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Iowa high school softball state tournament: Valley, Pleasant Valley to face off in 5A championship
FORT DODGE — A short stretch of inclement weather certainly didn’t rain on Valley’s parade. The top-seeded Tigers – playing No. 5 Ankeny in the Class 5A softball state tournament semifinal – knew a thing or two about rain delays. ...
Weekend event guide: National Balloon Classic, Wild on Wheels
DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer is slipping by as we speak, so why not make the most of it?. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in central Iowa to help you round out the last weekend of July. Have an event you want featured in Local 5's...
New Hampton v. Sumner-Fredericksburg: Who Will Play for Title Friday?
Chickasaw County and Northeast Iowa is well-represented in the semifinals of the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament in Carroll Thursday (07.25) night. Unfortunately, only one will advance to play for a state title on Friday (07.26). It’s 24-4 Sumner-Fredericksburg coached by Tom Nuss taking on 28-6 New Hampton, coached by...
Northeast Iowa creek has second mystery fish kill
For the second time in a little more than a year, something has killed thousands of fish in a northeast Iowa creek without leaving obvious clues to identify it, according to state conservation officers. Early estimates indicate about 40,000 fish died last week in Crane Creek, where their carcasses were found in a 20-mile stretch […]
Northeast Iowa police department closes after losing all officers to other jobs
LANSING, Iowa (KCRG) — The City of Lansing will have to lean on the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services, while the city hires new police officers,KCRG reports. On July 15, the New Hampton City Council approved hiring Conrad Rosendahl as the new Chief of Police....
Local Wartburg College Students among 211 Receiving Diplomas
WAVERLY, IOWA (July 25, 2024) — Wartburg College awarded dipolomas to 211 students during Spring Commencement on Sunday, May 26. Tori Hofer, of Illinois City, graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education in music education. Elyse Juarez, of Davenport, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education. Elizabeth...
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...
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.
Investigation clears North Liberty police chief to return to work; Union disagrees
NORTH LIBERTY — North Liberty Police Chief Diane Venenga will now return to her post as chief of police after she was put on leave following a no confidence vote by the police union in March. A three-month-long independent investigation by Jason Palmer of Lamson, Dugan & Murray found...
Benefit Swim Thursday (07.25) for Northeast Iowa Girls Injured in Tubing Accident
The New Hampton Swimming Pool will host a benefit swim Thursday (07.25) night on behalf of a pair of Northeast Iowa girls who were injured in a tubing accident. Ashlyn and Delaney Busta of Lawler were involved in a devastating accident while tubing on the Little Turkey River near Waucoma in mid-July. Ashlyn Busta hit her head and was knocked unconscious. She is still hospitalized in Iowa City from a brain bleed, but family members are hopeful for a full recovery. Delaney injured her ankle but has been recovering at home.
Eastern Iowa Weekend Weather: Rain and Clouds Expected by Sunday
Davenport, IA – Eastern Iowa residents can expect a warm and increasingly humid weekend with rain showers anticipated by Sunday. According to the US National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, temperatures will be in the mid-80s through Friday and Saturday, with a gradual increase in cloud cover. Friday...
Campus Newcomer: St Thomas More RHP/UTL Kyle Alivo
We continue on with the Iowa Baseball campus newcomer series, with an incoming freshman two-way player from the Badger State. Out of Milwaukee, WI, right-handed pitcher/utility player Kyle Alivo is rated as the #3 shortstop in Wisconsin and the #109 shortstop in the country by Perfect Game. As a junior, Alivo was a team captain […] The post Campus Newcomer: St Thomas More RHP/UTL Kyle Alivo appeared first on On3.
Why are gas prices going up? They're actually below average for July and trending down
While gas prices might seem high to some drivers in Iowa, they are declining from earlier this year and compared to last year. Gas prices are starting to decline since springtime peaks, and as fall nears, they could reach below $3 a gallon. ...
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