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Iowan in Paris for 2024 Paralympics, playing wheelchair basketball
OMAHA, Neb. — Thursday is Day 1 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, and Team USA Men's Wheelchair Basketball is already on a roll. They already won against Spain 66-56. "We are trying to go for a three-peat and take our third gold medal in a row," Jeromie Meyer said.
Farm Progress features USDA discussion
BOONE, Iowa –The Farm Progress show features technology and large new equipment. But for some solutions, farmers look to Washington D.C. USDA Secretary, and former Iowa Governor, Tom Vilsack came to speak at the show, where he announced his approval of a study for a H5N1 vaccine for cattle to protect from Avian Influenza. He […]
College Savings Iowa rebrands to ISave 529
DES MOINES, Iowa — College Savings Iowa has been rebranded to ISave 529, the state treasurer's office announced this week. The new name for Iowa's 529 plan hopes better encompass what saving for education might look like, from K-12 tuition to apprenticeship programs, according to the news release. "We...
Paramedic’s 911 response leads to warning from regulators
An Iowa paramedic has been sanctioned by the state for an alleged failure to perform lifesaving services in response to a 911 emergency call. According to the Iowa Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services, paramedic Katelyn Leisinger of Ute and her EMS partner responded to a 911 call on May 28, 2024. Upon arrival, […]
Former superintendent drops lawsuit against the Charles City school board
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – The former superintendent is no longer suing the Charles city school board. Dr. Anne Lundquist filed the lawsuit in Floyd county District Court after she was placed on administrative leave in April. The school district did not announce a reason for the suspension. Lundquist’s lawsuit...
Davenport, IA: 20-Year-Old Killed in Northwest Boulevard Shooting
Davenport, IA – A 20-year-old man died after a shooting on Northwest Boulevard on Thursday night. The Davenport Police Department responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 9:07 p.m. alongside personnel from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Davenport Fire Department, and Medic EMS. Responding...
A New Look on the Iowa Sideline for the First Time in Decades
For the first time in decades, someone other than Hayden Fry or Kirk Ferentz will be listed as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Yes, this anomaly will only last one week. Kirk Ferentz was suspended for the season opener against Illinois State for a recruiting violation. Sports Illustrated and others report that it involved starting quarterback Cade McNamara. But consider this. It will be the first time since 1978 that someone not named Fry or Ferentz will lead the Hawkeyes out of the tunnel at Kinnick Stadium.
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