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Iowa weather: Staying cooler than average with occasional isolated showers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Our days of complete sunshine have come to an end. Clouds have made their way in and we'll continue to see them linger tomorrow, with a mix of clouds and sunshine Thursday and Friday. Temperatures Wednesday will struggle to make it out of the 70s...
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has unclaimed money for 1 in 10 Iowans
State Treasurer Roby Smith says it’s not just individuals who may find money in the “Great Iowa Treasure Hunt” managed by his office. By law, unclaimed assets in Iowa are to be turned over to the State Treasurer’s office. “We have almost $500 million out there...
What are Iowa's most popular baby names? See what the Social Security database says.
New parents, if in a few years, your child is enrolled in kindergarten with several Charlottes and Olivers in the same class, that’s because both were the most popular baby names in Iowa for 2023. The Social Security Administration tracks the most popular names given to babies in each state through social security card application data. People can search back as far back as 1960 to see 100 of the most frequently given names to both male...
Gov. Reynolds announces activation of assistance for Monona County
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Monona County in response to severe storms that occurred on June 21, and the Federal Major Disaster Declaration approval for FEMA Individual Assistance was granted on August 2, 2024. With the recent approval of FEMA Individual Assistance, Monona...
Cloudier skies likely to move in, dry air limits rainfall potential
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A storm system moves through the region today, but we’re going to see some difficulty experiencing rain with it. Your First Alert: Clouds increase, showers should mostly fall short. The morning is kicking off with quiet conditions in eastern Iowa once again, though there...
Football on Y99.3 Starts Friday
Fall sports practices are continuing across the state of Iowa. Most schools will play football starting next Friday but the KWAY Game of the Week begins this Friday. Friday night the Clarksville Indians, who went deep in the playoffs last year, travel to play the Belle Plaine Plainsmen. Our pregame will start at 6:30 with kickoff at 7:00 on Y99.3.
End of Summer Golf Begins at These 25 South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa Courses
Did you see the forecast for this weekend? Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we will enjoy temps in the upper 80's and lower 90's. With the end of the golf season coming rapidly, golf courses will be calling you for a few rounds at area South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa courses.
New anchor joins WOI's 'Good Morning Iowa' this week
Local 5 started the week with a new "Good Morning Iowa" anchor and executive producer. Joseph Holloway joins Local 5 We are Iowa after experience reporting and anchoring in Arkansas, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Who is Joseph Holloway? ...
Iowa Weather: Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Over Next 72 Hours
Des Moines, IA – Iowa will experience generally quiet weather over the next several days, though isolated thunderstorms are expected, primarily impacting the northwest half of the state. These storms may develop between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, with additional chances late Thursday night into Friday morning. According to...
Iconic Iowa Store Keeps Getting Confused for An Olympian
It's a time-honored tradition that Americans cheer on Olympians representing Team USA. We get to see the greatest athletes on the planet competing against each other for fame and glory. However, one Olympic event and one specific Olympian from Australia was the subject of a slew of online attention recently.
Throw It Away ASAP! Massive Cucumber Minnesota & Iowa Recall
Some Minnesota and Iowa residents might not be feeling the greatest after eating cucumber. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising Minnesotans and Iowans to stay away from cucumbers. Cucumbers from growers in Florida are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Infections are spreading across 31 states...
Adorable Iowa State Fair Pie-Eating Contest Winner Goes Viral
Congratulations to Zack Lucas for his big win! Last Thursday (August 15th), the 8-year-old Iowan was named a champion in one of the Iowa State Fair's annual pie-eating contests!. Last week, KCCI posted a hilarious video of Zack Lucas after his big win at the Iowa State Fair, and the...
Our Warm and Mild Workweek Continues
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) -It was a gorgeous day across Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Overnight, we’ll have a mostly clear sky with lows dropping into the mid 50s. Tuesday we’ll have highs reaching the mid to upper 70s with a mix of sun and clouds.
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