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Invasive Parasitic Eyeworm Could Use Bears to Spread Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
A recent discovery of parasitic worms in a black bear in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns about the potential spread of this emerging disease in the Midwest, including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin where bear populations have increased, and more sightings have been reported. The parasitic worm Thelazia callipaeda, or eyeworm, is an invasive species that has been increasingly detected in various parts of the United States, especially in domestic pets and now, for the first time, in wild animals.
Iowa’s Big Grove Brewery Has a New Beer That Will Help Plant More Trees
Here we have a classic case of being able to enjoy a few adult beverages while also helping to positively contribute to society. Where I'm from, we call that a win-win situation. You can help support an Iowa business and help add more trees across Iowa's landscape. Big Grove Brewery has teemed up with Trees Forever to help more trees get planted in Iowa.
Iowa GOP to hold nominating convention for vacant Senate seat
(ABC 6 News) — On Monday, north Iowa Republicans are heading to Mason City to hold a nominating convention for a newly vacated Senate seat. Iowa Senator Waylon Brown of Osage resigned last month just after narrowly defeating challenger Doug Campbell in the June primary. Brown later revealed that...
Mason City recognized for its workforce house efforts
DES MOINES, Iowa – Mason City has been named a “2025 Iowa Thriving Community” by the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The designation is also going to Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Newton, and Waterloo. It recognizes communities that are using innovative strategies to attract housing opportunities for their workforce.
1968 – Regional Fair Race to Eaker
Promoter Homer Melton greets feature winner Verlin Eaker in victory lane. Des Moines, Iowa (August 17, 1968) - Verlin Eaker of Cedar Rapids, in a surprise move Saturday night, returned to International Motor Contest Association regional late-model stock car racing and won the 30-lap feature at the Iowa State Fair.
POW/MIA hosts fundraiser for fallen soldier's remains
Prisoners of War- Missing in Action partnered with Heartland Club and Range Saturday to raise money to get SGT. Allen Richard Lloyds remains to his family. He was a st.Charles native who served in the special forces. KIMT News 3's Saral Khare was at the event to learn more.
Minor injuries in 2-vehicle collision
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after two vehicles collided at Highway 13 and Cottage Grove Pkwy this evening. At 7:12 PM, Emergency responders arrived to the scene of the accident, where a white Cheverolet Equinox had collided with a blue Ford Escape.
Childhood best friends from Florida - Sergio Morancy and J.J. Dervil - reunite on the football field at UNI
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - UNI teammates - wide receiver Sergio Morancy and defensive back J.J. Dervil - aren’t family. But they’re darn close. “We’ve been brothers,” said Dervil. “I don’t really have a memory without Serg. I have been little bro. Serg has been big bro.”
Our Town Decorah man colorizes once black and white photos for community
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A native in Our Town Decorah is colorizing what were once black and white photographs of his hometown. Larry Peterson returned to Decorah in 1998 after living out of state. He says he was inspired by something he saw on the History Channel, where old photos were being colorized.
Two Eastern Iowa Schools To Test Stricter Phone Policies For Kids
Even typing up this article about two pilot programs to cut down on cellphone distractions in two Iowa schools, I'm probably going to stop, open my phone, and scroll on social media for no reason but out of habit. Wow, it's been 10 minutes and I'm only this far. I...
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