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Iowa High School Volleyball Match will be Played Outdoors
There have been some historic outdoor sporting events in recent years here in the Midwest. You had the 'Crossover at Kinnick' event starring the Iowa women's basketball team. It was the largest outdoor women's basketball game ever played. Then there was the volleyball match between Nebraska and Omaha last August. A crowd of over 92,000 packed Memorial Stadium in Lincoln to become the largest crowd to ever watch a women's sporting event.
Eastern Iowa Farmer Could Lose Millions From 3rd Wind Turbine Fire
A farmer in Mechanicsville, Iowa suffers from their 3rd wind turbine fire in less than 18 months. In less than a year and a half, this farmer is left with another huge mess that needs to be cleaned. This fire all began with an unlucky lightning strike that could cost this farmer millions of dollars.
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...
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,...
Fire & Rescue Searching The River For a Dubuque Man That Went Missing 
Update: He has been found and is declining medical and is in good shape. He was located in the mud down by Massey area. Dubuque fire and rescue, along with the Key West fire department, is currently searching for an elderly man who disappeared around 5 PM today while riding his blue jet ski south past 9 Mile Island on the Mississippi River. The search is ongoing, and authorities are asking for any tips or sightings related to the missing man. Search efforts are focused on the river and nearby banks, with boats involved in the operation. At this time, no details about the individual or their name are being released.
Smoke clearing out today, oppressive heat and humidity this weekend - AM Weather 08/20/2024
As a boundary clears smoke from east to west today, it could provide us some chances for rain this evening and tonight. All eyes are on the weekend with triple digit heat index values possible.
Hormel Foods honors kids who have dedicated themselves to fight hunger
KIMT News 3's Maureen Dudley spoke with the '10 under 20' food heroes and found out what inspired them to act. Hormel Foods recognizes its 10 under 20 for efforts in combatting food insecurity. Hormel Foods recognized young change makers for their efforts in fighting food insecurity.
Summertime heat makes a return this weekend
Get ready for a return of the summer heat and humidity for the upcoming weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s to near 90 degrees for Saturday and Sunday. That combined with dew points near 70, heat index values will climb into the 90s, especially on Sunday. It's likely we'll see this warmth continue into the next week on Monday before a cooldown back to near seasonal conditions.
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