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Davenport, IA: 20-Year-Old Killed in Northwest Boulevard Shooting
Davenport, IA – A 20-year-old man died after a shooting on Northwest Boulevard on Thursday night. The Davenport Police Department responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 9:07 p.m. alongside personnel from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Davenport Fire Department, and Medic EMS. Responding...
A New Look on the Iowa Sideline for the First Time in Decades
For the first time in decades, someone other than Hayden Fry or Kirk Ferentz will be listed as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Yes, this anomaly will only last one week. Kirk Ferentz was suspended for the season opener against Illinois State for a recruiting violation. Sports Illustrated and others report that it involved starting quarterback Cade McNamara. But consider this. It will be the first time since 1978 that someone not named Fry or Ferentz will lead the Hawkeyes out of the tunnel at Kinnick Stadium.
Van hit by a train on the south side of Alden
Around 5pm Wednesday the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department was called out on the report of a van striking a train on the south side of Alden. A 2014 Honda Odyssey driven by 36-year-old Sandra Peguero Guerrero from the Dominican Republic was traveling southbound on Hardin County Highway S-27 north of the Canadian National Railroad crossing, while at the same time a CN train was traveling eastbound.
Man charged with leading trooper on high-speed motorcycle chase in Scott Co.
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - An East Moline man was arrested in Scott County after troopers say he led them on a high-speed chase on a motorcycle. Justin Miller, 38, is charged with eluding, a Class D felony, and OWI second offense, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was issued multiple citations, including...
Montana HS State Champion Crystal Benjamin headed to University of Northern Iowa (2024)
At the 2024 Montana HS State Championships, Benjamin was the 200 IM Champion, swimming a 2:09.21, a new personal best time. Current photo via Crystal Benjamin. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
After months of learning, Tim Lester, Iowa offense ready for season debut
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- Since February, Hawkeye fans have been wanting to know what the Tim Lester era of Iowa's offense will look like. On Saturday, we'll get that first look. It's been a long offseason for the Hawkeyes. The quarterback room has been totally revamped, an offense line has been healed and potential all-American Luke Lachey opted to return. Now comes the easy part, right?
City of McGregor issues boil water advisory after main break
MCGREGOR, Iowa (KCRG) - Some people in McGregor were briefly without water Wednesday morning after a water main break. City leaders said a water line was damaged during construction, causing an emergency water shut off. It happened at the intersection of 7th and Ann Streets. It’s impacting residents and businesses...
Osage to host concert fundraiser for young-onset dementia
OSAGE, Iowa – A concert to raise money for research into young-onset dementia will take place Saturday in Mitchell County. Iowa-born philanthropist and country-rock musician Jay Allen will headline the Care for a Cure fundraiser at Sunny Brae Golf & Country Club in Osage on August 31. All proceeds from the concert will go toward fighting frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a disease that affects tens of thousands of people each year.
Traer man charged with child endangerment after allegedly pulling gun on adult, minor
TRAER – A Traer man has been arrested and charged with child endangerment after allegedly pulling a gun in the early morning hours of Aug. 8 while two victims — an adult and a minor — were present. Cody Darwin Winkowitsch, 35, was arrested on a warrant...
Des Moines lands an alternative radio station, hitting airwaves with favorites, Iowa music
MTV launched on Aug. 1, 1981, playing “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles just after midnight. On Thursday, just after midnight, a new alternative station took over the airwaves, kicking off its new era with "Capricorn" by Vampire Weekend, who just played Hinterland in early August. The alternative music station...
Caitlin Clark once again makes history as Fever continue scorching playoff run
Caitlin Clark continued to make history as the Indiana Fever stoked the flame of its post-Olympics hot streak in an 84-80 win over the Connecticut Sun Tuesday night. Sitting at 15-16, Indiana occupies the seventh playoff spot and is 4-1 over its last five games, in large part due to Clark, who’s averaged 22.6 points over the span and broke the rookie three-point record along the way.
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