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One-on-one with Mason City Schools’ Superintendent
One-on-one with Mason City Schools Superintendent Page. (ABC 6 News) — On Friday, Superintendent Pat Hamilton with Mason City Schools spoke with Jeremy Ledford on ABC 6 News Good Morning. Supt. Hamilton joined Mason City Schools in 2022. An Iowa-native, he has spent over two decades in education, with...
2026 Heelan point guard Miller makes commitment to South Dakota State
(Sioux City) -- One of the top point guards in Iowa for the Class of 2026 has made her decision. Bishop Heelan Catholic junior Trishelle Miller recently announced a commitment to take her talents to South Dakota State. “It was my first offer in 8th grade,” Miller told KMA Sports....
Forest City Addresses Large Water Bill
Joe Farus of Farus Contracting appeared before the Forest City Council to discuss the issue of an apparent water leak on the 800 block of West J Street. The resulting bill was in the tens of thousands of dollars which Farus petitioned was never flagged or brought to his attention.
Man Found Shot to Death in Davenport Parking Lot Early Saturday
Davenport, IA – A man was found shot to death in a parking lot early Saturday morning in Davenport. Police responded to the 100 block of West River Drive around 12:24 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered the adult male victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeyes assistant suspended after NCAA investigation into Cade McNamara transfer
IOWA Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr have been handed one-game suspensions for a recruiting violation. The NCAA have been leading an ongoing investigation into the Hawkeyes’ football program. Bans received by Ferentz and wide receivers coach Budmayr relate to the recruitment of quarterback Cade McNamara. According to The Athletic, the self-imposed […]
Unexpected Armadillo Invasion Poses New Challenges for Iowa
Iowa is experiencing a strange invasion... No, it's not an actual extra-terrestrial, but it's something that sure does look like something from another world, the armadillo. When you think animals in Iowa, you are not even imagining an armadillo. You're probably picturing a cow or even a pig. However, experts...
A-List Star Dreams of Switching Lives with Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is a big deal here in the Hawkeye State. It still shocks me sometimes when people outside of Iowa know who she is. As the basketball legend continues to break records on the court, it's not just avid sports fans who are paying attention to her. She's getting a whole lot of love and appreciation from some big names in Hollywood.
Iowa’s first West Nile virus case reported for 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says the state’s first case of West Nile virus infection this year has been reported in an older adult in western Iowa. HHS announced the information Thursday, saying the case was confirmed in an adult between the ages of 61 and 80 from […]
Defending district champion Akron-Westfield looks to reload under new stadium lights
AKRON — Akron-Westfield, the defending district champions in Class A District 1, will face a rebuild in 2024 after graduating several players from the roster. Still, head coach John Sievert, who helped turn the Westerners around from a 1-5 district record into a 6-0 mark in his first season, said this year’s crop of players are excited for the challenge.
Two-A-Days: Siouxland Christian Eagles
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Despite coming off a 1-8 season, the Siouxland Christian Eagles program continues moving in the right direction. Formerly playing as a co-op with Whiting, the Siouxland Christian football team has seen tremendous growth from the last couple of years. The Bielenberg duo of Judah and Bram teamed uo for 2,175 […]
2nd Annual Road Trip to Honor Memory of Harley McDonald
The public is invited to celebrate the memory of a Greene County teen with a fundraiser. The 2nd Annual Road Trip in Memory of Harley McDonald takes place tomorrow at the Scranton Community Center. Registrations for the ride are from 9-11am with a $20 fee. The route for the ride can be found below, but it starts and ends at the Scranton Community Center. Nina McDonald says at noon the beer garden opens, followed by the 515 Cornhole Tournament at 2pm. Dinner is then served at 6pm, along with a variety of raffles at 7pm and a live auction at 7:15pm. The event wraps up with live musical entertainment at 8pm with Dirt Road Divide.
Minnesotans Warned to Expect Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester area is included in a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service that covers the south half of Minnesota, the northwest corner of the state, and the entire state of Iowa. In southeastern Minnesota, the heat advisory will be in effect from...
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