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World War II aircraft flights, tours available in Dubuque
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Commemorative Air Force is offering flights and tours of several World War II aircraft at the Dubuque Regional Airport. One of the aircraft on display is the B-29 Super-fortress “FIFI.” It’s one of the last two of its kind in operation, after nearly going extinct.
Photos: Johnson County Fair 2024
Members of the Johnson County area came together at the southern edge of Iowa City for the Johnson County Fair to celebrate and display the agricultural side of the county spanning over six days from Saturday, July 20 to Thursday, July 25. The fair hosted a variety of events ranging...
White Corner University: Iowa finds heir to Cooper DeJean, names next starting white CB
The Iowa Hawkeyes wasted no time replacing top defensive back Cooper DeJean in their secondary. After three seasons at Iowa, DeJean declared for the NFL Draft and was selected No. 40 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles. That left a vacancy at one of their cornerback positions, and Iowa found their next man for the job: sophomore CB John Nestor.
Police temporarily close West Des Moines park following a Friday night fight involving 50 people
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The West Des Moines Police Department has temporarily closed a popular park as investigators look into multiple recent incidents. Police, along with the West Des Moines parks and Recreation team, temporarily closed Crossroads Park Saturday afternoon. The park will remain closed through the weekend.
Lindaman becomes 9th Ankeny player to join IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame
The 2012 Ankeny softball team was already blessed with a handful of stars. But when eighth grader Kendyl Lindaman joined the team’s lineup, the Hawkettes became nearly unbeatable. Lindaman set a Class 5A tournament record with three home runs while helping Ankeny to the 13th state championship in school...
Backyard chicken flocks could be seeing some new restrictions, flock owners are frustrated
DES MOINES, Iowa — There's some cooped up anger surrounding a possible new city ordinance. The Des Moines City Council proposed new restrictions on backyard chicken flocks Monday, which would ban roosters and shrink the number of allowed hens from the limit it currently sits at of 30, down to 12.
RAGBRAI riders make overnight stop in Mt. Pleasant before ending ride in Burlington
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (KWQC) - RAGBRAI bike riders made an overnight stop in Mt. Pleasant to celebrate their trip across the state over the past week. The wave of riders was a sight to see for people visiting RAGBRAI such as Aimee Iverson. “Everyone is willing to say hi, it’s...
New Alzheimer’s drugs give Iowa patients 'genuine hope,' Des Moines doctor says
DES MOINES, Iowa — Doyle and Starr Scott follow the same routine every other Wednesday. "I'm here for an infusion," Doyle announces as he steps up to the counter beyond the emergency room doors of Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. Just like they've taken on every challenge for...
It Might Get More Difficult to Avoid Speed Cameras in Iowa Very Soon
The topic of combatting speeders and promote safer driving practices has been a hot-button topic for Iowa over the last couple years. Speed cameras are now more common than ever, and they could get even more ubiquitous after this piece of news came out of the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) this week.
Iowa Weather Alert: Severe Storms with Damaging Winds and Large Hail After 4 PM
Des Moines, IA – Severe weather is expected to impact western Iowa late this afternoon, with forecasts predicting damaging winds and large hail. According to the US National Weather Service in Des Moines, these severe storms are anticipated to develop after 4 PM and will likely continue into the evening hours.
After years of fighting Iowa’s strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect Monday, a drastic change that enrages — but doesn’t surprise — Sarah Traxler. When Traxler, an OB-GYN based in Minnesota and the chief medical officer of Planned...
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