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Quincy’s Catholic grade schools trying to entice families to attend Mass regularly — with added benefit of reduced tuition
QUINCY — The Quincy Deanery of the Diocese of Springfield implemented a plan earlier this month to entice families to return to the Catholic church and be active in their parishes. Families who send their children to one of Quincy’s Catholic K-8 elementary schools — St. Peter, St. Francis,...
Plymouth, IL – Steven Parker Identified in Fatal Motorcycle Collision on Michigan Rd
Plymouth, IL (July 14, 2024) – On Thursday, a motorcycle accident resulted in the death of a man from La Porte. According to officers, the incident occurred in the area of Plymouth at approximately 10:00 a.m. The incident occurred when the motorcycle and an SUV collided on Michigan Road,...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Iowa Republicans excited, reflective as they arrive at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Iowa Republicans met to kick off their week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Sunday night, greeting the traditionally festive occasion with a note of sober reflection following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Republican Party of Iowa co-chair Linda Upmeyer said she was “shocked” and “stunned” by...
Midwest on High Alert: Damaging Wind Warnings, Isolated Tornadoes Possible in Several States Monday
Chicago, IL – The Midwest is under a severe weather alert today, with parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa bracing for damaging wind gusts and potential tornadoes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued warnings, emphasizing the risk of severe storms that could produce wind gusts exceeding 75 mph, large hail, and tornadoes.
Iowans Show Off Their Cute Kitties for National Kitten Day [GALLERY]
Need a pick-me-up today? You're in the right place!. This week (July 10th), we celebrated National Kitten Day, not to be confused with National Cat Day on October 29th. We asked listeners on Facebook to send us their most adorable kitty photos, and they definitely understood the assignment! Here are some of the cutest cats and kittens here in Iowa:
EXPIRED: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for north Iowa through 1 am Monday
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of north Iowa through Sunday evening. This watch includes Garner, Mason City, Charles City, and New Hampton in the KIMT viewing area and is in effect until Monday at 1 am. Threats from storms in this area include damaging wind gusts...
McLaughlin stays fast, wins first race of IndyCar doubleheader at Iowa
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Scott McLaughlin said he didn’t feel like he was an IndyCar driver until he got a win on an oval track. He reached that goal on Saturday night McLaughlin continued his fast weekend at Iowa Speedway on Saturday night, winning the first race of the IndyCar Series doubleheader for his first victory on an oval track. McLaughlin led 164 of the 250 laps, winning by nearly a half-second over second-place driver Pato O’Ward at the 0.875-mile oval.
Iowa, national conservative leaders talk abortion, school choice at Family Leader event
(Des Moines, Iowa) – State and national conservative leaders discussed wins and future goals for issues like abortion and education policy Friday at the Family Leadership Summit, with one of the group’s officials calling for further abortion restrictions in Iowa. According to the Iowa Capital Dispatch, The Family...
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Dubuque Police Warn Residents About Ongoing Phone Scam
Scams are prevalent across the country, and unfortunately, Iowa is not immune to such attempts at theft. Earlier this year, I wrote about how Iowans alone lost over $42 million to several different types of dangerous scams. That equates to $1.3 million lost per 100,000 residents. That's a confounding figure.
Bridgeton man injured in Highway 61 crash near Hannibal
A Bridgeton man sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident early Saturday morning on Highway 61, approximately 0.75 miles south of Hannibal. The incident occurred at 1:02 a.m. when the 2007 Dodge 2500 truck he was driving ran off the left side of the roadway, entered the median, became airborne, and overturned, ejecting the driver.
MidAmerican outage map shows power is back in Urbandale after Monday tornado
A round of severe weather, including at least one tornado, pushed through the Des Moines metro area during rush hour on Monday. Severe weather threats continued across the state and severe storms battered the Quad Cities area, leaving tens of thousands without power there. Follow more updates as Iowans continue to clean...
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