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VIDEO: Charles Johnson Lands Brutal Uppercut KO To Stall Joshua Van’s Rise At UFC Fight Night Denver
Charles Johnson had tough competition on his hands when he faced rising flyweight star Joshua Van in the featured prelim bout of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Denver. Johnson came into the fight as a notable underdog, and Van appeared to be proving the sportsbooks correct through the first two rounds.
Dubuque Police Warn Residents About Ongoing Phone Scam
Scams are prevalent across the country, and unfortunately, Iowa is not immune to such attempts at theft. Earlier this year, I wrote about how Iowans alone lost over $42 million to several different types of dangerous scams. That equates to $1.3 million lost per 100,000 residents. That's a confounding figure.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Iowa Republicans excited, reflective as they arrive at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Iowa Republicans met to kick off their week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Sunday night, greeting the traditionally festive occasion with a note of sober reflection following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Republican Party of Iowa co-chair Linda Upmeyer said she was “shocked” and “stunned” by...
Midwest on High Alert: Damaging Wind Warnings, Isolated Tornadoes Possible in Several States Monday
Chicago, IL – The Midwest is under a severe weather alert today, with parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa bracing for damaging wind gusts and potential tornadoes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued warnings, emphasizing the risk of severe storms that could produce wind gusts exceeding 75 mph, large hail, and tornadoes.
U.S. Coast Guard Reopens Mississippi River To Boaters, Still Recommends Staying Off The Water
The United States Coast Guard has changed its stance and is now allowing recreational boating on the Mississippi River, but still recommends boaters stay off the water. In their most recent update, the Coast Guard changed from prohibiting to now Strongly Discouraging boating on river in the Dubuque pool and all others still experiencing flooding conditions. In a message on the Coast Guard social media, they say after speaking to port partners and government agencies along the river, they are no longer prohibiting recreational boating in the pools in the High Water Action Phase at this time however recreational boating is now strongly discouraged.
EXPIRED: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for north Iowa through 1 am Monday
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of north Iowa through Sunday evening. This watch includes Garner, Mason City, Charles City, and New Hampton in the KIMT viewing area and is in effect until Monday at 1 am. Threats from storms in this area include damaging wind gusts...
McLaughlin stays fast, wins first race of IndyCar doubleheader at Iowa
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Scott McLaughlin said he didn’t feel like he was an IndyCar driver until he got a win on an oval track. He reached that goal on Saturday night McLaughlin continued his fast weekend at Iowa Speedway on Saturday night, winning the first race of the IndyCar Series doubleheader for his first victory on an oval track. McLaughlin led 164 of the 250 laps, winning by nearly a half-second over second-place driver Pato O’Ward at the 0.875-mile oval.
Iowa, national conservative leaders talk abortion, school choice at Family Leader event
(Des Moines, Iowa) – State and national conservative leaders discussed wins and future goals for issues like abortion and education policy Friday at the Family Leadership Summit, with one of the group’s officials calling for further abortion restrictions in Iowa. According to the Iowa Capital Dispatch, The Family...
Overnight stabbing in Ped Mall sends victim to hosptial
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A fight in downtown Iowa City ended in a stabbing. Iowa City Police say it happened in the 200 block of East College Street. Investigators say in court documents that some kind of altercation started, when the suspect pulled out a knife, stabbing the victim in the stomach.
One dead, one arrested after early morning shooting in Hudson
HUDSON, Iowa — One person is dead and another in custody after a shooting early Sunday morning in Hudson. Police Chief Daniel Banks says officers were called to an apartment in the 300 block of S. Washington Street just before 3:40am. When officers arrived, they found a man had...
Building sustained damage after Cedar Rapids Fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On Sunday, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to the 800 block of Center Point Road Northeast after receiving a report of smoke coming from the building. When the fire fighters arrived at the scene they found smoke coming from the building’s side dormer. No...
With firefighters out of service, Strawberry Point council to vote on Fire Chief's future
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — Just days after their entire volunteer firefighter staff turned in their pagers, the Strawberry Point City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to appoint Fire Chief Nic Stelken to another two-year term. Wednesday's council meeting agenda includes that item. Mayor Hannah Evans says firefighters...
CBS Sports measures Kirk Ferentz's job security
The 2024 season will be the 26th under head coach Kirk Ferentz for the Iowa Hawkeyes. In that quarter century, the Hawkeyes are 196-119 with a 10-10 bowl record. Overall, it's been a successful run, but the itch to take the next step on the national stage is becoming apparent. Nationally, the perception of Iowa is 'tough opponent, but they can't keep up on the scoreboard.' It's not exactly a raving endorsement of the future of the program.
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