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Mass Tech Outage Causes Delays at Iowa Airports
One of the most frustrating moments as a working adult is finding out that your computer or device needs some sort of system update. If you thought those weren't annoying enough, many Iowans woke up today to a pesky tech issue that put a wrench in their plans. What Exactly...
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.
Congresswoman Hinson says Trump speech set right tone
(Radio Iowa) – 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 no place for violence and I am glad that President Trump has tried to use this moment to call for unity and really to bring our country together during what has been a very divisive couple of years,” she says.
Construction in NewBo disrupts Cedar Rapids businesses on 16th Ave.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A construction project in the NewBo neighborhood is disrupting local businesses as crews prepare to repave the entirety of 16th Avenue Southeast. Right now, work is being done on the intersection of 16th and 3rd Street, but work is expected to continue down the road into the fall.
Recreating RAGBRAI joy for pediatric patients
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Before thousands of riders hit the road for RAGBRAI, patients at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital got to experience the fun of Iowa’s biggest cycling event. The Child Life Team and the Injury Prevention team recreated the experience of...
‘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...
Edgewood-Colesburg ready to play ‘underdog’ again, heading to state for the first time since 2003
COLESBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - “She changed the entire atmosphere.”. “She definitely brought a different level of energy.”. “(She brought) the urgency that we needed. She made us work for everything.”. A handful of thoughts on Taylor Huber from her Ed-Co players. Last summer, the Ed-Co players bought into the...
Miller Streaks To Davenport Glory
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The final night of racing at Davenport Speedway before the Mississippi Valley Fair is usually an intense one, such was the case again this season. For the first time this year, the Outhouse and Storage to Go Container Rentals IMCA Late Model class had a back-to-back feature winner. Evan Miller started in the fourth row and would not see the lead until lap 22 of the main.
Waggle Golf tees up creative new storefront in Iowa River Landing, opens in late August
Waggle is teeing up its new brick-and-mortar storefront in the Iowa River Landing, which is anticipated to open in late August. Waggle is an up-and-coming golf-specific clothing and accessory company that sells men's, women's, and youth attire and gear. The Iowa River Landing location will be the company's third storefront. ...
John Deere bows to conservative backlash on DEI
Henry Jay Karp is the Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanuel in Davenport, Iowa, which he served from 1985 to 2017. He is the co-founder and co-convener of One Human Family QCA, a social justice organization. I live in the Quad Cities, which unite the states of Iowa and Illinois across...
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