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A two-wheeled piece of Iowa State Patrol history returns home
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa State Patrol showed off a newly recovered piece of its history Sunday at a ceremony at the State Capitol. As part of the Patrol’s 89th Anniversary, the Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation presented the Patrol with a restored ISP KZ10000P motorcycle. “On July 28th, 1935, 89 years ago today, the […]
Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
July Heat and Humidity Holding Through Week
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Hot and humid is the storyline and we enter the final days of July. Dew points in the mid 70s, highs in the 90s, heat index values near 100 degrees will be a common occurrence out the door for the week. For tonight, look for increasing cloud cover, along with shower and thunderstorm activity through the overnight hours. Most of this activity will reside in our northern counties, with threats including frequent lightning, and an isolated chance for gusty winds and localized hail. Areas that do see rain will likely see heavy downpours.
Forecast: Storms Tonight, Heat Persists
The Storm Prediction Center has placed western Iowa under a slight risk for severe weather this evening and tonight, as a feature called a mesoscale convective vortex rolls into western Iowa. This is basically a small area of low pressure that began yesterday as an organized area of storms to our west. It has been […]
Hy-Vee’s top executive Randy Edeker announces departure after 43 years, starting as a courtesy clerk
After dedicating 43 years to Hy-Vee, Randy Edeker, who started as a part-time courtesy clerk in the Chariton store in 1981, will retire from his post as CEO and chairman of the board of Iowa’s largest employer on July 31st. In 2009, the stockholders elected Edeker as the president...
Midwest Ford Fest brings Ford enthusiasts together for a good cause
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. & OTTUMWA, Iowa — Throughout the summer, countless car shows are hosted across the United States. On August 17 and 18, Ottumwa will host its own very special car show, specifically for Ford enthusiasts. The Iowa-Missouri Ford Club will put on the 38th annual Midwest Ford Fest...
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
2024 Quad-City Times BIX 7 sights and sounds
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The 50th running of the Quad-City Times BIX 7 did not disappoint. Relive some of the best moments from the beat the elite runners, the elite runners, and additional race participants. In total, over 16,000 participants competed in this year’s BIX.
Community members attend Bix festivities Saturday following race
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Celebrations for Bix 7 continued in downtown following several thousands of runners completing the historic race. At least four events took place after the Bix. One woman who took her family to the Bix Family Zone at the Figge says a Bix event Something they never miss.
Vince Jetter Community Center receives $10,000 Sports for Life grant
The Women’s Sports Foundation Sports 4 Life program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. This national initiative – co-founded by WSF and ESPN in 2014 and supported by Gatorade – utilizes the power of sport to build a solid foundation for Black, African-American, Hispanic and Native American girls to thrive on and off the field of play.
Iowa clinics rushed to treat women before abortion ban began. Some couldn't make it in time
Abortion clinics across Iowa say they plan to continue operations after the state's six-week abortion ban officially goes into effect Monday morning ― even as their ability to provide abortion care will be drastically curtailed. Iowa's so-called "fetal heartbeat ban" is enforceable as of 8 a.m. Monday, prohibiting abortion once fetal cardiac...
Iowa State Patrol adds restored 1979 motorcycle to historic collection
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Patrol unveiled a new piece of its 89-year history on Sunday. It's a restored 1979 Kawasaki KZ-1000P motorcycle, a model once ridden by troopers in the 1980s, marking a significant addition to its collection of historic vehicles. The Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation,...