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Iowa Football Lands the #1 Kicker in the Class of 2025 [VIDEO]
There is no middle ground when it comes to kickers in the game of football. You are either beloved by the fan base or hated for your misses. Fortunately for Iowa Hawkeye fans, the team has featured some great placekickers in Iowa City—names like Nate Kaeding, Rob Houghtlin, and Keith Duncan. Iowa fans are hoping the Hawkeye's latest recruit will add his name to that list.
Tractor Ride Features Antic Machines
The 17th Annual North Iowa Tractor Ride kicked off Friday from Vinton, Iowa. 160 antic tractors will spend two days rolling through the countryside of Eastern Iowa, visiting Brandon, Quasqueton, Center Point, Mt. Auburn and LaPorte City. They are based at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton. The group enjoyed...
City starts to remove flood barriers, massive cleanup efforts begin
The Mississippi River crested at 21.48 feet in Muscatine on July 10 but it has taken some time for the river to begin to recede in earnest. After dropping over a foot, heavy rains last week pushed the river back up, but the river has started to recede again. Currently...
Demo Derby Sunday, July 28 at the 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair
The 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair is just around the corner, and one of the most exciting events to look forward to is the demo derby! Get ready Dubuque, because this action-packed event is sure to be a hit with adrenaline junkies and car enthusiasts alike. Don’t miss out on the thrilling crashes and fierce competition as drivers battle it out to be the last car standing. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the demo derby during the Dubuque County Fair. Starts At Noon.
Horse found 500 pounds underweight in Des Moines, owner charged with livestock neglect
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A draft horse is still recovering after the Animal Rescue League of Iowa said someone called about a very thin horse pulling a carriage in downtown Des Moines. The Percheron Horse, named Bruce, was attached to a carriage on June 22 when officers with the...
Banned Player Wins Casino Jackpot, Gets Arrested
A banned Iowa player won a jackpot in a casino, despite being self-excluded. The man, who used a fake identity, was arrested, prompting an investigation into the matter. Matthew James Wessels, 43, was a self-excluded player who enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January last year. However, Wessels couldn’t resist the temptation and eventually visited Isle Hotel Casino in Waterloo, according to reports.
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
Fairmont fans see Sanders blast to 120th USMTS win
The outlaw open-wheel modifieds of the Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt returned to the Fairmont Raceway for the first time in eight seasons on Thursday as Rodney Sanders netted his third win of 2024. Gary Christian led the 25-car field to the green flag to start the 25-lap...
B1G Life in Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa student-athletes joined peers from 15 other Big Ten schools on June 26 at Kroul Farms in Mount Vernon, Iowa, as part of the Big Life Agricultural Experience. Participating Hawkeye athletes included football players Kenneth Merriweather, Kamari Moulton, Zach Twedt and Rhys Dakin,...
Amaya Peterson is State Fair Bound as 2024 Tama County Fair Queen
GLADBROOK – The Crowning of the 2024 Tama County Fair Queen took place on Tuesday evening, July 16, at the Tama County 4-H Fairgrounds in Gladbrook. Mistresses of Ceremonies for the evening were 2022 Tama County Fair Queen, Kaylynn Murty, 2023 Tama Counry Fair Queen Adelyn Siencknecht, and 2023 Tama County Fair Princess, Emily Hulme.
Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk.
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
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