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Iowa rainfall totals: Parts of the state drenched by Sunday's storms
DES MOINES, Iowa — Numerous thunderstormsdumped heavy rain over parts of central Iowa Sunday. Video above: See when more storms could arrive this week. Here's a look at some of the totals as of Monday morning:. Dayton: 5.50 inches. Indianola: 4.75. Melcher-Dallas: 4.48. Grinnell: 4.00. Marshalltown: 3.59. Story City:...
Increase in digital content prices causes libraries to limit services they can provide
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Libraries across the nation are seeing increases to the cost of digital content, like eBooks and audiobooks, which limits the services they can provide to residents. Cedar Rapids Public Library said patrons can check out digital titles online with their library card. But, while it...
ANOTHER Legendary Band in Coming to Cedar Rapids – Win Tickets!
We've got SO many huge shows coming to Eastern Iowa this fall! Judas Priest, Styx, Motley Crue at the Iowa State Fair... Plus, when you're talking about winning, we have a $500 Visa gift card up for grabs, too!. So that's got to be it, right? No more big names...
Xavier four-star Libby Fandel commits to Kansas
Four-star rising senior Cedar Rapids Xavier basketball star Libby Fandel announced her commitment to Kansas Monday. The future Jayhawk is ranked 41st in her class by ESPN W, and had multiple offers from power-5 schools including TCU, Wisconsin, and Virginia Tech before committing to Kansas.
Kirk Ferentz compares Luke Lachey to past Iowa football TE greats
Iowa football has a long lineage of great tight end play. The latest examples in the NFL include the Minnesota Vikings‘ T.J. Hockenson, the Detroit Lions‘ Sam LaPorta and the San Francisco 49ers George Kittle. Each of those players are among the league’s best at the tight end position. All three were standouts with the Hawkeyes, too. Now, senior tight end Luke Lachey gets to uphold the mantel of Tight End U with the Hawkeyes. Lachey was off to a terrific start last season before suffering a season-ending injury to his right ankle early in the Hawkeyes’ 41-10 win over Western Michigan. The 6-foot-6,...
Armadillos slowly making their way north, Iowa DNR reports
DES MOINES, Iowa — The nine-banded armadillo, a species not commonly seen in Iowa, is gradually making its way north, according to recent data from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Armadillos have been spotted in Keota and Marshall County. "Armadillos are not something that's new to Iowa," said...
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...
Heat Advisory for Southwest Iowa: Excessive Heat Watch for Harrison and Shelby Counties
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for southwest Iowa from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, Heat Index Values of 105 degrees are forecast for this afternoon. A Heat Watch is in effect for Harrison and Shelby Counties...