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Iowa town's ambulance service issues 'cry for help' with number of volunteers dwindling
PARKERSBURG, Iowa (KCRG) — The ambulance service in Parkersburg is issuing a call for help, saying it’s in dire need of volunteers,KCRG reports. In a post on social media, the organization said it needs volunteers now more than ever. The organization says it will take anyone, whether they’re an 18-year-old who wants to drive or a 70-year-old nurse who wants to care for patients.
Roland-Story baseball falls short to Aplington-Parkersburg in Marshalltown, 2-1
The Roland-Story Norsemen baseball team returned to action on Tuesday night, as they made the drive east to take on the Falcons of Aplington-Parkersburg in their Class 2A, Substate 2 Final at Marshalltown High School. Roland-Story entered at 16-17, while Aplington-Parkersburg entered at 17-7. After a scoreless 1st, the Falcons...
Falcon Baseball makes history by qualifying for state for first time
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team made its mark in school history when it defeated Roland-Story 2-1 in Tuesday’s 2A substate final in Marshalltown, as aired on 99 The Wave. The win clinched the program its first ever state tournament appearance. In the second inning, Jaxson Kleespies grounded into a fielder’s...
Concerns raised by the fire chief in Grundy Center
The Grundy Center City Council Monday night received an update from fire chief Nathan Kappel on the needs of his department. Kappel explained that OSHA is proposing new emergency response standards for fire departments, standards that will cost the fire department more than 14-thousand dollars. In addition, medical exams for...
Floyd County Fair Officially Opens Wednesday (07.17)
The Floyd County Fair begins its five-day run Wednesday (07.17) just west of Charles City. Fair Board President Kelsey Uetz says the fairgrounds now feature a fully connected sidewalk system to allow for better movement for fair participants, workers and attendees with any special needs. Uetz says the sidewalks are...
Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital
Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital – ABC 6 News Daytime. (ABC 6 News) – One person was transported to an area hospital following a two-car crash just south of Charles City. According to the Charles City Fire Rescue, first responders arrived at the crash at 5:15...
No charges filed yet in fatal Hudson shooting, investigation underway
HUDSON, Iowa (KCRG) - Few details have been released in a fatal Black Hawk County shooting that happened on Sunday. Hudson police said the shooting happened at an apartment in the 300 block of South Washington Street at around 3:40 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they said they...
Fayette County raids lead to drug charges, child endangerment for three adults, minors
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KGAN) — The Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Iowa State Patrol have arrested and charged three adults and several minors with various drug and child endangerment charges after two separate search warrants were conducted on Friday. Those search warrants took place in the 200 block of...
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture visits Lake Mills
(ABC 6 News) — In Iowa, a statewide program is helping local food producers get the resources they need to take the next step in their business. That program is called Choose Iowa, and it awards grants to small local food producers in the early stages of their business.
More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change
More student loan borrows have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration made a policy change to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice Wednesday.
WNBA players shield injured teammate from cameras
Caitlin Clark isn’t the only Iowa Hawkeyes rookie making waves in the WNBA this season. Kate Martin has become a valuable contributor for the Las Vegas Aces as a second round pick, which is incredibly difficult in the WNBA with limited roster spots. But Martin has also become popular off the floor for the way Read more... The post Las Vegas Aces teammates shielded Kate Martin from cameras after injury appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Your Complete Guide to the 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair
The 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair gets underway on Tuesday, July 23th and runs through the 38th. Since moving to Dubuque, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Fair in back-to-back years. Last year, I had a blast seeing old and new faces, and hanging with Ken Peiffer at the 103.3 WJOD tent for multiple days in a row.
Crestwood girls bounce Waukon; fall to Comets; lose to Hawks in regionals
MANCHESTER - The Crestwood softball team concluded the regular season by splitting road games against Waukon and Charles City. On July 8, the Cadets rallied to defeat the Waukon Indians, 7-2. Taking on Charles City on July 9, a late rally by Crestwood fell short as the Comets held on for a 9-6 win.
Hageman, Timp home runs help South Winn earn state berth
“You should be proud of the game you played and never count us out,” said Warrior Coach Alex Smith in Tuesday’s postgame huddle. Ten years ago, the South Winn baseball team made their debut at the state tournament in Class 2A. Now the Warriors have earned their seventh state berth, the fifth in the last six years after defeating Kee Saturday in the district final and Don Bosco in the substate game Tuesday night.
Vikes’ playoff foiled by Independence
An early deficit proved to be too much for the Decorah baseball team Friday as the Vikes hosted Independence (14-20) in the Class 3A Substate 3 quarterfinals. It was the second meeting for the two squads this season on Olejniczak field with the Mustangs taking this one as well, 7-5. Decorah ends the season 22-15.
SW falls in Warriors versus Warriors battle
Avenging last year’s regional semifinal game and a contest earlier this season against South Winn, Wapsie Valley pushed the Red and White out of the postseason Wednesday in the Class 2A Region 7 Semifinal, 9-3. South Winn ended the season with a 22-13 overall mark as the Upper Iowa Conference champions for the second straight year.
Delicious Eastern Iowa Hot Dogs to Try on National Hot Dog Day
Happy National Hot Dog Day! Looking to celebrate today without having to fire up the grill? Here are some of the places in Eastern Iowa that serve delicious varieties of hot dogs, brats, sausages, and/or corn dogs:. 103 8th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Serves Chicago Dogs, Chili Dogs, Chili Cheese...
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