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Iowa driver paralyzed by Amtrak train settles lawsuit against railroads
A truck driver grievously injured in a collision with a train has settled his lawsuit against Amtrak and BNSF Railway. Kyle Redinger, 33, was struck by an Amtrak train in October 2021 while driving a garbage truck in rural Monroe County. The impact spun the truck into a ditch and left him nearly paralyzed in all four limbs and likely to need a wheelchair for the rest of his life, his attorneys told the Register in 2023. ...
Univ. of Iowa unveils new Lisa Bluder Herky
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - There is a new edition to the Herky on Parade project, and it’s one that’s quite familiar to Iowa Basketball fans. Lisa Bluder is the all-time winningest coach in program history, having advanced to 22 postseason appearances (18 NCAA and four WNIT) in 24 seasons, including NCAA Tournament berths in 14 of the last 16 seasons.
Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford grad Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s point guard. After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic.
Foggy Morning and Sunny Afternoons Ahead for Western Iowa
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is experiencing patchy dense fog this morning, particularly in valley areas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines. The fog, which is expected to lift by 8 AM, is causing visibility issues, reducing it to a quarter mile or less in some locations.
‘We Are Here With That Insecurity’: Mixed-Status Families Weigh Leaving Iowa
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. Having spent more than half her life in Waterloo, Iowa, she has built a life here. It’s where she met her husband and where her only daughter, who wants to become a sonographer, was born. That’s why, after a day’s work...
Ottumwa man charged with attempted murder in shooting
WAPELLO COUNTY, Iowa — An Ottumwa man is being held in the Wapello County Jail on an attempted murder charge following a shooting and a chase Monday. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy tried to pull over a Chrysler 300 around 4:27 p.m. in connection with an investigation into a shooting that […]
Des Moines woman wins $500,000 Iowa Lottery prize
DES MOINES, Iowa — Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa. But for one recent Iowa Lottery winner, the two may as well be one in the same. Melissa Runnels of Des Moines took home a $500,000 prize, the 11th top prize in the Iowa Lottery's "$500,000 CA$H" scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Git N Go (1307 Army Post Rd.) in Des Moines.
RSM falls to Sigourney in softball quarterfinal pitching battle
FORT DODGE — Marina Cronin of Remsen St. Mary’s and Carly Goodwin of Sigourney went toe-to-toe for five innings of no-hit softball in the Class 1A quarterfinals Wednesday evening. Both pitchers eventually lost their no-hitters as the Savages broke through for three runs in the sixth inning and held on in the seventh for a 3-1 victory at the Rogers Sports Complex.
Iowa Former Women's Basketball Coach Gets Herky Statue
(Iowa City, IA) -- Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder has her own Bluder-style Herky statue. The Hawkeye mascot features Bluder's hairstyle, championship rings and a basketball net. Bluder retired from the program this year after coaching at Iowa for 24 years. From the University of Iowa Women's Basketball...
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.
Gilda's Club Quad Cities is expanding services to the entire state of Iowa. Here's what that means, locally.
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Gilda's Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. The expansion comes after Gilda's Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second highest cancer incidence rate in the nation. As such, Gilda's Club says bringing its no-cost support to even more Iowans is more crucial than ever before.
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