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Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
U.S. House Democrats’ campaign arm announces Iowa ad buys
The U.S. House Democrats’ campaign arm announced Monday it is making $27 million in new ad reservations in the lead-up to the 2024 general election, including more than $2.5 million in Iowa media markets. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced the ad buys as part of an “offensive push” ahead of the November election. […]
Jerry Wollmering named Chief Financial Officer for UNI Athletics
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- The UNI Athletics Department on Tuesday announced that longtime Truman State Director of Athletics Jerry Wollmering will serve as its new Senior Associate Athletics Director - Chief Financial Officer. Wollmering, who has led Truman State Athletics for the past 25 years, will assume his role on...
Avenue of Saints Getting Leveled, Highway 65 Reconstruction Starts in Mason City
Select sections of The Avenue of the Saints Highway between Floyd and Interstate 35 are getting “leveled,” according to Pete Hjelmstad with the Mason City District office of the Iowa DOT. Hjelmstad says the project should wrap up by the end of August. Meanwhile, he says a much...
How an Australian breakdancer is boosting web traffic to an Iowa clothing company
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It's been a big summer for people and stores named 'Raygun.'. Social media exploded during the inaugural breakdancing portion of the Paris Olympic Games, but not for the reason traditional b-boys and b-girls might have hoped for. Australian b-girl, Rachael Gunn, represented her country in Paris....
Iowa State Fair Sets a New Attendance Record!
Earlier today we learned about Iowa setting a record that we hope to never come close to again. Were you aware there were there have been this many tornadoes in Iowa so far in 2024? Here we have a record that Iowa can be a little bit more excited for. The Iowa State Fair saw some incredible numbers during the first opening weekend and fair officials have been wondering if these early numbers would help propel the fair to new heights.
Iowa Breaks a Record It Hopes to Never Break Again
The state of Iowa broke a 20-year-old record this year and it's a record that Iowans would be perfectly fine with never breaking again. The worst part about this record-setting year is we're only 2/3rds of the way through 2024. There is still plenty of time for the state of Iowa to add to this total tornado count, which is pretty scary.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
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