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Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: Isolated Thunderstorms, Small Hail Possible Until 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents across northeast Illinois should prepare for a potentially stormy evening, as the National Weather Service has forecasted scattered thunderstorms with a possibility of small hail until 8 PM tonight. The storm coverage is expected to be around 30-60%, mainly impacting areas north of Waterloo through Sterling.
Nonprofit shelter takes full ownership of 60+ animals seized in Muscatine animal neglect case
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - It Takes a Village Animal Rescue & Resources announced it now has custody of 60+ animals that were received in an animal neglect case. According to their Facebook, It Takes a Village received full ownership of 60+ legal case dogs, birds, cats, rabbits, and rats Wednesday meaning the animals are no longer in limbo.
Former Clinton YMCA to be redeveloped
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The former YMCA in Clinton is set to be redeveloped and remodeled, the city says. The site has not been updated or properly cared for over the last decade and was vacated in January 2021, according to the city. The city said that the building is...
Erin Kerkhoff prepares for Paris, set to compete in second Paralympic Games
Eastern Iowa native Erin Kerkhoff is making final preparations before flying off to Paris to compete in her second Paralympic Games. Kerkhoff suffers from optic nerve atrophy, a condition that heavily impairs her eye sight. Despite having 20/300 vision in her right eye and 20/400 vision in her left eye, she still had a love for track and field and excelled at the sport, winning a state title for Solon before competing on Northern Iowa's track team.
Cedar Rapids schools to enforce stricter attendance policy to comply with new Iowa law
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) has implemented a stricter attendance policy in compliance with a new state law, potentially involving the county attorney and juvenile court for cases of excessive absenteeism, according to a Wednesday press release. The revised policy is aimed at...
Kate Martin On NCAA vs WNBA: The Key Differences Explained
Kate Martin, a former Iowa Hawkeyes player now with the Las Vegas Aces, emphasizes the significant differences between NCAA and WNBA basketball. While expectations for Caitlin Clark to dominate in the WNBA were high, Martin highlights the increased physicality and faster pace in the professional league as key challenges. Both players have had to adapt their playing styles; Martin noted that in the WNBA, "everybody is my size, and like faster," requiring adjustments similar to those faced during their transitions to college basketball.
Campers solve ‘The Vanishing of the Jolly Roger’
Webster City Community Theatre welcomed 27 young campers to its youth summer theatre workshop last week. The camp was led by three teaching artists from Footliters Traveling Playhouse, a touring program from Young Footliters Youth Theatre and Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The campers auditioned for roles in the...
Iowa legacy recruit Julian 'JuJu' Manson keeping an open mind during recruiting process
NORTH LIBERTY - It was a big summer for Iowa City West 2026 three-star athlete Julian Manson. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Manson picked up offers from Minnesota and Iowa, along with Kent State, Miami (OH), and North Dakota State. Manson is the son of former Iowa quarterback Jason Manson, who is the current Director of Player Development for the Hawkeyes.
Clinton Candlelight Inn receiving national recognition
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The Candlelight Inn is known for their “Chicken George,” and now they’re receiving recognition on a larger scale. Candlelight Inn is located at 511 Riverview Drive in Clinton and later this month, “America’s Best Restaurants,” which is a media company that brings attention to local restaurants will take its roadshow to Clinton.
Hang With Goose At The Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals This Weekend
This weekend, the National Street Rod Association is hosting the inaugural Quad Cities Streed Rod Nationals are set to take place at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on August 16th and 17th. This two-day event, among our roster of eight other divisional events, serves as a fantastic addition to our largest...
Rhys Dakin among USA TODAY Sports’ instant impact freshmen
The Iowa Hawkeyes know how to turn terrific play in the third phase of the game into winning football. Punting is winning. That’s a moniker that’s taken to heart in Iowa City. Last season, storied Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor captured the Ray Guy Award after setting the NCAA single-season punting yardage record with 4,479 yards on 93 punts. Taylor had 109 punts downed inside the opponents’ 20-yard-line over the past three seasons. Taylor was so good that the Chicago Bears were comfortable using a fourth-round pick on him in the 2024 NFL draft. With Taylor off to the Windy City in the NFL, opposing...
Digit the therapy dog helps students at Central DeWitt School District
DEWITT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Central DeWitt School District has a four-legged friend to help students. Digit is a therapy dog within the Central DeWitt School District who helps make the school a safe and comfortable place for students. “When you’re petting a dog the way you relax, kids do the...
Probation violation leads to felony drug charge against Mason City woman
MASON CITY, Iowa – A North Iowa woman wanted for a probation violation is jailed for illegal drugs. Tara Mae Klein, 40 of Mason City, is charged with a class “B” controlled substance violation. The Mason City Police Department says a warrant was issued for Klein’s arrest...
ALS Association to help raise money, Walk to Defeat ALS in Iowa City Aug. 18
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Eastern Iowa walk to Defeat ALS returns to Iowa City this weekend to help raise more awareness. ALS -- orLou Gehrig’s Disease -- is a progressiveneurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal chord. Over time, it progresses and affects motor skills, including:
Family-Run Businesses Find a Home in Robins Region, GA
Local businesses thrive in Georgia’s Robins Region. With its welcoming environment, stellar schools and picturesque communities, the Robins Region of Georgia provides an ideal location for families to thrive. For these local business owners, the region has proven to be the perfect place to start a business in addition to raising a family.
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