historic run of NFL talent coming and going from the ranks. The 2024 Iowa defense is highlighted by eight returning starters. A large part of the experience and talent of this defense comes in the secondary where Iowa is returning veterans. They bring back safeties Quinn Schulte and Xavier Nwankpa, deploy CASH defender...
River Bend Food Bank expands its location to better serve the community
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Riverbend Food Bank has now expanded its current space located at 4010 Kimmel Drive in Davenport to 70,000 sq. ft to serve more people. The organization held a ribbon cutting on Thursday. Jenny Colvin, Chief Development Officer at Riverbend Food Bank says with the extra...
Iowa Basketball Boosted as Payton Sandfort Returns and Is Ranked Among Nation’s Top Wings
Payton Sandfort's return is a game-changer for Iowa basketball, following his bid for the 2024 NBA draft. As the Hawkeyes' leading scorer, Sandfort is now recognized as one of the top off-ball wings nationally, ranking second on 247Sports behind UConn’s Alex Karaban. His exceptional shooting, particularly in transition with 27 treys, positions him as a potential Big Ten Player of the Year candidate if he can improve his halfcourt rim rate. Last season, he averaged 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, making him integral to Iowa's push for a return to the NCAA Tournament.
Reminder: HWY 141 Garage Sales Happening Today & Tomorrow
A reminder that a huge annual garage sale is taking place today and tomorrow. The Iowa Highway 141 Garage Sale will be going on all day today and tomorrow stretching from the City of Sloan to Grimes. According to the Highway 141 Sale Association, the entire route lasts for 177 miles. Highway 141 Sale Association Member Melissa Mann tells Raccoon Valley Radio that drivers should be mindful of increased traffic along the highway.
Sixty-seven cats rescued from feces-filled Grinnell home
GRINNELL, Iowa — A Grinnell man has been charged with 48 counts of Animal Neglect with Serious Injury or Death after the Animal Rescue League rescued 67 cats from his home in Grinnell. The cats were in such poor health condition, 48 of the cats had to be euthanized. Some of the cats were put […]
Rocco Becht, Taylor Mouser, lead an Iowa State offense with 10 returning starters
AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State returns 10 offensive starters in 2024, including quarterback Rocco Becht - the Cyclones haven’t had that level of year-to-year QB clarity since Brock Purdy’s senior year, 2021. The redshirt sophomore says now it’s time to take the next step. “My biggest...
Cyclones talk expectations at media day
AMES – Despite being picked just sixth in the Big 12 preseason poll, Iowa State returns 19 starters, and many at very important positions. Friday at ISU’s media day, the Cyclones spoke about the high expectations for the 2024 season. Mark Freund has the story.