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Mosquito populations surge post-flooding
REGIONAL—Many individuals were left homeless after catastrophic flooding swept through the area June 21-22, but one certain pest has been able to make homes out of the standing water left behind. Mosquitoes and the bites they leave are a staple to every Iowa summer, but an abundance of insects...
Inside an Iowa Planned Parenthood clinic before abortion ban takes effect
The day was, for the most part, business as usual for the Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames. Patients trickled in and out of the small health care center in the Campustown neighborhood, one of only two clinics in Iowa that provide surgical abortions. The overseeing OB-GYN on duty managed a packed schedule as...
Iowa’s Latest Billionaire Made Their Fortune on the Farm
If you've ever wondered who the richest person was in Iowa, we have an answer! If you assumed that Iowa's richest person had something to do with farming or agriculture, you would have assumed correctly. Who is the Richest Person in Iowa in 2024?. The latest Iowa billionaire is Harry...
Gas Leak in Charles City Friday Caused by Work for Main Street Rehab
Emergency personnel responded to a natural gas leak on the north side of Charles City Friday (07.19) afternoon that appeared to be caused by work as part of the Main Street Rehab project. Officials were alerted to the gas leak at about 1:30 pm Friday near the intersection of North...
Hampton-Dumont Breaks Ground on Summer Projects, Preparing for Bond Vote in November
The Hampton-Dumont School District is preparing for another bond vote in November. The school hosted an information booth on its proposed $17 million bond referendum vote during last week’s Franklin County Fair. Hampton-Dumont High School Principal, Matt Trosky, tells RadioOnTheGo News administrators were able to inform the public about the projects the district would like to move forward with.
Karl Ungurean, longtime Bix 7 director and volunteer, honored with statue
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A beloved Quad City Times Bix 7 director and volunteer passed away just over a year and a half ago, and now he’s being honored with a statue. Karl Ungurean loved running and founded the Cornbelt Running Club. He was also a longtime Big director and volunteer.
Biz Buzz Monday: Galena boutique opens Dyersville location
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Dyersville, Iowa, we will share additional developments...
Police arrest teen after Iowa mall shooting that left 2 people hurt
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Investigators arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting at an Iowa mall that left the teen and another person wounded and sent people running for safety, police said Tuesday. Police arrested a 16-year-old on several weapons charges after learning he had been taken by a private car to a hospital after the shooting Monday afternoon inside NorthPark Mall in Davenport, a city of 100,000 people located along the Mississippi River. The teen and another person shot at each other inside the mall, Davenport Police said in a news release. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening. The shooting prompted shoppers and workers to seek shelter inside store dressing rooms and elsewhere while others ran out of the mall.
Save The Date For The Bettendorf Community Expo August 24
Save the date for the 2024 Bett Community Expo on Thurs., Aug. 24! Discover exciting community opportunities for your family, enjoy the BHS StuCo Makers’ Market and Food Truck Fest, gear up with your favorite Bulldog merch. Sign up to host a display – https://bit.ly/3S50BkZ. Sean Leary is...
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