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New whistleblower lawsuit alleges C6-Zero may have bribed Marengo safety official
MARENGO, Iowa (KGAN) — A former employee at C6-Zero is accusing the company of wrongful termination in a new lawsuit, claiming she was fired after blowing the whistle on the company's operations prior to the Marengo plant's explosion in December 2022. The lawsuit also alleges the company may have...
Man Sentenced To Life in Prison For Killing Dubuque Woman
A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday for killing a Dubuque woman in 2021. 25 year old Romell Enoch received the mandatory sentence during a hearing in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County after previously being found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 20 year old Kylie Duster of Dubuque. A jury reached its guilty verdict on May 6 after four hours of deliberation following three days of testimony. Police found Duster dead in her Dubuque home on July 28, 2021, after she had not been seen for multiple days. She was found in her bedroom closet with a piece of white fabric in her mouth and injuries to her face and neck.
The Corridor’s Newest Kwik Star Will Open on Thursday Morning
The Corridor is about to get another Kwik Star location this week, and the world is a better place because of it. Yes, I love Kwik Star. While it's hard to beat a piece of Casey's breakfast pizza, Kwik Star is my stop for literally everything else. They have a huge selection of food items and their baked goods, including their Glazer donuts, are second to none! So when I hear that there is a new Kwik Star about to open I get genuinely excited! Which new neighborhood is going to enjoy what they have to offer?
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Where was the highest rainfall totals, biggest hail following Monday's storms in Iowa?
A round of severe weather, including at least one tornado, hit the Des Moines metro area Monday evening. Severe weather threats continued across the state, as many Iowans saw severe wind gusts, hail and rainfall. Here are the largest hail and rainfall reports in Iowa since Monday. What places in...
Forage Specialist Shares Advice on Assessment and Recovery Following Flooding
AMES, Iowa – Iowa has had a wide range of weather in the past few weeks, with areas of extreme flooding in the northwest part of the state. As the waters begin to recede, there are many considerations people are making. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach forage specialist Shelby Gruss provides some steps producers should take to evaluate the damage.
Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (FOX 9) - A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. Kevin Grimes captured video on his dashcam of the scene while he drove through the storm. Footage of the chaos shows downed trees, damaged street signs, power flashes and captured the sound of tornado sirens.
UI’s Harassment Prevention Online Courses Currently Offline
University of Iowa Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity. There is currently a technical issue with both versions of the online Harassment Prevention Compliance courses (#WSHSPR and #WSHSTF in ICON/CQ):. We are aware of the issue and are working with our IT partners on solutions. We will temporarily take down...
Steven Cade brings Giving Guitars Tour to Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KGAN) — Grammy nominee Steven Cade is bringing his Giving Guitars tour to Cedar Rapids on Friday, July 19. The country artist will visit St. John of the Cross Catholic Worker House at 11 a.m. to donate a guitar and perform live and then he'll take the stage at 6 p.m. for a concert at Cedar River Landing.
Deep discounts and fun for Iowa City's Sidewalk Sales
The word on the street is sales. The Iowa City Downtown District's annual Sidewalk Sales is back for the 56th consecutive year from Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21. Local retailers both downtown and in the Northside neighborhood flock to the sidewalks with tables and tents, selling merchandise at a steep discount.
Iowa City man accused of second domestic assault incident
An Iowa City man was arrested Sunday night after an alleged assault on the mother of his two children. The incident reportedly occurred at the Broadway Street residence of 45-year-old Lfils Luvoma at around 7:45pm. According to police, he pushed his girlfriend against the wall. She then attempted to get a phone out of Luvoma’s pants pocket, causing him to reportedly strike her several times in the back.
Iowa City man charged after allegedly setting up fake social media accounts under UI Police detective’s name
An Iowa City man was arrested Monday after allegedly setting up social media accounts under a University of Iowa detective’s name in order to harass and intimidate him. According to the criminal complaint, Detective Ian Mallory testified at trial in February against 28-year-old Elizabeth Jorgensen and 26-year-old Isadora Kippes, who were found guilty of disorderly conduct for their role in protests on the University of Iowa campus in April and October 2023.
Powerful thunderstorms bring winds of 100+ MPH to northeast Iowa
Severe storms moved across Iowa late Monday afternoon and early evening, bringing large hail, high winds and at least one tornado. The New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department reported a wind gust of 102 miles an hour, with several reports of damage to structures, trees and vehicles. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator...
Solon comes back against CPU; advances to State with sub-.500 record
SOLON, Iowa — The Solon softball team continues its unlikely run in the postseason, beating Center Point-Urbana 4-3 on Tuesday night. The win sends Solon to the 3A State tournament for the first time since 2016. They will be the 8-seed, and will face #1 Benton in the first round.
Thousands Without Power After Monday's Storms
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- over 40- thousand Ameren Illinois and MidAmerican customer's were without power on Monday Evening. The outages started around seven on Monday night. As of 10 Monday night, the amount of outages started to go down. About 35 thousand were without power in the Quad Cities metro.
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