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OPPD sends crews to central Iowa, helping restore power to thousands after Monday's severe storm
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Public Power District sent over a dozen workers to Des Moines to help restore power. The 17-member crew was sent out on Tuesday after severe storms on Monday cut power to thousands in central Iowa. OPPD said it received a call for mutual aid and...
Rhonda Gerrard Rises To iHeartMedia Nebraska-Iowa Area President
IHeartMedia has promoted Rhonda Gerrard to Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area including oversight of stations all operations across the Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City markets. Gerrard has served as VP of Sales for the area since July 2022. She has been with the company...
How long is food good in a fridge without power? Safety tips to get you through an outage
Severe weather including thunderstorms and a few tornados swept through the state Monday evening leaving some Iowans without power. At least one tornado pushed through the Des Moines metro during rush hour. Meanwhile, the eastern part of the state was battered with high winds and rain. A tornado was also reported in...
Award-Winning Gardening Programs Provide Timely Resources for Growers
AMES, Iowa – When gardeners have questions – they can get answers – thanks to two popular gardening resources offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Public Radio. “Garden Variety” is the name of a Public Radio podcast based on the Horticulture Day program...
Tornado confirmed in Davenport from Monday’s storms
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has confirmed a tornado hit Davenport during last night’s storms. Meteorologist Brian Pierce says they don’t know the full extent of the damage or the exact time the tornado touched down, but they do know with some confidence the size and scope of the tornado.
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Aksarben Foundation Announces New $25,000 Scholarship for Iowa Western Students
OMAHA, Nebraska – Students entering Nebraska and Iowa Western Community Colleges to study high-skill, high-wage, high-demand “STEM” courses (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are eligible to apply for a newly-announced, statewide Aksarben Foundation Scholarship. “Aksarben has been awarding scholarships to hard-working students for decades,” says Sandra Reding,...
Crawford County Memorial Hospital Contributed Over $60 Million To State’s Economy
A study conducted by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) found that Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison has contributed over $60 million to Iowa’s economy in 2023. Iowa hospitals throughout the state invested $21.3 billion, and Crawford County Memorial Hospital made up $63.7 million. Over $30 million stayed in the local community as wages and benefits from employment, $34.4 million to be more precise. The hospital supported 559.2 job opportunities, which makes up 8.5% of all individuals employed throughout Crawford County, are at the hospital. Crawford County Memorial Hospital is also a huge supporter of Denison and surrounding communities, with $2.6 million allocated for charity care to provide necessary health services to individuals who cannot afford it, serving 4.4 thousand individuals through this program. A link to view the county-by-county breakdown of hospitals throughout the state has been included below. In upcoming newscasts, Carroll Broadcasting will bring you more from other local healthcare facilities.
Conference Mediations for Charles City, Decorah, Waverly-Shell Rock Wednesday (07.17)
The futures of what will eventually be three former Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) schools could be decided by state officials starting Wednesday (07.17). Charles City, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock (WSR) are all headed for mediation in separate efforts to join new conferences starting with the 2025-26 school year. Moves precipitated with the NEIC set to dissolve after the 2024-25 school year after current league members New Hampton, Cresco-Crestwood, and Waukon have opted to join the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) starting July 1, 2025.
Scott Peace joins UNI staff as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI Athletics has announced that Scott Peace will join the department's senior staff as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation. An active part of Division I athletics since 2012, Peace will assume his duties beginning July 22, 2024. "We are thrilled to have Scott join...
Iowa Basketball: Diverse backgrounds, one home, Hawkeye basketball's chemistry is high despite roster turnover
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- It has been an offseason of change for Hawkeye hoops. Iowa will be without Tony Perkins and Patrick McCaffery while bringing in some potential key players. One thing that stands out about this year's group is that they come from all walks of life. Freshman Cooper Koch is an Iowa legacy. Chris Tadjo was born in Canada and played for NBA Academy in Mexico City. Seydou Traore is a New York native while Drew Thelwell was born in Florida and played basketball in Kentucky.
West Fork Advances to State Softball Tournament with Shutout of Hudson
The West Fork softball team advanced to next week’s state tournament with a 3-0 shutout of Hudson in the Class 2A Region 6 final in Sheffield Monday night. That was one of 12 strikeouts by Warhawk junior pitcher Libby Trewin who picked up the win for West Fork. Trewin pitched seven innings in the shutout of Hudson to advance to state.
The facts about generator options to power a home through outages
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Jeff Lanum of Electric Doctor is a Master Electrician and his business has been serving the area for nearly 20 years. The Electric Doctor strives to fulfill the “small electric jobs” market. They are also the only local Generac dealer in the area with a showroom which allows the customer to experience an orientation about types, sizes, and how the generator can be hooked up.
St. Ambrose named 1 of America’s best colleges for 2024
St. Ambrose is being recognized for quality, affordable education by a national publication. St. Ambrose University is being honored nationally for high-quality education and affordability. Money.com recently published its annual list of America’s best four-year universities and colleges and St. Ambrose was named “One of America’s Best Colleges” for 2024. The magazine’s annual ranking measures […]
Young girl spreads smiles with handmade bracelets for children battling cancer
DEWITT, Iowa (KWQC) - A young girl from DeWitt is on a mission to spread smiles and hope to children battling cancer. Eight-year-old Marley Morris has a passion for making bracelets. But these aren’t just any bracelets. Each one is crafted with love and a mission to bring smiles to children fighting cancer at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Cooper Koch explains reason for committing to Hawkeyes
Four-star recruit Cooper Koch explained his reasoning for playing for Iowa after committing to his father's alma mater. J.R. Koch was on the Hawkeye basketball team from 1995-1999 and was selected in the second round of the NBA draft, but also made sure to stay impartial and let his son Cooper make the choice that was right for him according to the incoming freshman.
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