Troy Mills
LATEST NEWS
Congresswoman Hinson liked Trump’s call for unity in acceptance speech
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says former President Donald Trump set the proper tone in calling for unity in his acceptance of the party’s nomination last night. “I do you think everybody needs to be mindful of what you’re saying and how you’re saying it there’s...
Seven additional counties approved for FEMA Public Assistance under the April Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the approval of Clarke, Crawford, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, and Union Counties for FEMA Public Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms and tornadoes that occurred April 26-27, 2024, and continuing.
Iowans Will Get to Experience a ‘Buck Moon’ This Weekend!
This weekend Iowans and other moon gazers will get to witness a 'Buck Moon.'. The moon will appear full for the next 3 days, from tonight (July 19) through Monday (July 22) morning. Normally full moons occur every 30-ish days as the moon moves across the side of the earth.
‘Pantry-lympics’ celebrate efforts to fight food insecurity in Johnson Co.
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Saturday, three food pantries in Johnson County held an event to strengthen their relationships and build morale as they work to meet increasing demands. Staff members and volunteers from CommUnity Food Bank in Iowa City, Coralville Community Food Pantry, and the North Liberty Community Pantry...
IN FOCUS: 7.19.24 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
IT Team Restoring Systems Impacted by Global Technology Outage. Like many other local government entities, businesses and organizations, the City of Marion’s IT Department spent much of today restoring City computer systems following the global technology outage associated with the CrowdStrike cybersecurity software. The issue was not caused by a cyber attack. The outage was first detected overnight, and staff responded immediately. All public safety systems have been restored and are fully operational. Work continues on other online systems and workstations, and the IT Department anticipates having everything restored by the end of the day. I applaud IT Director Terrell Hunter, Deputy Director Nicholas Terbovic and the entire team for their swift response. This is reaching higher!
Longtime Hawkeye commit, freshman Callie Levin finally gets to join Iowa roster
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Solon graduate Callie Levin committed to Iowa in August, 2021-before she even started her sophomore year of high school. She grew up just down the road from Iowa City, her father works in the compliance department at the university, and she still has an autographed Samantha Logic basketball from when she was in elementary school.
U.S. Air Force Band to perform in Muscatine
The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts across Eastern Iowa, according to a press release. All concerts are free, open to the public and approximately 75 minutes long. The first concert will be held in Muscatine on Wednesday, August...
Iowa City Police are Investigating Saturday Morning Shooting
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Just before 1 a.m. on Saturday morning the Iowa City Police went to the 100 Block of South Dubuque Street after receiving a report of shots fired. At the scene, officers discovered found evidence of shots fired and two people suffering from non-life threatening gun-shot wounds. Police have deduced that those involved with the shooting know each other. Therefore, there is no threat to the public related to the shooting.
‘Drive harder’: Decorah’s Hovden breaks 176 career wins
Dan Hovden recorded his 175th career win Tuesday, July 9 during the Summit USRA weekly racing series at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Seth Boyes) Decorah’s Dan Hovden has been racing for 16 years, and the 31-year-old is already on his way to winning his first national title this year. Hovden won the B-Mod main event July 9, during the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series event at the Winneshiek Raceway in Decorah. The race marked his 175th career win, and three days later, he earned his 176th win when he took the checkered flag in West Union.
Out of service Strawberry Point firefighters launch fundraiser as options explored
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — The Strawberry Point Firefighters Association, comprised of the volunteers that have now walked away from those duties, has launched a GoFundMe for "specialized consulting and legal services." One volunteer tells Iowa's News Now says they are exploring every option. Volunteers went out of service this...
"We haven’t had anyone like her for a while": Jan Jensen ecstatic about Lucy Olsen's fit with Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- It's impossible to replace Caitlin Clark because she's a generational talent, but Lucy Olsen's addition to Iowa cannot be overlooked. The nation's third-leading scorer was highly-sought after when she entered the portal. Olsen only ended up taking one visit and that was to Iowa. It just all made sense.
Watch Live: Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss
It's a summer tradition in Solon. Men and women compete in the Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss. Iowa's News Now anchor Mitch Fick will walk you through the competition along with host Matt Kroul. The former Hawkeye defensive lineman runs the competition in the heart of Solon. Watch the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.