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Iowa’s new abortion law is set to take effect Monday morning. The law passed last year, but a judge initially blocked it from being enforced. Last month, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled there is no constitutional right to an abortion in the state and ordered the hold to be lifted. A district court judge now says the law will go into effect Monday at 8 a.m. The law bans an abortion once fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is typically around six weeks into a pregnancy. There are exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormality, or if the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life.
Southeast Warren sputters in State Semifinal
(Fort Dodge) – Southeast Warren’s quest for a state title ran into a buzzsaw Wednesday night. The seventh-seeded Warhawks could never string together anything on offense and made some untimely mistakes on defense in a 6-1 loss to Sigourney in a State Semifinal Wednesday. "It's not even remotely...
» 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.
#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 Rain Totals Thursday Morning: Isolated Flash Flooding in Montrose
Montrose, IA – Thursday morning brought significant rainfall to parts of Iowa and Illinois, with Montrose recording the highest rainfall total at 3.46 inches. The National Weather Service (NWS) in the Quad Cities reported a stubborn weather pattern causing slow-moving, heavy rain showers and storms over the past several days.
27th Annual Brinton Film Festival Begins Tomorrow in Ainsworth
The 27th Annual Brinton Film Festival and Ice Cream Social will take place Friday and Saturday night at the Ainsworth Opera House. There will be a showing of Brinton Silent Movies with narrations done by Michael Zahs. Mr. Zahs shares his thoughts on the festival, “I encourage people to come. It starts at 7. Ice cream, cookies, and then the Magic Lantern slides with sound from that period of time and movies. And there are some people that say, “I’ve been to the festival.” I have one hundred and forty movies; I don’t show all one hundred and forty.” New films this year will even have some of the original sound recordings played. The doors will open at 7 pm and admission is a free-will donation with all proceeds going to support the Ainsworth Opera House.
Local Ottumwa Church converting their dining hall into a restaurant for RAGBRAI visitors
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - These ladies are members of the Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church, on Ottumwa’s South Side. Right across the street from Front Runners. They’re working to set up their church to be a temporary restaurant Thursday for visiting RAGBRAI riders. Mary Kivlahan ran the show...
Mount Pleasant chosen as an overnight community for 51st RAGBRAI
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (KWQC) - Mount Pleasant gears up to welcome RAGBRAI riders for an overnight stop Friday. According to a media release, a festival in Central Park will welcome RAGBRAI riders into Mount Pleasant with food vendors, a beverage garden, games, and entertainment. The beverage garden will be open...
Burlington couple charged with insurance fraud and arson charges, police say
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - A married couple was arrested after their house burned down. They’re now facing arson and insurance fraud charges. Heather (Mougin) Dawson is charged with insurance fraud and Derek Dawson is charged with second-degree arson and insurance fraud, according to a media release from the Burlington Police Department. Heather Dawson and Derek Dawson are married.
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
Coralville to host reception for people to meet Police Chief candidates
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - People in Coralville will get the chance to meet the four candidates for police chief when the city hosts a reception on August 6. The reception will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Coralville City Hall, located at 1512 7th Street. Current Police Chief...
Five Seasons of Lights holiday installment to return to McGrath Amphitheatre in December
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Five Seasons of Lights is returning to the McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids this December. The new tradition started last year and transforms the amphitheatre into a wonderland of holiday lights and displays, organizers said. This year, the event is adding attractions like an 18-foot...
Kate Martin's Fiery Message to Caitlin Clark During Intense Iowa, UConn Game Goes Viral
Former Iowa Hawkeyes Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin created quite a solid bond together during their college basketball careers. While the duo never managed to secure the Iowa women's basketball program its first ever National Championship, they came agonizingly close. Martin returned to ...
University of Iowa announces free Kids' Day at Kinnick event on Aug. 10
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa football team will host its annual “Kids’ Day at Kinnick,” presented by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, Aug. 10. Supporting sponsors for the event include Alliant Energy, Chick-fil-A, Delta Dental of Iowa, and...
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