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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.
Kate Martin On NCAA vs WNBA: The Key Differences Explained
Kate Martin, a former Iowa Hawkeyes player now with the Las Vegas Aces, emphasizes the significant differences between NCAA and WNBA basketball. While expectations for Caitlin Clark to dominate in the WNBA were high, Martin highlights the increased physicality and faster pace in the professional league as key challenges. Both players have had to adapt their playing styles; Martin noted that in the WNBA, "everybody is my size, and like faster," requiring adjustments similar to those faced during their transitions to college basketball.
Hang With Goose At The Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals This Weekend
This weekend, the National Street Rod Association is hosting the inaugural Quad Cities Streed Rod Nationals are set to take place at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on August 16th and 17th. This two-day event, among our roster of eight other divisional events, serves as a fantastic addition to our largest...
Community recalls cherished memories as Lighthouse reduced to rubble by flames
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — For 112 years, the Lighthouse restaurant stood as a cherished landmark in Cedar Rapids, drawing diners from around the world. Now, with the building reduced to a pile of rubble, the community is left to share personal and historical memories of the beloved establishment. “Growing...
Man Threatened to Cut Neighbor’s Head Off
A Cedar Falls man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to cut off his neighbor’s head with a knife, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 36 year old Craig Waltmann has been charged with Assault While Displaying a Weapon and first degree Harassment. Waltmann allegedly began yelling at the neighbor on August 5th, shouting racial slurs and displaying a knife. Eventually Waltmann put the knife away and pretended to walk away before turning and charging at the alleged victim, shouting that he was going to cut the man’s head off. A passerby shouted that she was calling police and Waltmann went back to his home.
Now Playing: Friday, August 16, through Thursday, August 22
Reviews; IMDb hyperlinks take you to the films’ Internet Movie Database pages or other sites with film information.) Alien: Romulus (R; Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, VIP Cinemas, Marcus Sycamore Cinema) - IMDb listing. Alternating Currents Screenings (not rated; The Last Picture House) - AlternatingCurrentsQC.org. Back to the Future...
Family-Run Businesses Find a Home in Robins Region, GA
Local businesses thrive in Georgia’s Robins Region. With its welcoming environment, stellar schools and picturesque communities, the Robins Region of Georgia provides an ideal location for families to thrive. For these local business owners, the region has proven to be the perfect place to start a business in addition to raising a family.
‘A beautiful reminder’ Annual Seed Savers benefit concert attracts hundreds
Seed Savers Exchange held its 24th annual benefit concert Aug. 10, packing about two acres of land with supporters and music lovers during the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Typically, the Iowa countryside echoes the sounds of native wildlife, but, one night every year on a farm near...
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