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Hit The Links For A Quad Cities Veterans Charity Golf Tournament
CVMA IA 39-4 Silhouette of veteran US Army Colonel Chaplain wearing hat and saluting with an American flag flying behind him. CVMA is comprised of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride. The 39-4 chapter covers Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine, and Scott Counties in Iowa.
Award-winning Iowa gardening programs provide timely resources for growers
When gardeners have questions – they can get answers – thanks to two popular gardening resources offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Public Radio. “Garden Variety” is the name of a Public Radio podcast based on the Horticulture Day program that runs on Fridays,...
Shellsburg's Farmer's Market makes triumphant return to Pearl St. Bridge
SHELLSBURG, Iowa (KGAN) — Shellsburg has successfully relaunched its Farmer's Market this year, becoming a big hit with locals. After ending several years ago, the market has returned and is now held every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the historic Pearl St. Bridge. This year's market...
Good-Boy Ted is the Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
Iowa DNR holds meeting in Cherokee on deer population
Up in northwest Iowa, there's a restrictive harvest of deer for a while. Officials say that after conversations with people at the meetings, there may be discussion of lifting those restrictions if there's a good balance.
Big DOT road projects coming in central Iowa
AMES, Iowa — Summer construction season has road crews working hard. In central Iowa there are four huge projects waiting to be done. “Right now, central Iowa has a lot of construction going on and and it’s just going to increase from year to year and in the coming years in the metro area,” said […]
Local holiday icon, ‘Santamobile’ creator passes away at 81
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Michael Peppers, recognized by many in the Quad Cities as Santa during the holiday season, died Monday. During his lifetime, 81-year-old Peppers was a Vietnam War veteran and an avid car collector and restorer. His creations included the short-timer and the Santamobile, featured during the Festival of Trees event, according to an obituary.
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Access to abortion in Iowa 'harder and harder' even before state's looming 6-week ban
When the so-called “fetal heartbeat” ban goes into effect, which is expected as early as Friday, Iowa will have one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. But already, access to abortion in Iowa has seen significant changes in recent years. As of earlier this year, just two locations in...
Here's how you can watch 'Twisters' while donating to victims of tornadoes
Even though the new "Twisters" isn't filmed in Iowa, Iowans can help victims of natural disasters by going to see the movie at Flix Brewhouse. Flix Brewhouse will donate funds from every ticket purchased to support disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross. Proceeds from the Storm Chaser Burger Special, which is a beef burger with Havarti cheese, bacon jam, sundried tomatoes, baby arugula and seasoned tater twisters, will also be donated to the cause.
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