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From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
How an app is helping keep Iowa students safe this year
School districts are gearing up to welcome students back to school, and officials want to make sure their students are safe. One way school districts are doing that is with the Governor's School Safety Bureau's Safe + Sound app.
'Don't give up': Iowa Democrats host Whitmer, Booker, Klobuchar at DNC to motivate base
CHICAGO — Iowa Democrats gathered here for the Democratic National Convention this week with a renewed sense of hope and optimism, hosting a stream of prominent national figures at an early morning breakfast meeting to help them celebrate the national ticket and motivate their base. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is among those...
Iowa Attorney General Joins Coalition Advocating for SCOTUS Review of Girls’ Sports Laws
(Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird supports efforts led by 26 states to restrict girls’ sports to athletes assigned female at birth. Bird has joined two coalitions pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to review and uphold Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act and West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act. Bird argues these laws protect female athletes and ensure fairness in sports by preventing biological males from competing in female categories. She emphasized that such regulations are crucial for maintaining equal opportunities and safety for women in sports. Governor Kim Reynolds signed similar legislation in Iowa in 2022.
Bird sues three contractors for failing to notify officials before digging
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed lawsuits against three contractors who allegedly failed to call Iowa One Call before digging and damaged or risked damaging underground utilities. To prevent accidentally damaging electric, gas, water, sewer or communication utilities while digging, anyone planning to excavate must contact Iowa One Call 48 hours before digging. The weekends […]
Iowa Finance Authority Board awards millions of dollars to support affordable rental homes for Iowans
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded a total of $10.6M in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of a total of 404 affordable rental homes for Iowans, some of which are in the TV6 viewing area. The awards were made...
STORY: Q&A with Mike Nguyen, Director of Institutional Research & Decision Support
Q: Share a little bit about your background and how you came to be at Olin. A: I am a Southern Californian native who has spent nearly the last two decades in Utah where I completed my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from Weber State University. I worked at Weber’s Institutional Research office during my undergrad and after graduation. I then left higher education for healthcare where I spent 8+ years in analytics, the bulk of the time working in continuing medical education. During that period, I completed my master’s degree in quantitative psychology from Ball State University. The global pandemic had quite an effect on me: I didn’t want to keep working in healthcare, and I wanted to go back to work in higher education. I found an assistant director of research and surveys role at a local community college. While I loved returning to institutional research at the community college, my husband and I still wanted to seek out our next adventure. We decided to find jobs in New England, a place neither of us had ever been before, and find a new home that would be close to the ocean, a stipulation I insisted on after being landlocked for so long. I felt like I was Moana, and the sea was calling me.
New Fire Station Opens In Hiawatha
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- After two years of construction a new fire station is open in Linn County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Tuesday, August 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hiawatha fire station. The Hiawatha Fire Department tells Iowa's News Now that the new building will...
New Iowa Law Forces Hemp Store in Dubuque to Close its Doors
A new Iowa law regarding consumable hemp products has forced a Dubuque business to close. Botanicanna, located in Dubuque's Kennedy Mall, announced that they will close their sole Iowa location via Facebook this week. Their closure is due to restrictions from that aforementioned law that took effect this summer, per KWWL.
Few thin clouds for Thursday, some storms and summerlike weather on the way
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Another very enjoyable weather day is underway across the TV9 viewing area, but some more wrinkles appear in our forecast as we enter the weekend. Expect more sunshine than clouds today, though there will be occasional patches of mid- to high-level clouds. Some pop-up clouds may develop this afternoon, too. Temperatures will wind up at about the same place we got to on Wednesday, which certainly felt pretty nice. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. This will again be coupled with some very pleasant moisture levels, with only the slightest hint of humidity during the afternoon hours.
Charges pending in Cedar Rapids crash that killed motorcyclist
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The motorcyclist injured in a crash involving an SUV on Wednesday night has now died, police said. Cedar Rapids police said the crash happened at the intersection of 6th Street SW and Wilson Avenue SW when an SUV turned left in front of an oncoming motorcycle, resulting in a collision.
New Nightclub Opens in Downtown Cedar Rapids
Downtown Cedar Rapids has gone through quite a bit of change over the past few weeks. Restaurants like the Barrel House and the Chophouse have closed up for good, and a new business called CityWalk Eatery is set to open this fall. Now a new nightclub has opened in the...
New real estate rules set to reshape how you buy or sell a home
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A landmark shift in real estate regulations has redefined the roles of buyers, sellers, and agents alike. These new rules, effective as of last Saturday, are part of a settlement agreement stemming from an antitrust lawsuit filed by a group of homeowners against the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The changes aim to increase transparency and competition but have also led to widespread confusion among buyers, sellers, and agents.
Cedar Rapids police investigating shots fired incident Wednesday evening
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Police are investigating a shots fired incident inCedar Rapids Wednesday evening. A Cedar Rapids police watch commander tells Iowa's News Now crews were called the to 1100 block of 3rd Street SW just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for a shots fired call. Shell casings were...
Northeast Iowa Community College Board names interim president
PEOSTA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Northeast Iowa Community College Board of Trustees named an interim president as it continues its search for a new president. Vice President of Finance and Administration Dave Dahms was named to the position of Interim President on Monday. The board said the decision was unanimous,...
Another person charged in July Ped Mall fight
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man is charged with Participation in a Riot for his alleged involvement in a fight that happened at the Ped Mall in Iowa City in July. Charges were filed against 20-year-old Ayrondus Hodges July 26. Police said surveillance video shows Hodges and...
Clinton police attempt to identify suspect in fire investigation
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The Clinton Police Department is investigating a fire at the North Bridge Mini Storage. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect of interest. The Clinton Police Department posted to their Facebook page a couple of photos showing the suspect on a...
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