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Illinois veteran lawmakers react to Walz’s stolen valor accusations
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker responded to Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s characterization of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record. Duckworth defended Minnesota Gov. Walz against stolen valor claims by calling him a “retired command sergeant major.” Walz retired as a master sergeant, according to the Minnesota National Guard. Republicans like state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, an air force veteran, said Walz never served in...
‘I’m in the best shape I’ve been’: McNamara, Lachey ready to roll
The two stars of the Iowa passing game will make their long-awaited returns this Saturday. QB Cade McNamara, and TE Luke Lachey missed most of last season with major injuries, but they’re both finally fully healthy for the season opener. “I’ve gotten over it — my legs not injured,”...
New research from the University of Iowa explains how people recognize words
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa has new research that defines the way the human brain processes language by studying people who wear cochlear implants. They hope to apply the findings to develop strategies that may help people who are at the extreme ends of a particular word-recognition dimension.
ESPN's FPI predicts outcome of every game on Iowa's schedule
ESPN’s Football Power Index is predicting every game of the 2024 college football season, including the full game-by-game win probabilities for Iowa. Coming off another 10-win season, Iowa checks in with the 6th-best chance to win the conference per the preseason Big Ten Championship odds via FanDuel. However, the overall makeup of the Hawkeyes lends Kirk Ferentz’s team to a lower outlook on the FPI.
Waterloo community to vote on high school merger plan after petition gathers enough support
Waterloo residents will decide the fate of a $165 million high school merger plan during the election this November. Voters will be asked to either approve or reject the sale of revenue bonds to fund the plan that was approved by the Waterloo Schools Board of Education on July 29. It originally didn’t require voter approval since the plan does not raise taxes because it is not funded through a bond referendum. Rather, the project is being funded through SAVE bonds, formerly known as school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds — an existing 1% statewide sales tax.
The Price is Right Live coming to Dubuque’s Five Flags Center
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Price is Right Live is coming to the Five Flags Center in Dubuque. The interactive stage show is set for 7 p.m. on September 14. During the show, randomly selected contestants play games like Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel, and Showcase. The show will have...
Linn County casino: Vendors selected to complete market study on potential impacts
RIVERSIDE, Iowa — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission selected two vendors to complete market research studies on the economic impact a new casino in Cedar Rapids would bring to the state. The commission selected The Innovation Group and Marquette Advisorson Thursday in Riverside to start studying those estimated...
29 cats rescued from sweltering van in Mason City, owner charged with neglect
MASON CITY, Iowa — Twenty nine cats are recovering after they were discovered trapped inside a Mason City van in temperatures of more than 90 degrees. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa's (ARL) Animal Welfare and Response Team helped Mason City Police remove the nearly thirty cats on Monday.
Dunkerton woman dies in rollover crash
DUNKERTON, Iowa (KCRG) - A Dunkerton woman died in a rollover crash after her vehicle hydroplaned on wet pavement, the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said 24-year-old Carli Teisinger, of Dunkerton, was driving a 2007 Toyota Corolla eastbound on Dunkerton Road at around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday when the vehicle hydroplaned on the wet pavement, causing her to lose control.
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.
Iowa weather: Mostly clear skies for big football weekend and Labor Day
DES MOINES, Iowa — Skies are gradually clearing Friday, with sunshine taking over northwest Iowa first, then spreading southeast into the afternoon. Temperatures should only warm into the low 80s, making today easily the most comfortable weather we've seen this week. The overall pattern will be much more comfortable...
New school year, more FAFSA delays for Iowa students
DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025-2026 FAFSA Application will be delayed again this year. While the application is typically released on October 1st, last year’s new application wasn’t available until January. This year, the department expects the application to be available by December 1st. The new application was […]
Main Street Index Reports Iowa’s Rural Economy Is in a Recession
(Omaha) It’s the R-word for the Midwest rural economy. Recession. University Economist Ernie Goss says the Midwest region’s Rural Main Street Economic Index fell to 40-point-nine for August, showing negative growth. Farmland prices are falling, and agriculture equipment sales and farm exports are down. One bright spot for rural Iowa is that Iowa remains stronger, holding at 51-point-six. Any number over 50 indicates growth.
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