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Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
Stinky feet argument ends in disabled father being shot
BURLINGTON, IOWA (LOOTPRESS) – A 48-year-old Burlington man, David Carpenter, is accused of shooting his father in the face after an argument about “stinky feet.” According to the arrest affidavit, Carpenter called the police late Sunday night and reported that he had shot his father. When officers arrived at the home on the 2700 block […]
Fejervary Learning Center Family Fun Event Happening In Davenport Today
Every third Saturday May-September (except July), Fejervary Learning Center, 1800 W. 12th St., Davenport will host free family activities. Each day will have a special theme to make each one different and unique. We will be hosting family activities, local vendors, nature crafts, and more!
Hospital rushes 1-year-old girl after possible needle exposure
At around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, the police were called to the 400 block of Busti Avenue on the Lower West Side in response to a rescue incident. A one-year-old girl was urgently taken to the hospital on Friday afternoon due to a potential needle exposure. According to a spokesperson...
Adorable Iowa State Fair Pie-Eating Contest Winner Goes Viral
Congratulations to Zack Lucas for his big win! Last Thursday (August 15th), the 8-year-old Iowan was named a champion in one of the Iowa State Fair's annual pie-eating contests!. Last week, KCCI posted a hilarious video of Zack Lucas after his big win at the Iowa State Fair, and the...
Sunday Talk: Guth on the Republican Platform Committee
I would like to share a newsletter from Representative Brad Sherman, who is on the Republican National Platform Committee. I am concerned about how this meeting was conducted and encourage all citizens to stay engaged at all points in the political process. Our representative republic cannot stand if our citizens are not watching carefully what our elected officials are doing. I appreciate Representative Sherman’s perspective, which has been reinforced by Tamara Scott, also of Iowa, and Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council.
Invasive Parasitic Eyeworm Could Use Bears to Spread Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
A recent discovery of parasitic worms in a black bear in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns about the potential spread of this emerging disease in the Midwest, including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin where bear populations have increased, and more sightings have been reported. The parasitic worm Thelazia callipaeda, or eyeworm, is an invasive species that has been increasingly detected in various parts of the United States, especially in domestic pets and now, for the first time, in wild animals.
Tasker Phillips Strikes Again in 34 Thriller!
West Burlington, IA, August 16, 2024 – Tasker Phillips won for the second time this season at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa with the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Friday night. After the race got off to an awkward and slow first seven laps, things got thrilling down the stretch and the Pleasantville, Iowa native netted $2,000 for his win.
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