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Reynolds, Bird announce $5.5 million in victim services funding after federal cuts
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Attorney General Brenna Bird pledged Monday to provide $5.5 million in one-time bridge funding to keep services available for Iowa crime victims after Congress made budget cuts to federal victims services funding. Earlier this year, Congress lowered the spending cap on the Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) fund to $1.2 […]
Iowa Irish Fest 2024: Everything You Need to Know
Iowa Irish Fest returns to Downtown Waterloo THIS weekend. From Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th, people from all across the globe will be pouring into Eastern Iowa for one of the biggest celebrations of Irish culture in the Midwest. If you're planning to head out to Waterloo, make...
Ottumwa police arrest suspect after man found dead from stab wound
OTTUMWA, Iowa — An Ottumwa man was booked into jail early Tuesday morning after a deadly stabbing. According to Ottumwa police, officers responded to a report of a stabbing at Foster Park shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday. Police found Jeffrey Wayne Johns, 40, of Ottumwa, with a stab wound to his torso. Johns was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
GEORGE DAILY PRESENTS "THE HOBBIT" WITH HELP OF CENTRAL COLLEGE
OSKALOOSA — The George Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa, Iowa, will present “The Hobbit” Aug. 1-4 with key contributions from several Central College graduates, faculty and staff members. Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien and adapted by playwright Kim Selody, the production will be performed as part of the George Daily Youth Theatre’s 25-year anniversary celebration.
Keokuk police respond to fatal shooting, suspect identified, police say
KEOKUK, Iowa (KWQC) - Keokuk Police Department officers responded to a fatal shooting Sunday morning. No arrests have been made yet, but officers say they have identified the person who fired the fatal shot. This is an ongoing investigation. Sunday at approximately 9:04 a.m. the LeeComm Dispatch Center received two...
Officials: 1 person taken to hospital after Davenport house fire
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Crews responded to a house fire in Davenport Monday evening. One person was taken to the hospital and a couple animals were found dead inside of the home, crews said. TV6 is on-scene at the house fire. Crews told TV6 they were called to a house...
Big Girls Do Cry: “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre through August 4
The Marvelous Wonderettes, directed by Ryan Scoble, is the closing production of the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre’s 2024 season, and what a sendoff! Featuring gorgeous vocals, fun choreography, and enough nostalgia to give you a toothache, this production is a must-see for those who grew up in the '50s and '60s, or anyone who’s a fan of those eras of music.
Iowa Quad Cities Weather: Damaging Winds and Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Davenport, IA – Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected to hit the Iowa Quad Cities today, with some storms potentially reaching severe levels. According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois, today’s thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Residents are urged to stay indoors when thunder roars and to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. The severe threat is classified as a slight risk, with the main concerns being heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts moving southeast at 45 mph.
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