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Compassion vs. City Code: Des Moines couple stuck with $1,100 bill after failing to remove homeless from property
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a 65-acre patch of green goodness, with a consistent problem. “We would come out every night after work, pick up the garbage, lug it back up to the car, and repeat.” Gerri Beeler-Schmitt and her husband have been dealing with garbage for decades. But lately there’s been more. “Sure enough, […]
Spunky Heaven is 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:
Register now for Fall Senior Golf Cart Tour from Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation
Registration is now open for seniors to sign up for a golf tour through Bettendorf. The Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation are hosting their annual Fall Senior Golf Cart Tour on Monday, September 9th at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There is no rain date. The Fall Senior Golf Cart Tour moves along the […]
Clear Lake Events August 14-August 21, 2024
The ILYA organization has served as an advocate of amateur yacht racing on the inland lakes of the Midwest for over 125 years. The Clear Lake Yacht Club is proud to sponsor this event. A scows, 38 ft long-will be racing Sun afternoon through Wed morning. MC scows, 16 ft long racing Mon-Wed. On Thurs morning C scows, 20 ft long- and E scows, 28 ft long will take to the water.
McNamara Named To Johnny Unitas Watch List
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior quarterback Cade McNamara has been named to the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award preseason watch list. The award is presented annually to the top senior or upperclassman quarterback. McNamara’s 2023 season as Iowa’s signal caller was cut short when he...
Federal prison sentence issued against Clear Lake meth dealer
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Dealing meth is sending a Clear Lake man to federal prison. Andrew Snyder pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and two counts of possession of methamphetamine. Snyder was arrested after a traffic stop on August 29, 2023. Law enforcement says he was found in possession...
The Iowa running back room returns everyone, will be deep and competitive this fall
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa running backs coach Ladell Betts has a lot of options. He says when you play the position, competition isn’t just possible, it’s almost inevitable. “Competition is definitely a good thing,” Betts said. “At the end of the day, it’s the nature of...
DNR fighting spread of invasive place species on Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – An invasive species of plant has spread on Clear Lake. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says a small area of Eurasian watermilfoil was originally found during fall 2023 east of the McIntosh Beach. The outbreak was treated in May, but a larger area has now been found near Farmer’s Beach.
CBS Sports analyzes Iowa football’s QB competition
Things have taken a turn in Iowa City with the 2024 college football season just over two weeks away. Following their Kids’ Day practice, the Iowa Hawkeyes may have a quarterback competition on their hands. The incumbent starter, Cade McNamara, struggled mightily at the open practice completing roughly a third of his passes along with an interception returned for a touchdown and fumble issues, both of which are big no’s in Kirk Ferentz’s offense. Behind him, and closing in quickly, is Brendan Sullivan, a transfer from Northwestern, who came to Iowa to try and play rather than be a backup. His performance...
Walk to Defeat ALS to step off Sunday
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The ALS Association Iowa Chapter is encouraging viewers to join in on the annual Walk to Defeat ALS event for Eastern Iowa to be held in Coralville on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. Participating in a Walk to Defeat ALS® is an opportunity to bring...
Griswold Teen Brings Home the Hardware from the Iowa State Fair Cow/Calf Division
(Griswold) Paige Baier, a “Spit Fires” 4H Club member in Montgomery County, brought home some top awards from the Iowa State Fair this week. On Monday, Paige showed the Champion Division 5 Cow Calf Pair. Paige is grateful for the opportunity and credits Deb and Roger Vorthmann of...
New Night Club Is Opening In Downtown Waterloo
A business in Waterloo is opening its doors after a year and a half of preparation. Located at 304 West 4th Street in Waterloo, this actually used to be the site of the gay bar Kings and Queens. At the beginning of 2023, the doors of the well-known gay bar...
Eastern Iowa faces severe teacher shortage as new school year looms
EASTERN IOWA — As the new school year approaches, school districts across eastern Iowa are grappling with a critical shortage of educators, a problem that threatens to disrupt the quality of education for thousands of students. A quick look at job opening boards paints an alarming picture, with more...
Kim Reynolds seeks waiver from Summer EBT food program, says state can serve more kids
Iowa is seeking a waiver to opt out of a federal program to provide grocery money to low-income kids next summer and instead use the money to provide boxes of food that could be picked up at participating organizations around the state. Gov. Kim Reynolds' announcement Thursday comes after she drew widespread criticism...
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