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Beloved Quad Cities’ holiday icon passes away
The man who brought holiday joy to thousands of Quad Citians at the Festival of Trees Parade has passed away. Michael Thomas Peppers, 81, of Davenport – a familiar sight in parades and various appearances in his costume and customized Santamobile – passed away at his home Monday, according to a Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home obituary.
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
Gerrard Takes Nebraska, Iowa Leadership for iHeart
OMAHA — The nation’s largest owner of radio stations has named an Area President for its “Nebraska-Iowa Area,” putting her in charge of iHeartMedia properties in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, the Premium Choice hub of Ogallala, and Sioux City. Rhonda Gerrard will continue to...
Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to sheriff Jack Williams
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams was honored during the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards June 25 at Ankeny High School, where Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized individuals and groups during the special ceremony. “Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return – except, of...
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Local Iowa high school baseball and softball postseason highlights and scores (7-16-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school baseball and softball postseason games on July 16th, 2024: BASEBALL Akron-Westfield 13, Kingsley-Pierson/River Valley 0 Remsen St. Mary’s 8, Coon Rapids-Bayard 0 Chariton 10, OABCIG 1 Unity Christian 3, Estherville-Lincoln Central 2 SOFTBALL Fort Dodge 11, Sergeant Bluff-Luton […]
A Look Back at ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmembers Who Call Iowa Home
Saturday Night Live has kind of become like The Simpsons, or even Survivor. Every time it's own TV, I can't help but think to myself, "wow, that show is still on?" It wouldn't be if it didn't have a devoted legion of fans who faithfully tune in each and every week. SNL is presently in its 49th season, and recently welcomed its first "gen Z" castmember in Marcello Hernandez.
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