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Marking the fifth anniversary of the EF5 tornado in Parkersburg and New Hartford

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Proceeds from this year's 5K go to the Parkersburg Fire Department to purchase a new truck. More>>

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Rain postpones N. Liberty Blues n' BBQ

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Weather has caused an annual celebration in North Liberty to be postponed for a day. More>>

Fatal crash north of Mechanicsville

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One person is dead after a crash in Cedar County Friday. More>>

Man arrested for sexual abuse

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An Iowa City man is in Johnson County Jail for allegations of sexually abusing two young boys. More>>

Dog gets reconstructive surgery to fix nose and upper lip

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Jake is a four to five-year-old black lab mix. After being found running around and neglected, Jake is now in the care of the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa in Decorah. More>>

Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him

The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him.... More>>

Former Waterloo teacher faces additional felony charge for sexual abuse

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A former Waterloo teacher faces a charge of felony sexual abuse in addition to lascivious acts with a minor. More>>

UNI President Ben Allen's last day

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Monday was President Ben Allen's last day. More>>

Lake McBride campsite busy in spite of incoming rain

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Neither high gas prices nor wet weather is a concern for David Stokesbary of Cedar Rapids He got his sailing in Friday while it's dry. "I was kind of disappointed it was going to be rainy because as More>>

Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school

Teachers and students at Plaza Towers Elementary School hunkered down against the storm just as they had been taught in countless tornado drills, their principal said Friday, recounting how she walked the halls until the... More>>

Coralville bank robbed Friday morning; Marion woman arrested

A Marion woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly robbed a Coralville bank Friday morning.

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A Marion woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly robbed a Coralville bank Friday morning. More>>

18 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport

Eighteen people were taken to the hospital Friday, at least two in serious condition, after they were hurt in a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlanta's airport, officials said. More>>

DNR estimates 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from derailed train

Officials from Canadian Pacific Railroad have removed three ethanol cars from the Little Cedar River near Charles City after a derailment Monday leaked tens of thousands of gallons of ethanol.

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Officials from Canadian Pacific Railroad have removed three ethanol cars from the Little Cedar River near Charles City after a derailment Monday leaked tens of thousands of gallons of ethanol. More>>

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Nominations sought for IA farm environmental award
Nominations sought for IA farm environmental award
Iowa leaders are calling for nominations for the 2013 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards.More >>
Iowa leaders are calling for nominations for the 2013 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards.More >>
Iowa elected official honored by White House
Iowa elected official honored by White House
An elected official in eastern Iowa is the recipient of a White House honor given to openly gay, lesbian and transgendered public officials.More >>
An elected official in eastern Iowa is the recipient of a White House honor given to openly gay, lesbian and transgendered public officials.More >>
Search for missing Iowa teen continues Saturday
Search for missing Iowa teen continues Saturday
The search continued Saturday for a missing Iowa teenager, despite rain and wind gusts of up to 25 mph.More >>
The search continued Saturday for a missing Iowa teenager, despite rain and wind gusts of up to 25 mph.More >>
Man undergoes surgery after being shot in groin
Man undergoes surgery after being shot in groin
A man has undergone surgery after being shot in the groin during an argument.More >>
A man has undergone surgery after being shot in the groin during an argument.More >>
Des Moines Salvation Army warns of tornado scam
Des Moines Salvation Army warns of tornado scam
The Salvation Army in Des Moines is warning Iowa residents to be on the lookout for fundraising scams that claim to be helping in the effort to help tornado victims in Oklahoma.More >>
The Salvation Army in Des Moines is warning Iowa residents to be on the lookout for fundraising scams that claim to be helping in the effort to help tornado victims in Oklahoma.More >>
New superintendent of Belmond-Klemme schools named
New superintendent of Belmond-Klemme schools named
A Minnesota man has been hired as the new superintendent of Belmond-Klemme public schools in north-central Iowa.More >>
A Minnesota man has been hired as the new superintendent of Belmond-Klemme public schools in north-central Iowa.More >>
Deadline approaches for eco-friendly farmer awards
Deadline approaches for eco-friendly farmer awards
Iowa officials want to recognize farmers that use environmentally friendly practices on their land.More >>
Iowa officials want to recognize farmers that use environmentally friendly practices on their land.More >>
Farmers in SE Iowa counties can seek disaster help
Farmers in SE Iowa counties can seek disaster help
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency says the USDA has included six southeast Iowa counties as part of a presidential major disaster designation that could help farmers who suffered damage in recent...More >>
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency says the USDA has included six southeast Iowa counties as part of a presidential major disaster designation that could help farmers who suffered damage in recent severe...More >>
Sheriff IDs man killed by train in western Iowa
Sheriff IDs man killed by train in western Iowa
Authorities have identified a man killed by a train in western Iowa as a Kansas man.More >>
Authorities have identified a man killed by a train in western Iowa as a Kansas man.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
Authorities are scaling back their search for a missing Iowa teenager abducted from a rural school bus stop this week. The state Department of Public Safety says trained law enforcement will narrow their search around Dayton...More >>

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Millions march against Monsanto in over 400 cities
Millions march against Monsanto in over 400 cities
Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday.More >>
Two million people marched in protest against seed giant Monsanto in hundreds of rallies across the U.S. and in over 50 other countries on Saturday.More >>
Bayern beats Dortmund 2-1 in final on Robben goal
Bayern beats Dortmund 2-1 in final on Robben goal
Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final Saturday, ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe's...More >>
Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final Saturday night, ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe's biggest...More >>
Anti-Muslim actions rise in UK over slain soldier
Anti-Muslim actions rise in UK over slain soldier
Counterterrorism police are questioning a friend of Michael Adebolajo, one of two men suspected of the savage killing of a British soldier.More >>
Police, politicians and activists in Britain are warning of rising anti-Muslim sentiment following the slaughter of an off-duty British soldier in a London street, an apparent act of Islamic extremism that has horrified the...More >>
French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris
French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris
France's military spokesman says a soldier has been stabbed in the throat in the French commercial district of La Defense outside Paris.More >>
A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district outside Paris on Saturday, and the government said it was trying to determine if there were any links to the brutal killing of a British soldier by...More >>
Graduates in tornado-raked Okla. town vow to stay
Graduates in tornado-raked Okla. town vow to stay
Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.More >>
Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.More >>
Bayern Munich wins Champions League final 2-1
Bayern Munich wins Champions League final 2-1
Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Champions League final, ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe's...More >>
Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Champions League final, ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe's biggest...More >>
Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse
Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse
Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.More >>
Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.More >>
Hezbollah chief commits to victory in Syria
Hezbollah chief commits to victory in Syria
Activists say forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have unleashed their heaviest artillery barrage in a week to dislodge rebels from a strategic western town.More >>
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group vowed to help propel President Bashar Assad to victory in Syria's bloody civil war, warning that the fall of the Damascus regime would give rise to extremists and...More >>
Kerry makes 1st official sub-Saharan Africa visit
Kerry makes 1st official sub-Saharan Africa visit
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Nigeria must respect human rights as it cracks down on the Islamist extremists. He's also pledging to work hard in the coming months to ease tensions between Sudan and...More >>
Making his first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday demanded that Nigeria respect human rights as it cracks down on Islamist extremists and pledged to work hard in the coming...More >>
Obama's drone rules provide limits, ambiguity
Obama's drone rules provide limits, ambiguity
President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the...More >>
President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can...More >>

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Marking the fifth anniversary of the EF5 tornado in Parkersburg and New Hartford
Marking the fifth anniversary of the EF5 tornado in Parkersburg and New Hartford
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-25 19:45:21 GMT
Proceeds from this year's 5K go to the Parkersburg Fire Department to purchase a new truck.More >>
Proceeds from this year's 5K go to the Parkersburg Fire Department to purchase a new truck.More >>
Fatal crash north of Mechanicsville
Fatal crash north of Mechanicsville
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:37:01 GMT
One person is dead after a crash in Cedar County Friday.More >>
One person is dead after a crash in Cedar County Friday.More >>
Man arrested for sexual abuse
Man arrested for sexual abuse
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:34:00 GMT
An Iowa City man is in Johnson County Jail for allegations of sexually abusing two young boys.More >>
An Iowa City man is in Johnson County Jail for allegations of sexually abusing two young boys.More >>
Former Waterloo teacher faces additional felony charge for sexual abuse
Former Waterloo teacher faces additional felony charge for sexual abuse
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 11:36 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:36:21 GMT
A former Waterloo teacher faces a charge of felony sexual abuse in addition to lascivious acts with a minor.More >>
A former Waterloo teacher faces a charge of felony sexual abuse in addition to lascivious acts with a minor.More >>
UNI President Ben Allen's last day
UNI President Ben Allen's last day
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:35:55 GMT
Monday was President Ben Allen's last day..More >>
Monday was President Ben Allen's last day.More >>
Coralville bank robbed Friday morning; Marion woman arrested
Coralville bank robbed Friday morning; Marion woman arrested
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:55:39 GMT
A Marion woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly robbed a Coralville bank Friday morning.
A Marion woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly robbed a Coralville bank Friday morning.More >>
A Marion woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly robbed a Coralville bank Friday morning.More >>
DNR estimates 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from derailed train
DNR estimates 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from derailed train
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:42:56 GMT
Officials from Canadian Pacific Railroad have removed three ethanol cars from the Little Cedar River near Charles City after a derailment Monday leaked tens of thousands of gallons of ethanol.
Most of the 49,000 gallons of ethanol has been recovered, but officials estimate 300 to 400 gallons of diesel fuel and 100 gallons of lube oil leaked into the stream.
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Officials from Canadian Pacific Railroad have removed three ethanol cars from the Little Cedar River near Charles City after a derailment Monday leaked tens of thousands of gallons of ethanol.More >>
Quakerdale, Lutheran Services expanding as BHC youth shelter closes
Quakerdale, Lutheran Services expanding as BHC youth shelter closes
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:49:33 GMT
Two private family service agencies have announced plans to expand their own youth shelters after one county had to cut services.More >>
Two private family service agencies have announced plans to expand their own youth shelters after one county had to cut services.More >>
Police investigate link between missing Dayton girl and Lyric and Elizabeth
Police investigate link between missing Dayton girl and Lyric and Elizabeth
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:40:44 GMT
According to Heather Collins, the late Michael Klunder is from Bremer County. Klunder is accused of taking two teenage girls on Monday.
According to Heather Collins, the late Michael Klunder is from Bremer County. Klunder is accused of taking two teenage girls on Monday.

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According to Heather Collins, the late Michael Klunder is from Bremer County. Klunder is accused of taking two teenage girls on Monday.

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Sallis recommended as new Waterloo East basketball coach
Sallis recommended as new Waterloo East basketball coach
The Waterloo Community School District announced on Thursday that Derek Sallis has been recommended to be the next head coach for the Waterloo East High School boys basketball team.
The Waterloo Community School District announced on Thursday that Derek Sallis has been recommended to be the next head coach for the Waterloo East High School boys basketball team.More >>
The Waterloo Community School District announced on Thursday that Derek Sallis has been recommended to be the next head coach for the Waterloo East High School boys basketball team.More >>
Jefferson H.S. names softball field after legendary coach
Jefferson H.S. names softball field after legendary coach
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.More >>
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.

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UNI athletic training students get pass rate of 100 percent
UNI athletic training students get pass rate of 100 percent
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams, compared to the national average of 70 percent.
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams.More >>
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams, compared to the national average of 70 percent.More >>

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Gold Star Teachers
Gold Star Teachers
KWWL is proud to congratulate this year's Gold Star Teachers. Click here to see them in action!More >>
KWWL is proud to congratulate this year's Gold Star Teachers. Click here to see them in action!More >>
Best of the Class
Best of the Class
See the best and brightest from eastern Iowa's high school graduates!More >>
See the best and brightest from eastern Iowa's high school graduates!More >>
Un-Natural Disasters +5: The Floods and Tornado of 2008
Un-Natural Disasters +5: The Floods and Tornado of 2008
Un-Natural Disasters
KWWL's coverage of the floods and tornado of 2008 can be found here. Also get more information on Terry Swails' "Un-Natural Disasters" and how to get your copy of the book and DVD.More >>
KWWL's coverage of the floods and tornado of 2008 can be found here. Also get more information on Terry Swails' "Un-Natural Disasters" and how to get your copy of the book and DVD.More >>
Your Eastern Iowa
Your Eastern Iowa
From severe weather to breaking news to pets, kids and RAGBRAI, find and submit photos of You Eastern Iowa right here.More >>
From severe weather to breaking news to pets, kids and RAGBRAI, find and submit photos of You Eastern Iowa right here.More >>
The Steele Report
The Steele Report
Newsmakers, politicians and community leaders sit down with Ron Steele for The Steele Report, every Sunday at 10 a.m. on KWWL. Find previous episodes here.More >>
Newsmakers, politicians and community leaders sit down with Ron Steele for The Steele Report, every Sunday at 10 a.m. on KWWL. Find previous episodes here.
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In Session: News from the Iowa Legislature
In Session
Find your legislator, track a bill and listen to audio from the Iowa Legislature. Get all of your Iowa political news from "In Session."More >>
Find your legislator, track a bill and listen to audio from the Iowa Legislature. Get all of your Iowa political news from "In Session."More >>
KWWL School Spirit
School Spirit
Does your school have spirit? Vote for them to win KWWL's School Spirit and be featured on Today in Iowa.More >>
Does your school have spirit? Vote for them to win KWWL's School Spirit and be featured on Today in Iowa.More >>
Someone You Should Know
Someone You Should Know
Click here to meet people who make a difference.More >>
Danielle Wagner introduces you to people who make a difference in eastern Iowa.
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Lyric & Elizabeth
Lyric & Elizabeth
A community mourns two Evansdale cousins. All related stories can be found here.More >>
A community mourns two Evansdale cousins. All related stories can be found here.
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You Decide
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, how far do you plan on traveling this weekend?

Less than 50 miles
Between 50 and 100 miles
Between 100 and 200 miles
Between 200 and 300 miles
Between 300 and 400 miles
Between 400 and 500 miles
I don't plan on traveling this weekend.
Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:
Less than 50 miles
26%
243 votes
Between 50 and 100 miles
9%
83 votes
Between 100 and 200 miles
7%
68 votes
Between 200 and 300 miles
2%
17 votes
Between 300 and 400 miles
1%
13 votes
Between 400 and 500 miles
3%
25 votes
I don't plan on traveling this weekend.
52%
496 votes