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From Coast to Cornfields: The States Most Likely to Send New Residents to Iowa
Iowa isn't a state known for having a large population. With only 3.2 million residents, there are cities that have nearly far more residents. New York and Los Angeles for example. Chicago has nearly our populous, and if you live in Eastern Iowa, you're just a couple hours from such a massive number of folks in one area.
Twenty-five years of Iowa winters
On Aug. 15, Dave Havard of Centerville retired only two months short of working 25 years for the Iowa Department of Transportation. That equals spending thousands of hours plowing snow, tons and tons of snow, for 25 long Iowa winters, along with his many other duties during the rest of each year.
Keokuk man dead after being found injured early Saturday morning, police say
KEOKUK, Iowa (KWQC) - A Keokuk man has died after being found injured in a roadway early Saturday morning, Keokuk Police Department said. At approximately 3:32 a.m. police say they arrived at the intersection of 8th and Concert Streets to find Scott Clifford Finch, 42, unconscious and breathing in the road.
The NCAA could be making changes to the transfer portal windows
According to multiple reports, the NCAA is considering getting rid of the spring transfer portal window. If this is approved, there would only be about a month, from December 9th to January 7th, for players to choose to attend a different school. Honestly, this makes plenty of sense, as I believe that the NCAA rushed through adopting the new transfer rules.
Man dies from injuries in deadly crash
A 22-year-old man from Dickeyville died from the injuries he sustained in a deadly two-vehicle crash at Highway 61 on Aug. 18. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Miller-Meeks makes UI visit as physics department receives $1.5M grant from NASA
The University of Iowa's Physics and Astronomy Department has received a nearly $1.5 million grant from NASA to continue to advance scientific research and study of space equipment. The federal funds will help connect and draw more students into the department, help facilitate the purchase of equipment to build research connected to future space missions and foster the "continued excellence" of the department, Associate Professor Casey DeRoo said. DeRoo is also the principal investigator of this grant...
Eastern Iowa Town Says Someone Is Shooting Cats With A CrossBow
(Brooklyn, IA) -- An eastern Iowa town is looking for a person who they say is shooting cats with a crossbow. The city of Brooklyn says on social media that they have received several complaints. Anyone with information should contact the Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office at 641-623-6789 or contact Sheri...
Labor Day Parade – Locust St. closed from W. 5th to W. 15th
Due to the Labor Day Parade, Locust St. between W. 5th St. and W. 15th St. will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Streets intersecting the parade route will be closed beginning at 6:00 a.m. and will remain closed until approximately 12:00 p.m. Motorists must use a different route during this time.
Iowa Farm Sanctuary sues veterinary center after rescued sheep euthanized
OXFORD, Iowa — A nonprofit that provides a safe haven for farm animals has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center after the center euthanized sheep that volunteers had rescued. The Oxford-based Iowa Farm Sanctuary, which rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for rescued farm animals,...
Xavier alums Schulte, Hurkett, provide stability and toughness for Hawkeye defense
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Senior safety Quinn Schulte has been a rock for the Iowa defense since he entered the starting lineup. “That position is a glue position, just the linebacker spot. He’s got it cerebrally, the mental part is there,” said Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. “I swear to God I walked through that locker room ten minutes before we get ready to play, and he’s always reading that notebook, it makes me nervous.”
NICC Board of Trustees Approve New Athletics Programs
Northeast Iowa Community College will be fielding some athletic teams beginning next year. This week, the NICC Board of Trustees approved five new sports teams to expand the NICC athletics program including baseball, softball, men’s and women’s cross country and dance. A feasibility study explored the college’s ability...
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