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New Malware Threatens Android Users in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin: Could Empty Your Bank Account
Residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin need to be aware of a new and particularly dangerous malware targeting Android phones. This malware, known as BingoMod, can steal money from your accounts and then wipe your phone clean. It can swipe up to $16,000 in one go using on-device fraud techniques. What's even more concerning is that BingoMod is still in development, with its creators continuously adding more features to evade detection.
Cedar Rapids judge reduces bail for woman charged in boyfriend's death
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A judge has lowered bail for a Cedar Rapids woman accused of killing her boyfriend and the father of her two children from $500,000 to $100,000. Charmisha Pirtle was charged with 2nd Degree Murder after Anthony Fitts was stabbed and killed in January 2024. Court...
1 taken by MedForce after roundabout crash Thursday morning
CAMANCHE, Iowa (KWQC) - Two people were injured in a crash Thursday morning at a Camanche roundabout, according to firefighters. According to Fire Chief Dave Schutte, at 4:56 a.m. two cars crashed at a roundabout at 7th Ave and Highway 67. Two people were injured in the crash. One of...
Extremely Rare 4-Legged Chicken Hatches at Iowa Fair
An incredibly rare 4-legged chicken has hatched at this Iowa fair and it's attracting lots of attention. Chickens with extra legs are an extremely uncommon genetic mutation with estimates suggesting the occurrence is roughly 1 in 10 million. Siouxland Proud says a unique chicken with four legs recently hatched at...
Area County Fair Queens Competing for Iowa State Fair Queen Crown
The 2024 Iowa State Fair Queen will be crowned this Saturday (08.10) night in Des Moines. Floyd County Fair Queen Jada Litterer says her mom encouraged to strive to become State Fair Queen, while last year’s Floyd County Fair Queen, Josette Benning, advised her that if she wants it, she’ll have to prove it.
St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival Begins Friday in Cedar Rapids
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival gets underway tomorrow in Cedar Rapids. The 49th annual event gets underway on Friday and runs through Sunday. During the festival 18,000 ears of corn will be shucked on Thursday ahead of the festival. The festival will include live music, a carnival, and more. Some traffic and parking closures will be in place during the festival.
‘You’ve got to come in and shop,’ says All-In Grocers co-founder
This story is featured in the summer edition of the Black Iowa Newspaper — pick one up in more than 100+ locations in dozens of cities statewide. All-In Grocers co-founder Rodney Anderson said more shoppers have flocked to Waterloo’s All-In Grocers since a nearby Hy-Vee grocery store closed in June.
July Fourth Wettest Ever In Cedar Rapids
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- If it seems like it never stopped raining in July in the Corridor, there's a reason. Cedar Rapids recorded it's fourth wettest July on record. 9.29 inches of rain fell last month, over twice the normal average. Iowa City saw just over 7-inches of rain fall...
PHOTO GALLERY: Streets of Nordic Fest
The streets of Decorah were once again aflutter with Scandinavian flags and festivities during the annual Nordic Fest celebration. The 2024 festival began with its opening ceremonies the evening of July 25 outside the Winneshiek County Courthouse. Locals and visitors were able to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Nordic Fest through Saturday, July 27. In addition to its staple parade, the yearly celebration features a number of athletic competitions as well as numerous cultural activities showcasing the craftsmanship and culture from countries such as Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Denmark and Sapmi — the term for the homelands of the nomadic Sami people of that region. This year’s Nordic Fest theme was “Uff Da!” — a Norwegian phrase, which is often translated as “Oh my goodness.” The exclamation is often heard among Decorah natives.
Kyle Huesmann’s Iowa Football Season Prediction
College football season is nearly upon us. Arguably the best regular season in all of sports will have a different feel this season with conference realignment and an expanded playoff changing the picture. For Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes, the expectation is that they will be in the thick of the race to make […] The post Kyle Huesmann’s Iowa Football Season Prediction appeared first on On3.
Davenport Schools Test-Piloting A No-Phones Policy
(Davenport, IA) -- Students at one Davenport school will have to get through the day without their phones when they return to class this month... The School District says it's test-piloting a no-phones policy using a program called Yondr. Each student at Williams Junior High School will be given a...
Wig helps Dubuque cancer survivor regain confidence, Peosta salon donating hair to make more
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The diagnosis came as a shock to Sophie Jasper. The Dubuque 16-year-old likes to play volleyball, run track, and swim and has the medals to boot. Without notice, on January 5, Jasper woke up with bruises across her body. The diagnosis: leukemia. Jasper said her doctor ordered immediate treatment, saying she was days away from organ failure without care.
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