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Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
Gilda’s Club changes name, expands no-cost services to entire state of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. According to an announcement from the non-profit, the expansion comes after Gilda’s Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the...
Meet the 10-year-old who blew away Iowa State Fair judges with his harmonica playing
August "Gus" Major's learned to love the blues from his dad who is in a band. So it only made sense that the 10-year-old would enter the Youth Harmonica Contest at the Iowa State Fair. Some might have been a little blue about being the only contestant, but not Gus. ...
Missouri man sentenced for fatal 2023 truck driving incident in Iowa
VOLGA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Missouri man charged in a 2023 incident in Iowa, in which two people fell off the tailgate of a truck he was driving, has been sentenced to 120 days in prison. Tucker Baker, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was originally charged with Homicide by Vehicle -...
UNI’s Iowa Center for Employee Ownership receives funding from Ford Foundation
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The Ford Foundation has approved a grant of $315,000 to the University of Northern Iowa Foundation to support the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) program, situated within the Wilson College of Business's economic outreach arm of Business and Community Services. There is an impending...
Victim of Iowa golf course drowning identified as worker
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Investigators now say the man who drowned at in a pond at an Iowa City Golf Course was an employee. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says it found the body of 38 year-old Christopher Plowman, 38, of Tiffin, on Wednesday in a pond at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed Plowman was an employee of the golf course.
UNI Panthers take on the "bird contingency" at the Iowa State Fair! | Paid Content
University of Northern Iowa’s new Director of Athletics Megan Franklin shares her excitement about the trajectory of Panther Athletics. Coming from Drake, Megan is no stranger to the Missouri Valley Conference and inherits one of the most successful and accomplished contingent of head coaches in the league. Megan has...
Owner of swimming pool allegedly linked to illness sues the state for inaction
An Iowa company accused of endangering the public health is now suing the state over an alleged three-year refusal to review its plans for swimming pool repairs. Custom Fitness, which is owned by Jason Bailey and Whole Health Natural Foods LLC, is suing the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing in Polk County District […]
Coach Conversation: Iowa OC Tim Lester on what he has seen from Cade McNamara, Brendan Sullivan in fall camp
Tim Lester speaks on Iowa's offensive philosophy, the quarterback situation, and more. Last week was media day for the Iowa football program, and new Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester was one of the coaches who was surrounded the most during the availability. Lester is entering his first season as Iowa's...
Nichols Christian draws enthusiastic vacation bible school crowd
A large crowd attended the SCUBA Vacation Bible School program at the Nichols Christian Church on Aug. 4. The children sang and danced to songs learned during the week. Through an interactive conversation with Pastor Marcie Heil, the children shared the Bible stories and Bible verses discussed, as well as the joys of “diving into friendship with God.” A delicious brunch was served to all guests following the program.
Luke Lachey on decision to return to Iowa: ‘There’s so much I thought I had left to prove’
When the 2023 season ended, Luke Lachey had a decision to make. He only played in three games as a redshirt junior at Iowa before a season-ending injury and had another year of eligibility remaining if he wanted to use it. But there was also the allure of the NFL Draft. Lachey watched on – […] The post Luke Lachey on decision to return to Iowa: ‘There’s so much I thought I had left to prove’ appeared first on On3.
Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: Isolated Thunderstorms, Small Hail Possible Until 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents across northeast Illinois should prepare for a potentially stormy evening, as the National Weather Service has forecasted scattered thunderstorms with a possibility of small hail until 8 PM tonight. The storm coverage is expected to be around 30-60%, mainly impacting areas north of Waterloo through Sterling.
Clinton Candlelight Inn receiving national recognition
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The Candlelight Inn is known for their “Chicken George,” and now they’re receiving recognition on a larger scale. Candlelight Inn is located at 511 Riverview Drive in Clinton and later this month, “America’s Best Restaurants,” which is a media company that brings attention to local restaurants will take its roadshow to Clinton.
Hang With Goose At The Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals This Weekend
This weekend, the National Street Rod Association is hosting the inaugural Quad Cities Streed Rod Nationals are set to take place at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on August 16th and 17th. This two-day event, among our roster of eight other divisional events, serves as a fantastic addition to our largest...
Rhys Dakin among USA TODAY Sports’ instant impact freshmen
The Iowa Hawkeyes know how to turn terrific play in the third phase of the game into winning football. Punting is winning. That’s a moniker that’s taken to heart in Iowa City. Last season, storied Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor captured the Ray Guy Award after setting the NCAA single-season punting yardage record with 4,479 yards on 93 punts. Taylor had 109 punts downed inside the opponents’ 20-yard-line over the past three seasons. Taylor was so good that the Chicago Bears were comfortable using a fourth-round pick on him in the 2024 NFL draft. With Taylor off to the Windy City in the NFL, opposing...
Digit the therapy dog helps students at Central DeWitt School District
DEWITT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Central DeWitt School District has a four-legged friend to help students. Digit is a therapy dog within the Central DeWitt School District who helps make the school a safe and comfortable place for students. “When you’re petting a dog the way you relax, kids do the...
Probation violation leads to felony drug charge against Mason City woman
MASON CITY, Iowa – A North Iowa woman wanted for a probation violation is jailed for illegal drugs. Tara Mae Klein, 40 of Mason City, is charged with a class “B” controlled substance violation. The Mason City Police Department says a warrant was issued for Klein’s arrest...
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