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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.
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...
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...
1954 – 8,000 Watch Harrison Top Fair Stock Field
Starter Jake Bozony offers the checkered flag and his congratulations to Bill Harrison after the Topeka, Kan., driver took top honors in the IMCA stock car race at the All-Iowa Fair. – Carl Franks Photo. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (August 15, 1954) – Veteran Bill Harrison of Topeka, Kan., went...
Coach Conversation: Iowa OC Tim Lester on what he has seen from Cade McNamara, Brendan Sullivan in fall camp
Tim Lester speaks on Iowa's offensive philosophy, the quarterback situation, and more. Last week was media day for the Iowa football program, and new Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester was one of the coaches who was surrounded the most during the availability. Lester is entering his first season as Iowa's...
Iowa State Fair brings thousands to Des Moines, breaking records
(The Center Square) - The Iowa State Fair set attendance records for three of its first seven days as Iowans and out-of-state residents enjoy the annual August event in Des Moines. Tuesday was the latest record-setting day with 101,244 people, according to the fair's website. The previous record was 102,953 attendees, set in 2019. Attendance records were also broken on Saturday with 118,286 and on Sunday with 114,937, according to the fair. ...
Emery Songer To Host Late Mornings At WHO & WMT
IHeartMedia News/Talk 1110 KFAB Omaha afternoon host Emery Songer will pull double-duty back home in Iowa hosting “Emory on Iowa” from 9-11am weekdays on News/Talk 1040 WHO Des Moines and 600 WMT Cedar Rapids. The move brings Songer back to Des Moines where he previously served as a...
Supervisors approve rezoning for biodigester 3-2, after turbulent public hearing
A request to rezone a piece of rural Ridgeway property from agricultural to industrial was approved in a 3-2 vote by the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors following a public hearing on the issue Monday morning. Novilla Renewable Natural Gas submitted the zoning application, and the proposed biodigester will be...
Over two dozen southeast Iowa historical family farms honored at State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — 25 Southeast Iowa Century or Heritage Farms, owned by the same families for at least 100 or 150 years, were honored at the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in collaboration with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, recognized these families and their contributions.
Big Grove Brewery and Trees Forever team up for 'Good Grove' beer release, tree planting
Big Grove Brewery and the nonprofit Trees Forever are teaming up to plant good vibes in Iowa. The craft brewery has released a new beer called Good Grove, a fruited lager. It is expected to be available in all Big Grove taprooms in Iowa City, Solon, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines until September....
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