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DNR Biologist Weighs in on What Causes Summer Fish Kills
(Lewis) Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen is receiving reports of dead fish floating or washing up on shore in private ponds. Although concerning, Lorenzen says that most fish kills at this time of year occur naturally in shallow systems full of vegetation or algae. Lorenzen says...
Don't worry, be hoppy: Iowa State Fair rabbit show brings joy to fairgoers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Besides the sheep and horses, some of the cutest critters at the Iowa State Fair are located at the top of the hill, and their owners are just hoppy to be there. Rows of rabbits packed the Poultry Rabbit Building Thursday morning. Tucked away at...
Austin teen sentenced to probation in abduction case
AUSTIN, Minn. – A Mower County kidnapping case has ended with probation. Donald Eugene Floyd Jr., 18 of Austin, was accused of driving around the City of Austin on September 27, 2023, with a 16-year-old female who Floyd prevented from leaving his vehicle. Investigators said Floyd threatened the victim’s family to get her to enter his vehicle, the locked the doors and drove off.
CBS Sports discusses Iowa football’s top concern in 2024
With the college football season now just two weeks away for the Iowa Hawkeyes, hope springs eternal that the black and gold can author a memorable season in 2024. There’s plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Iowa, too. The defense is one of the most experienced-laden in the country. Defensive coordinator Phil Parker is sure to squeeze excellence out of that group once more. That’s to be expected after Iowa’s defense ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense (14.8 points per game) and seventh in total defense (282.5 yards per game) in 2023. The Hawkeyes return eight starters on defense and bring...
Luke Lachey calls out jokes about Iowa’s offense: ‘No one likes to hear that kind of stuff’
Entering the 2023 season, there were questions about what Iowa’s offense would look like. The Hawkeyes struggled in 2022, and despite adding Cade McNamara from the transfer portal, all eyes were on coordinator Brian Ferentz. That noise grew louder when a report came out about a clause in Ferentz’s contract. According to the reworked deal, […] The post Luke Lachey calls out jokes about Iowa’s offense: ‘No one likes to hear that kind of stuff’ appeared first on On3.
Superintendent’s Corner: Moline-Coal Valley School District
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Superintendent Dr. Rachel Savage of the Moline-Coal Valley School District joined TV6 to share the district’s back-to-school experience. With classes starting Friday for the district, Dr. Savage shared her outlook for the year. “I can tell you we have had probably one of the most...
Bettendorf man dead in morning crash
A Bettendorf man is dead after an early morning, single vehicle accident in Bettendorf. Bettendorf police responded to the 700 block of 15th Street on Friday, August 16 at about 3:15 a.m. for a single vehicle accident. Investigators determined that the vehicle, a 2007 Kia Rio, was traveling south on 15th St. and lost control, […]
Former Clinton YMCA to be redeveloped
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The former YMCA in Clinton is set to be redeveloped and remodeled, the city says. The site has not been updated or properly cared for over the last decade and was vacated in January 2021, according to the city. The city said that the building is...
iHeartMedia Des Moines’s 1040 WHO Names Emery Songer New On-Air Personality for “Emery On Iowa”
IHeartMedia Des Moines’ NewsRadio 1040 WHO, “We are YOUR Voice of Iowa!” announced today that Emery Songer will launch the new show “Emory on Iowa,” effective immediately. “Emory on Iowa” broadcasts weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The new show on 1040...
3 motorcyclists killed in 10-hour span on Minnesota roads
MINNEAPOLIS — Three motorcyclists were killed in separate crashes on Minnesota roads Thursday in a 10-hour span, including two high-speed fatalities just 30 minutes apart on Interstate 35.The first crash happened at about 2 p.m. near the Shingle Creek Crossing shopping mall in Brooklyn Center. Police say the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.The Minnesota State Patrol says the second crash occurred at about 11:35 p.m. on Interstate 35 near Elko-New Market. The 20-year-old victim rear-ended his Suzuki into an SUV "while negotiating lane splits," the state patrol says. He was also pronounced dead at the scene. Two men...
IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Iowa Companies
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation of eight jobs and result in $7.6 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Manchester and Sioux Rapids. Storage provider to construct new facility in Manchester.
'Part of our DNA': The family connection behind a mascot costume at the Iowa State Fair
Putting on a mascot costume is all about paying attention to body language, a lightning bug told the Des Moines Register. Some kids are easy and they'll come right up for a hug. Others might wonder what's going on: that's when you break out a one-finger wave with a quick "hi." Every kid's different, and they may not always go for a high five or a fist bump. ...
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.
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