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Access to abortion in Iowa 'harder and harder' even before state's looming 6-week ban
When the so-called “fetal heartbeat” ban goes into effect, which is expected as early as Friday, Iowa will have one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. But already, access to abortion in Iowa has seen significant changes in recent years. As of earlier this year, just two locations in...
Kennedy beats North Scott and heads to state, Liberty’s season ends in extra-innings substate final
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Grant Mather pitched all seven innings, mowing through North Scott batters and leading Kennedy to a substate final victory in Cedar Rapids. After the 5-1 win, the Cougars’ next stop is just a few minutes down the road at Veterans Memorial Stadium for the state tournament.
Here's how you can watch 'Twisters' while donating to victims of tornadoes
Even though the new "Twisters" isn't filmed in Iowa, Iowans can help victims of natural disasters by going to see the movie at Flix Brewhouse. Flix Brewhouse will donate funds from every ticket purchased to support disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross. Proceeds from the Storm Chaser Burger Special, which is a beef burger with Havarti cheese, bacon jam, sundried tomatoes, baby arugula and seasoned tater twisters, will also be donated to the cause.
How law enforcement protects politicians in the Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Over the years, political candidates and Presidents have visited the Quad Cities. We wondered how local law enforcement coordinates with the Secret Service to keep them safe. The Davenport Police Department said it’s dedicated to a collaborative approach with it’s local, state and federal partners, which...
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
RAGBRAI 2024 daily planner: Route, mileage and highlights along the way
DES MOINES, Iowa — The world's longest, oldest, and largest recreational bicycle ride is back for its 51st trek across the state of Iowa. This year's version of RAGBRAI — the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — departs from Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ends 434 miles later in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. In between, there will be overnight stops at Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant, with plenty to eat, drink, do and see along the way.
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
Two confirmed tornadoes led to Kewanee damage
While city officials suspected that what descended upon Kewanee Monday was more than just a mere thunderstorm, the Henry County Office of Emergency Management has now confirmed. On Monday, July 15, not one, but two EF-1 tornadoes hit Kewanee. The OEM cited a Storm Survey that included a second tornado...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Sept. 22, 1959: Soviet premier visits Iowa
The eyes of the world are on Iowa as deep in the throes of the Cold War, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev makes a visit to tour its farms, claiming his nation will soon rival the state in corn production. The Register's sister afternoon paper, the Des Moines Tribune, reports on his Sept. 22, 1959, arrival at the Des Moines airport to visit his friend, seed entrepreneur Roswell Garst, in Coon Rapids. The excursion follows a Pulitzer-winning 1956 editorial by the Register's Lauren K. Soth inviting a Soviet delegation to come to Iowa to study its agriculture.
Muscatine woman faces 67 charges of animal neglect
A Muscatine woman faces 67 counts of animal neglect following her arrest July 9 following an investigation by the Muscatine Sheriff’s Department. Kelly Marie Adams, 44, of 2431 Highway 22, Muscatine, was arrested on July 9, 2024, and charged with six counts of Animal Neglect Resulting in Serious Injury or Death under Iowa Code 717B.3(5) and 61 counts of Animal Neglect No Injury under Iowa Code 717B.3(3). The charges were filed on July 8, 2024.
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