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NextEra considers restarting Iowa nuclear plant amid rising demand for carbon-free energy
NextEra is looking at restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, CEO John Ketchum said. The Duane Arnold plant ceased operations in 2020 after 45 years of service. Demand for nuclear power is growing as the tech sector and utilities scramble for carbon-free energy. NextEra Energy is considering restarting...
Iowa high school softball state tournament: Valley, Pleasant Valley to face off in 5A championship
FORT DODGE — A short stretch of inclement weather certainly didn’t rain on Valley’s parade. The top-seeded Tigers – playing No. 5 Ankeny in the Class 5A softball state tournament semifinal – knew a thing or two about rain delays. ...
Weekend event guide: National Balloon Classic, Wild on Wheels
DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer is slipping by as we speak, so why not make the most of it?. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in central Iowa to help you round out the last weekend of July. Have an event you want featured in Local 5's...
"Fall into Marion" Parade to return on September 14th in Uptown Marion
MARION, Iowa — The Fall into Marion Parade is returning to uptown for its second year on Saturday, September 14th. This year's parade is part of a line-up of events happening in the area during that month. You can find the full list of those events here. The parade...
Guest of the Day- Clayton Burr
The Annual Earlville Co-Ed Softball Tournament is coming Aug 8th through the 11th. Clayton Burr joined us to give the details. 5:30 am – 10:00 am: KMCH Morning Show with Eric Walker. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Middays with Jon Swisher. 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Afternoons with...
University of Iowa announces free Kids' Day at Kinnick event on Aug. 10
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa football team will host its annual “Kids’ Day at Kinnick,” presented by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, Aug. 10. Supporting sponsors for the event include Alliant Energy, Chick-fil-A, Delta Dental of Iowa, and...
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
Investigation clears North Liberty police chief to return to work; Union disagrees
NORTH LIBERTY — North Liberty Police Chief Diane Venenga will now return to her post as chief of police after she was put on leave following a no confidence vote by the police union in March. A three-month-long independent investigation by Jason Palmer of Lamson, Dugan & Murray found...
Strawberry Point firefighters return to service under interim chief
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — Firefighters in Strawberry Point will return to service Thursday evening after ongoing talks with the city. City Administrator Deno Andrews tells Iowa's News Now that the volunteers will return and serve under Interim Fire Chief Dean Courtnage. Courtnage has been with the department for 46 years, and previously served as fire chief for 10 years. He succeeds Chief Nic Stelken, who city leaders removed from his job.
Northeast Iowa police department closes after losing all officers to other jobs
LANSING, Iowa (KCRG) — The City of Lansing will have to lean on the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services, while the city hires new police officers,KCRG reports. On July 15, the New Hampton City Council approved hiring Conrad Rosendahl as the new Chief of Police....
Eastern Iowa Weekend Weather: Rain and Clouds Expected by Sunday
Davenport, IA – Eastern Iowa residents can expect a warm and increasingly humid weekend with rain showers anticipated by Sunday. According to the US National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, temperatures will be in the mid-80s through Friday and Saturday, with a gradual increase in cloud cover. Friday...
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
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