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What Happens to Iowa if the New Madrid Fault Line Shakes Again?
When it comes to natural disasters, the Hawkeye State faces several risks: flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, drought, etc... But most Iowans would be shocked if you told them that a major fault line can be found not far from the state's borders. A major earthquake in this region could cause significant damage in several states, including Iowa.
Iowa near-total abortion ban set to take effect next week
Iowa’s law that bans abortion before most women know they are pregnant is set to take effect Monday, after a judge formally dissolved the injunction preventing it from being enforced. The law passed last year and briefly took effect before it was blocked in response to a lawsuit from abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood of…
Audit of ESA administrator shows extra costs; Dept. of Ed provides explanation
DES MOINES, Iowa — In April of 2023, the state of Iowa agreed to a contract with the company Odyssey to administer the educational savings accounts to students and families. State Auditor Rob Sand and his office released an annual report on Tuesday of recommendations for the Iowa Department of Education. In the audit, the […]
Fired UIHC resident faces sentencing for violating patient privacy laws
A fired University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics resident is now facing sentencing for violating federal patient privacy laws at two Iowa hospitals. Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez Roman, 34, formerly of Iowa City, was indicted in April on a charge of wrongfully obtaining individually identifiable health information under false pretenses for personal gain or malicious […]
Authorities: Fairview man accused of trying to kill author Salman Rushdie faces terrorism charges
The three-count indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo offered for the first time a potential motive for the 2022 attack on “The Satanic Verses” author.
Quad City Times Bix 7 had humble beginnings
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Bix 7 road race had humble beginnings. “We got like a little news memo saying we’re starting a new race in downtown Davenport called the Bix 7″ said retired TV6 Sports Director Thom Cornelis. 84 runners took part in the first race. “No...
LMHS Class of 1969 holds 55th reunion
The LMHS Class of 1969 held their 55th reunion Saturday, July 13, at Helgeson Drainage, Lake Mills. Members of the class who were present are pictured above, front row, (L-R): Kris (Hope) Olson, Bonnie (Ramsey) Rodberg, Barb (Albertson) Jacobson, Jane (Skogen) Smith, Wendy (Witham) Bendickson, LaDonna (Peterson) Rognes, Sue (Reindal) Ostrander, Nancy (Gertsen) Braden, Jean (Kloster) Miller, and Al Thompson. Second row: Ron Miller, Rosalie (Knudtson) Helgeson, Steve Nelson, Dennis Peterson, Darwin Groe, Mark Furness, Ray Harang, Larry Martinson, Darris Peterson, Roger Rogstad, Mike Helgeson, Steve Abele, John Arthur, John Grunhovd, Bruce Anderson, Gary Helgeson. In attendance but not pictured: Mary (Stensrud) Beshir and Dave Brue.
Waterloo Pool Will Be Closing Early for the Season
Officials from the city of Waterloo confirmed that a popular local pool will be closing much earlier for the season than expected. It was announced that Byrnes Pool, located at 801 Campbell Avenue in Waterloo, will be closed for the rest of the summer. The pool closed on Tuesday, July 23rd.
Northwest Bank & Trust has new owners
Northwest Bank in Davenport and Bettendorf has a new owner. Time Bank of Park Ridge, Ill. and Northwest Investment Corp., parent company of Northwest Bank & Trust Company (“Northwest Bank”), based in Davenport announced that they have entered into an agreement for Time Bank to purchase about $225 million in total assets and liabilities of […]
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