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Eastern Iowa man accused of quadruple murder ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — The trial is on hold for the Linn County man accused of killing four people, after a judge ordered him to undergo acompetency evaluation by the State psychiatrist for the next few weeks, KCRG reports. Luke Truesdell, 34, of Marion, is accused of murdering...
Guest of the Day- Clayton Burr
The Annual Earlville Co-Ed Softball Tournament is coming Aug 8th through the 11th. Clayton Burr joined us to give the details. 5:30 am – 10:00 am: KMCH Morning Show with Eric Walker. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Middays with Jon Swisher. 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Afternoons with...
Strawberry Point Fire Dept. returns to service Thursday
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - The Strawberry Point Fire Department is returning to service with Dean Courtnage as acting chief, the city administrator announced Thursday. It comes two weeks after all 24 department volunteers chose to disband the service, citing lack of support from the city council and the mayor.
Kennedy walks it off to knock off back-to-back defending state champs, beats Johnston 8-7
Kennedy sophomore Ty Donels hits a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the seventh to stun Johnston in the class 4A state semifinal 8-7. The Cougars lead 7-1 going into the top of the seventh before the Dragons scored six runs to tie the game, but Kennedy manages to bounce back to defeat the back-to-back defending state champions.
Experts to discuss soil health and sustainable farming on Aug. 8
Iowa farmers and conservation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn about the latest on-farm conservation practices during a special field day on August 8 in Cedar Rapids. The event, organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Cargill, and Kirkwood Community College, will highlight conservation methods already in use...
University of Iowa announces free Kids' Day at Kinnick event on Aug. 10
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa football team will host its annual “Kids’ Day at Kinnick,” presented by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, Aug. 10. Supporting sponsors for the event include Alliant Energy, Chick-fil-A, Delta Dental of Iowa, and...
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
Tree Vouchers Available For Cedar Rapids Residents
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids residents can apply for a tree voucher to help replant the city's tree canopy destroyed after the 2020 derecho. Trees Forever is partnering with six local nurseries to provide $100 or $250 vouchers for residents to purchase a tree from the city's ReLeaf Master Tree list.
Investigation clears North Liberty police chief to return to work; Union disagrees
NORTH LIBERTY — North Liberty Police Chief Diane Venenga will now return to her post as chief of police after she was put on leave following a no confidence vote by the police union in March. A three-month-long independent investigation by Jason Palmer of Lamson, Dugan & Murray found...
Northeast Iowa police department closes after losing all officers to other jobs
LANSING, Iowa (KCRG) — The City of Lansing will have to lean on the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services, while the city hires new police officers,KCRG reports. On July 15, the New Hampton City Council approved hiring Conrad Rosendahl as the new Chief of Police....
Fans Defending Caitlin Clark Amid Iowa Teammate, Close Friend Jada Gyamfi's Controversial Live Stream
Social media is buzzing after current Iowa Hawkeyes player (and close friend of Caitlin Clark) Jada Gyamfi posted a live stream that included multiple insensitive "jokes" at the expense of Angel Reese and Brittney Griner. The "jokes" were made by two men off-screen (one of which is Jack ...
Eastern Iowa Weekend Weather: Rain and Clouds Expected by Sunday
Davenport, IA – Eastern Iowa residents can expect a warm and increasingly humid weekend with rain showers anticipated by Sunday. According to the US National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, temperatures will be in the mid-80s through Friday and Saturday, with a gradual increase in cloud cover. Friday...
Why are gas prices going up? They're actually below average for July and trending down
While gas prices might seem high to some drivers in Iowa, they are declining from earlier this year and compared to last year. Gas prices are starting to decline since springtime peaks, and as fall nears, they could reach below $3 a gallon. ...
Iowa Zoo Facing Cruelty Allegations After the Death of a Shark
An Iowa aquarium is facing calls to shut down after it euthanized a shark that bit an employee this week. The Des Moines Register reports that Blue Zoo, a for-profit aquarium, opened in May in the Villages at Jordan Creek Town Center. The euthanized shark is reportedly the second animal to die at the facility since it opened, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Register reports that the Humane Society of the United States is calling for an investigation and for Blue Zoo to close.
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
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