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Missouri, Iowa Under Heat Advisory: 110° Heat Wave Expected Tuesday Afternoon
Des Moines, IA – Iowa is bracing for an intense heat wave as temperatures are expected to soar to 110° on Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a heat advisory for much of Southwest and Central Iowa and parts of Northern Missouri. According to the...
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
Dangerous Heat in Western Iowa
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is preparing for a significant heat wave this week, with temperatures and humidity levels expected to reach dangerous levels. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a heat advisory, urging residents to take necessary precautions. According to the National Weather Service,...
Cedar Rapids Takes Legal Action Against Strange, Bright Structure
The city of Cedar Rapids is taking legal action against the owners of a strange, bright structure. Exactly what is this item that shines brightly at night? I'm not sure the owners even know. KCRG reports that the odd-looking tower sits on the old Safari Daycare playground on Prairie Drive...
Styx/John Waite Ticket Winners
105.7 KOKZ welcomes Styx with John Waite to the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids October 9th! Thanks to everyone who entered to win tickets during our Styx Weekend, we’d like to congratulate the following winners who will be going to the show with tickets from KOKZ!. TONY HOCAMP...
Luther announces staff cuts as part of strategic plan for the future
Officials with Luther College say some staff changes are on the near horizon as part of a multi-year strategic plan aimed at ensuring the Decorah institution is able to meet the needs of the next generation. Luther College President Jenifer Ward said in a July 16 statement that some staff...
Iowa HWY 141 Garage Sale Will Be Held Friday & Saturday
A huge annual garage sale is happening across many cities in the state of Iowa later this week. The Iowa Highway 141 Garage Sale will be occurring all day on Friday and Saturday as it runs from Sloan to Grimes. There are several towns within Dallas County that the sale will pass through including Perry, Dawson, Bouton, and Woodward.
i9: Iowa landlords not required to provide air conditioning
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Another heatwave is here, but not everyone in Iowa has access to adequate cooling in their homes. An i9 investigation reveals that, in Iowa, there are no laws requiring that access. Kody Hardin is a renter in Burlington who lives with his girlfriend and their 4-month-son.