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Kennedy Blades Signs With Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa – 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades has signed a national letter of intent to join the University of Iowa women’s wrestling program starting in 2024. Iowa head coach Clarissa Chun made the announcement on Tuesday. The Chicago, native is a three-time world medalist. At u20s, Blades...
Caitlin Clark’s Wordless Reaction to Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall’s Major Announcement Speaks Volumes
During her stint as an Iowa Hawkeye, Caitlin Clark, the rookie of Indiana Fever, developed a handful of meaningful friendships. There has been a lot of talk about her strong bond with ex-teammate Kate Martin, who currently plays as a rookie for the Las Vegas Aces. Gabbie Marshall is also...
Why is it so hazy today? Air quality in Iowa impaired by West Coast wildfires
Iowans are seeing the effects of wildfires from across the West Coast. Smoke is causing air quality across Iowa to decline slightly. Over the last few days, it has been cloudy with a light haze visible in the distance. This isn't the first time Iowa's air quality has been impaired by wildfires...
Western Iowa Braces for Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Des Moines, IA – Residents of western Iowa should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. According to the US National Weather Service in Des Moines, these weather conditions will initially affect the north to northeast regions this morning, extending to central and southern areas by this afternoon and into tonight.
Downtown Cedar Rapids Restaurant Opens New Bar & Lounge Areas
A Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant is now welcoming customers to their newest additions! Midtown Reserve at 319 7th St SE has officially opened their new Bar Room and Lounge Room. Midtown Reserve is a fine-dining steakhouse that is only open for reservations, but the restaurant is now allowing walk-ins for...
Thursday Night Live Performance This Week
Join the Washington Chamber of Commerce for the next Thursday Night Live performance featuring Tim Smith. In homage to the wandering poets, the seekers of truth, the narrators, and the melody weavers, Tim Smith, known as The Lone Soul, embraces their legacy with reverence and passion. Thursday Night Live is from 5:30-7:00 p.m. You can also come early for the Farmer’s Market beginning at 5 p.m. and stay after the concert series for Washington Municipal Band at 7:45 p.m.
PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
#6 Sigourney hands #3 Remsen St. Mary’s softball first loss of season in 3-1 win over Hawks in 1A State quarterfinals
FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCAU) – Sigourney starting pitcher Carly Goodwin struck out 13 batters while allowing two hits in a complete game effort while also notching the game’s first run in the sixth inning, propelling the Savages to the 3-1 win over Remsen St. Mary’s. RSM senior Carmindee Ricke notched the lone RBI for the […]
Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown suspended one game following offseason arrest
INDIANAPOLIS-- The Hawkeyes will be a man down for their season-opener against Illinois State on August 31. On Wednesday, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed that wide receiver Kaleb Brown will be suspended one game following his off-season OWI arrest. That stays consistent with the established university protocol regarding the UI Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, and the rules and regulations set for members of the football program.
FEMA offers help to salvage storm-ravaged family treasures
GREENFIELD, Iowa — Iowa storm victims are getting some help to save damaged family photos and heirlooms. The Federal Emergency Management Administration is stepping in to help flood and tornado victims recover important family mementos. The agency is hosting an event Wednesday in Greenfield where preservation specialists will show families how to safely clean photos, […]
» 1950 Cadillac Convertible Wins Best of Show at Sigourney Car Show
SIGOURNEY – The annual KCED hosted Sigourney Car Show was held on July 20. Best of Show was awarded Chris and Julie Parrish’s 1950 Cadillac Convertible. The Parrishes have owned the car for three years; prior to that, it was owned by Chris Parish’s father for five years. The convertible featured a new top and LS1 engine installed by Parrish. “I grew up around cars since I was probably two. So it’s been a long time. I do a lot of car shows and things like that,” said Chris Parrish.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
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