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Bettendorf police identify 18-year-old victim in fatal Friday crash
BETTENDORF, Iowa — Bettendorf police have identified the victim in a fatal crash that took place on Friday, Aug. 16. 18-year-old Carter Fix was killed after the car he was a passenger in struck a parked car on the east side of the 700 block of 15th Street. The car was occupied by Fix and a 19-year-old male driver, both Bettendorf residents. Fix was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Adoptable 4-Legged Friends: Meet “Peppa and Rusty”
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -K9 Kindness Rescue, 1305 26th Street, Bettendorf, discusses the rescue, its mission, and how people can support what they do--including attending a music event fundraiser set for Sept. 14 in Davenport. Kathy Holle introduces the audience to “Peppa and Rusty” who suffered a very difficult start in...
New teachers, staff at Gehlen Catholic
LE MARS — There will be some new faces in the halls of Gehlen Catholic School as 13 individuals join the faculty and staff at the school. All faculty and staff members gathered for Mass on Friday, Aug. 16, and took part in a time of fellowship at Trinity Heights in Sioux City.
Muscatine writer wins humor category in global writing competition
MUSCATINE, Iowa — A Muscatine writer has taken home the top prize at the 2024 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition. Charla Schafer won the Global Humor category with her short essay, "Funeral Notes," which you can read here. In it, Schafer laments the planning (or lack thereof) for her future...
Stroup’s Five Homers, Marman’s Four Saves Earn Them Weekly Awards
Chicago Dogs infielder Dusty Stroup and Sioux City Explorers closer Kyle Marman won the American Association’s Pointstreak batter and pitcher of the week for the week ending 8/18, the league announced Monday. Stroup was a model of consistency this week, hitting a home run in five consecutive games. He...
Candy drop at figure-8 for autism awareness
PRIMGHAR—The Caskey family is racing toward raising awareness for autism in Primghar and beyond. At the Primghar Jaycees Figure-8 Race on Saturday, Aug. 24, the Caskeys and others will deliver a sweet surprise to race-goers. “We have 60 pounds of candy that we’re going to throw, and essentially it’s...
World’s largest controlled puffing operation starts up in Iowa
DYERSVILLE, IA — Grainwell Puffed Grains, previously known as Ancient Brands, has started up a new full-scale puffed grain production plant. This marks the first controlled puffing facility in North America, as well as the world’s largest, according to the company. The new multi-line, 105,000-square-foot operation produces high-quality,...
Dubuque to Welcome its First Pro-Football Team in 2025
For the first time in its history, Dubuque could have a professional football team to call its own. Coming October 2025, the Iowa Power will begin playing indoor games at the Five Flags Convention Center, marking an exciting new chapter for sports in our city. But don’t expect this to...
Suspicious pickup results in OWI arrest
DOON—A 27-year-old Tea, SD, man was arrested about 2:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, near Doon on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence and operating a nonregistered vehicle. The arrest of Andrew Joseph Ross stemmed from a report of a “suspicious” 2023 Toyota Tacoma traveling west on Highway...
More Information on Machete Assault in Storm Lake
A Storm Lake man was arrested for allegedly assaulting someone with a machete. Storm Lake Police officers were called to the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center at approximately 6:40 this (Mon) morning, and saw that the victim was suffering from serious upper body injuries. The victim informed police that they were walking in the 300 block of West 7th Street in Storm Lake at around 5 this (Mon) morning when they were assaulted by the man armed with a machete.
Royal Man Facing Multiple Charges
Spirit Lake, IA (KICD) — The Dickinson County Sheriff’s department has charged a Royal man with several counts, after an incident in which he allegedly broke the windows of a car with a tire iron and threatened the occupant. 43 year old Jedediah Olsen was arrested early Saturday...
2025 All-American Iose Epenesa Commits to Iowa
The University of Iowa has successfully landed one of the top defensive players in the country. 2025 All-American Iose Epenesa from Edwardsville High School in Illinois has committed to the Hawkeyes. According to 247Sports, Epenesa is the No.16 overall player in the nation and a five-star prospect. Past members of...
Sheldon woman arrested for meth and more
SHELDON—A 40-year-old Sheldon woman was arrested about 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, on charges of possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine — third or subsequent offense, two counts of unlawful possession of a prescription drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest of Amber Dawn Berger...
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