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Vote for top class of 2025 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is Iowa’s best class of 2025 player entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 50 best seniors in the state. Now it's your turn to vote. ...
Archaeologist discovers 13,600-year-old prehistoric mastodon skull in Iowa
Iowa's state archaeologist announced the discovery of a prehistoric mastodon that is about 13,600 years old in far southern Iowa. The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist recently completed a 12-day excavation of the mastodon fossil, primarily the skull, according to its Facebook post. It is the first ever well-preserved mastodon that has been excavated in Iowa. ...
DNR Biologist Weighs in on What Causes Summer Fish Kills
(Lewis) Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen is receiving reports of dead fish floating or washing up on shore in private ponds. Although concerning, Lorenzen says that most fish kills at this time of year occur naturally in shallow systems full of vegetation or algae. Lorenzen says...
Iowa lands commitment from five-star defensive lineman and legacy recruit Iose Epenesa in the 2025 class
News: Edwardsville (Ill.) 2025 five-star defensive lineman Iose Epenesa has committed to Iowa. Epenesa announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes over Miami (FL), Missouri, Utah, and Penn State, among others. Epenesa is the younger brother of former Iowa defensive lineman AJ Epenesa and also current Iowa linebacker Eric Epenesa. Their...
Superintendent’s Corner: Moline-Coal Valley School District
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Superintendent Dr. Rachel Savage of the Moline-Coal Valley School District joined TV6 to share the district’s back-to-school experience. With classes starting Friday for the district, Dr. Savage shared her outlook for the year. “I can tell you we have had probably one of the most...
Bettendorf man dead in morning crash
A Bettendorf man is dead after an early morning, single vehicle accident in Bettendorf. Bettendorf police responded to the 700 block of 15th Street on Friday, August 16 at about 3:15 a.m. for a single vehicle accident. Investigators determined that the vehicle, a 2007 Kia Rio, was traveling south on 15th St. and lost control, […]
108th Meskwaki Powwow draws a global audience
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT – The 108th Annual Meskwaki Powwow wrapped up on Sunday at the Powwow Grounds located on the Settlement about four miles west of Tama. The four-day event celebrated various groups throughout the weekend, including a Veterans’ Day program on Saturday. Attendees came from all corners of Iowa and beyond, including Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen, members of the Sac and Fox tribe from Oklahoma, and a Hawai’i delegation that provided a cultural exchange with local dances, rituals and a fireknife performance. Visitors also enjoyed food and goods from multiple local vendors in addition to enjoying the Powwow program in the main arena that featured dancing, singing and recognition of tribe royalty. Meskwaki Media Director Shannon Mitchell reported that the powwow’s livestream had been seen by well over 300,000 viewers, and an announcer said the streams had been viewed in 82 countries.
'Part of our DNA': The family connection behind a mascot costume at the Iowa State Fair
Putting on a mascot costume is all about paying attention to body language, a lightning bug told the Des Moines Register. Some kids are easy and they'll come right up for a hug. Others might wonder what's going on: that's when you break out a one-finger wave with a quick "hi." Every kid's different, and they may not always go for a high five or a fist bump. ...
WATCH: KCCI's Jason Sydejko takes 2nd place in Iowa State Fair air guitar competition
DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest forecast calls for a 100% chance of rock 'n' roll. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. KCCI chief meteorologist Jason Sydejko competed in the air guitar contest at this year's Iowa State Fair, and he proudly took home the silver medal.
Woman sentenced for northeast Iowa drug conspiracy that led to a fatal overdose
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A northeast Iowa woman is going to federal prison for her part in a drug conspiracy that ended up killing a young woman. Whitaker Jo Ingles, 30 of Dyersville, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Prosecutors say Ingles was part of an illegal organization that sold cocaine in the Dubuque area between 2019 and early 2021. Ingles admitted to helping get the cocaine from the individual who brought it from Chicago, and then worked with others to distribute the drug near Madison Park in Dubuque.
Nonprofit shelter takes full ownership of 60+ animals seized in Muscatine animal neglect case
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - It Takes a Village Animal Rescue & Resources announced it now has custody of 60+ animals that were received in an animal neglect case. According to their Facebook, It Takes a Village received full ownership of 60+ legal case dogs, birds, cats, rabbits, and rats Wednesday meaning the animals are no longer in limbo.
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