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Iowa Former Women's Basketball Coach Gets Herky Statue
(Iowa City, IA) -- Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder has her own Bluder-style Herky statue. The Hawkeye mascot features Bluder's hairstyle, championship rings and a basketball net. Bluder retired from the program this year after coaching at Iowa for 24 years. From the University of Iowa Women's Basketball...
German's gem allows Martensdale-St. Marys to hold off Edgewood-Colesburg in state quarterfinal
(Fort Dodge) -- Top-seeded Martensdale-St. Marys softball got a scare from Edgewood-Colesburg Tuesday evening, but another gem from senior pitcher Campbell German has the Blue Devils in a Class 1A state semifinal. The Blue Devils (29-6) won the low-scoring pitching affair between German and Edgewood-Colesburg's Rachel Eglseder 2-1 in a...
Cant-miss summer fun in Johnson Co. from live music to movies in the park and Swisher Fun Days
Though the end of summer is looming, there is still plenty to do in Iowa City and Johnson County, from live music to free activities and small-town celebrations. Here are five things to do during the last weekend of July. Swisher Fun Days ...
Animal Services in Iowa City conducting an investigation regarding a cat bite incident
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, Iowa City Animal Services is currently searching for details regarding the vaccination status of a cat that bit someone on Sunday. According to reports, a cat with white fur and no collar was involved in a bite incident that occurred on Streb...
Neighbors help save man who drove his car into a pond in middle of the night
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A man is in the hospital after driving his car into a private pond in the middle of the night in Cedar Falls. His neighbors are credited for helping save him. Cedar Falls Public Safety says a resident called after midnight on...
Mike Doyle Announced as President-Elect
The Board of Regents of Loras College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Doyle, J.D. (’91) as president-elect. Doyle will return to Loras in August to ensure a smooth presidential transition and work with President Jim Collins (’84), who has served as president for the past twenty years and will retire in May 2025. Doyle will succeed Collins on June 1, 2025.
Nashua Woman Among 20 Compete On Live Lottery Game Show At Iowa State Fair
Three North Iowans are among the 20 contestants who will compete on a live lottery game show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair with a chance to win up to $5 million. The Iowa Lottery says they received more than 67,000 entries into their “Fair Fever” promotion that will conclude with the game show on opening day of this year’s Iowa State Fair. Contestants slated to play include Michelle Cerwinske of Nashua, Ryan Habeger of Algona, and Scott Stewart of Waterloo.
Estherville-Lincoln Central softball falls in state quarterfinal round to Davenport Assumption, 6-5
FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCAU) – The #5 Estherville-Lincoln Central softball team is headed to the consolation bracket following a 6-5 loss to #4 Davenport Assumption, 6-5. Jasey Anderson led E-LC, going 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI from a triple and home run. E-LC will play either #8 Solon in the consolation bracket on Wednesday, […]
County Fair crowns its 2024 royalty
The 2024 Clinton County Fair queen hails from Charlotte. Holly Lamp, 17, the daughter of Perry and Darlene Lamp, was coronated Thursday night at the fairgrounds in DeWitt, along with her court. An honor roll student, Lamp is an incoming senior at Northeast High School. Alaina White, 17, daughter of...
Clinton National Bank Congratulates Geno’s Pizza on 50 years in the Pizza Business
Congratulations to Geno’s Pizza on 50 delicious years in the pizza business! And a special shout out to our friends at Sweetheart Bakery for creating this adorable pizza cookie to celebrate Geno’s anniversary. We’re lucky to have these awesome businesses in our area serving tasty food and treats for all of us to enjoy!
Great River Threshers- Farm Machinery
Many makes and models of farm equipment were on display at the Great River Thresher’s Grounds during their three-day weekend celebration. The equipment showed the history of agriculture and reminded the visitors of all the massive changes that have occurred in decades of farming practices.
Greg McElroy Makes Surprising Pick For College Football Playoff Contender
The College Football Playoff has had three Big Ten programs qualify for it since its start in 2014. The Ohio State Buckeyes (2015, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023), Michigan State Spartans (2016), and Michigan Wolverines (2022, 2023, 2024) have all made the playoffs before. However, on a recent episode of ...
Beshear to headline Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear is set to headline the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines this weekend. Organizers for the event say that it was scheduled prior to President Joe Biden’s withdraw from the 2024 Presidential race. Beshear had been expanding his name recognition prior to Sunday’s shakeup […]
1971 – Record 10,465 See Hilmer Capture Mid-Season Title
Des Moines, Iowa (July 24, 1971) - John Connolly, Don Hoffman and Stan Stover all suffered heart break Saturday night and Bob Hilmer of Dysart was there to take advantage and won the 35-lap mid-season late model stock car championship at the State Fairgrounds. Dick Gustin of Des Moines became...
#6 Sigourney hands #3 Remsen St. Mary’s softball first loss of season in 3-1 win over Hawks in 1A State quarterfinals
FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCAU) – Sigourney starting pitcher Carly Goodwin struck out 13 batters while allowing two hits in a complete game effort while also notching the game’s first run in the sixth inning, propelling the Savages to the 3-1 win over Remsen St. Mary’s. RSM senior Carmindee Ricke notched the lone RBI for the […]
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