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State emails related to alleged murder still undisclosed after three months
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says it can’t comment on a teenager’s alleged murder of a child-care worker in May and it has yet to disclose related emails that were requested three months ago. In May, 15-year-old Jovahn Mathis was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Kathleen Galloway-Menke at […]
Updated: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for a Portion of Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) Storms are expected to pop up in southwest Iowa this afternoon and move out of the area this evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11:00 p.m. for Cass, Adair, Adams, Fremont, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union counties. Rod Donavan is with the National Weather...
Floyd County Girls Among 16 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar Contest Winners at Iowa State Fair
A pair of Floyd County girls are among just 16 Iowa students whose artwork has been selected for the 2024-2025 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized the students Tuesday (08.13) during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship received over 200 submissions from students 18 or younger across the state, with Sydney Kehret of Charles City and Paisley Ott of Marble Rock among the 16 winners.
New Fast-Casual Mexican Fare Franchise Coming Soon to Your Town in Nationwide Sales Push With The Burrito Factory
The company is seeking to add new franchise locations throughout its home state of Iowa, expanding outwards to the rest of the U.S. , a fun fast-casual franchise known for its authentic Mexican flavors and high energy ambiance, has just announced the nationwide launch of its franchise opportunity. As part of its strategic expansion plan, the company is initially seeking new franchise territories within its home state of Iowa, eventually aiming to plant new locations throughout the entire United States.
Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
Gilda’s Club changes name, expands no-cost services to entire state of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. According to an announcement from the non-profit, the expansion comes after Gilda’s Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the...
Meet the 10-year-old who blew away Iowa State Fair judges with his harmonica playing
August "Gus" Major's learned to love the blues from his dad who is in a band. So it only made sense that the 10-year-old would enter the Youth Harmonica Contest at the Iowa State Fair. Some might have been a little blue about being the only contestant, but not Gus. ...
North Iowa Man to Serve Up to 30 Years for Indecent Contact with a Minor
A North Iowa man could serve up to three decades in prison for having indecent contact with a minor. 38-year-old Richard Bush of Plainfield was initially arrested in May 2023 on charges of continuous sex abuse of a child, second-degree sexual abuse, and lascivious acts with a child, all felonies; plus assault with intent to commit sexual abuse and dissemination/exhibition of obscene material to a minor.
Supervisors approve rezoning for biodigester 3-2, after turbulent public hearing
A request to rezone a piece of rural Ridgeway property from agricultural to industrial was approved in a 3-2 vote by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors following a public hearing on the issue Monday morning. Novilla Renewable Natural Gas submitted the zoning application, and the proposed biodigester will be...
City council in Greene acts on a couple of agreements
The Greene City Council this week approved a grant administration agreement with the Simmering-Cory firm for the Greene Water Project. The Greene council also approved a grant agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the Greene Water Main Project.
Victim of Iowa golf course drowning identified as worker
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Investigators now say the man who drowned at in a pond at an Iowa City Golf Course was an employee. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says it found the body of 38 year-old Christopher Plowman, 38, of Tiffin, on Wednesday in a pond at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed Plowman was an employee of the golf course.
Owner of swimming pool allegedly linked to illness sues the state for inaction
An Iowa company accused of endangering the public health is now suing the state over an alleged three-year refusal to review its plans for swimming pool repairs. Custom Fitness, which is owned by Jason Bailey and Whole Health Natural Foods LLC, is suing the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing in Polk County District […]
Coach Conversation: Iowa OC Tim Lester on what he has seen from Cade McNamara, Brendan Sullivan in fall camp
Tim Lester speaks on Iowa's offensive philosophy, the quarterback situation, and more. Last week was media day for the Iowa football program, and new Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester was one of the coaches who was surrounded the most during the availability. Lester is entering his first season as Iowa's...
Luke Lachey on decision to return to Iowa: ‘There’s so much I thought I had left to prove’
When the 2023 season ended, Luke Lachey had a decision to make. He only played in three games as a redshirt junior at Iowa before a season-ending injury and had another year of eligibility remaining if he wanted to use it. But there was also the allure of the NFL Draft. Lachey watched on – […] The post Luke Lachey on decision to return to Iowa: ‘There’s so much I thought I had left to prove’ appeared first on On3.
Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: Isolated Thunderstorms, Small Hail Possible Until 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents across northeast Illinois should prepare for a potentially stormy evening, as the National Weather Service has forecasted scattered thunderstorms with a possibility of small hail until 8 PM tonight. The storm coverage is expected to be around 30-60%, mainly impacting areas north of Waterloo through Sterling.
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