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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.
Homeless man sentenced for Rochester smoke shop robbery
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A plea deal has been reached with a homeless man accused of robbing a smoke shop and threatening the employees. Dylan Cantrell Bathke, 27, was charged with second-degree aggravated robbery, threats of violence, and fleeing police on foot. Bathke agreed to plead guilty to threats of violence and the other charges have been dismissed.
Dubuque County Treasurer warns that not turning in old license plates could lead to fraud
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - From decor to mementos, people choose to keep their old license plates for a variety of reasons. Or, some just throw them away without a second thought. But the Dubuque County Treasurer, Michael Clasen, is warning that this could lead to more problems down the line.
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.
Iowa State Fair husband calling contest winner channeled 'Ice Ice Baby' into her call
Seven competitors took part in one of the most iconic and unique competitions the Iowa State Fair is nationally recognized for: the husband calling contest. “GARYYYYYYYYY!” one contestant cried. “IRRRRRR-VIN!!” another one sang in her highest soprano timbre. ...
Man sentenced for baseball bat assaults in an Austin parking lot
AUSTIN, Minn. – A man arrested for using a baseball bat to attack several people has been sentenced. Jayson Dikoi, 33 of Austin, was initially charged with six counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, third-degree damage to property, and misdemeanor domestic assault. He eventually pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of threats of violence, and third-degree damage to property.
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