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Miller Riverview-Park and Campground will open for the season with limited camping on Friday, August 1st at 7:00 a.m. More>>
Tucked away between some farm fields near Kalona, you'll find Iowa's largest solar energy farm. It generates enough energy to power 120 homes. More>>
Once more, the tea party forced House Speaker John Boehner to blink. More>>
State Bank announced details for its "Cookin' for a Cause" series in Janesville. More>>
Several Iowans were arrested during a political protest in Washington, D.C. WHO-TV spoke with the group before leaving and says they were hoping to get arrested. More>>
The resignation of the Clayton County sheriff's office's chief deputy is raising questions. More>>
Cracks in Dubuque's sanitary and storm sewers are leading to overflows and problems for some homeowners. More>>
Kristen Rose Smith, 31, of Denver, Colo.A jury has convicted a Colorado woman of kidnapping a Wisconsin newborn and abandoning him in frigid temperatures. More>>
It's tax-free weekend! While things like food and school supplies will still be subject to sales tax, the tax-free holiday requires retailers to waive sales tax on most clothing and shoes this Friday and Saturday. More>>
The Glenwood Resource Center will pay a $2,000 state fine after a resident swallowed three batteries. More>>
The death toll from the worst recorded Ebola outbreak in history surpassed 700 in West Africa as security forces went house-to-house in Sierra Leone's capital Thursday looking for patients and others exposed to the... More>>
A popular Iowa City playground will soon close for a few weeks .The Downtown Iowa City children's play area on the Ped Mall will undergo a resurfacing project. More>>
An Akron man has been charged with first-degree murder after Plymouth County officials say he told them he caused the death of his mother. More>>
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is looking for donations of musical instruments to give middle school students the chance to participate in music. More>>
A Springville man accused of sexual abuse in Iowa has been arrested in Arkansas. More>>
Many Iowans are enjoying the state's relatively cool summer, but not those who operate swimming pools. More>>
Stop sunbathing and using indoor tanning beds, the acting U.S. surgeon general warned in a report released Tuesday that cites an alarming 200 percent jump in deadly melanoma cases since 1973. More>>
U.S. stocks are plunging, putting the market on track for its first monthly loss since January. More>>
Iowa State University Extension offices throughout the state will simultaneously host a webinar on Aug. 14 exploring the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer. More>>
After a few weeks off, construction has resumed for the new Cedar River Parkway near 8th Street Southeast in Waverly. More>>
On Thursday, the Health and Human Services Department awarded $250,000 in Affordable Care Act (ACA) funding to a health facility in Iowa. More>>
The jury is deliberating the case of a Colorado woman accused of kidnapping her newborn nephew in Wisconsin and leaving him at an Iowa gas station in frigid temperatures. More>>
Iowa prosecutors want to keep custody of a 53-year-old inmate so he can be committed for treatment of a sex disorder. More>>
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is getting a temporary $600,000 exhibit that will include a simulation of a World War I trench. More>>
A semi went into the ditch near the I-80 ramp on Thursday morning. (Michelle Corless, KWWL)The I-80 westbound ramp from I-380 appears to be opened again after a semi crash briefly closed it Thursday. More>>
The commission that oversees casino licenses in Iowa says it will not consider new projects for the next few years, but stopped short of imposing a formal moratorium. More>>
Cedar County Public Health will hold their annual Health and Safety Fair on Friday, August 1. More>>
The NCAA agreed on Tuesday to help athletes with head injuries in a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit that college sports' governing body touted as a major step forward but that critics say doesn't go... More>>
The Ebola virus kills 60 to 90 percent of the people that come into contact with it. Right now, it's confined to West Africa, but some say there's not much keeping it from spreading to the United States. More>>
If you hear some strange sounds coming from Kinnick Stadium this week, officials say, don't worry.The University of Iowa will begin the first phase of testing the upgraded audio system on July 30. More>>
Canadian Pacific crews inspect and repair the fire-damaged railroad bridge TuesdayOfficials say a railroad bridge has reopened in rural Dubuque County after what appeared to be a devastating fire.Canadian Pacific Railway spokeswoman Salem Woodrow said the bridge, located just North of the Dubuque/Jackson county line, reopened about 11:45 p.m. Tuesday. More>>
Dubuque police are investigating an IHOP employee for possible involvement in a recent armed robbery of IHOP in Dubuque, according to court documents. More>>
Israeli artillery shells tore through the walls of a U.N. school crowded with sleeping war refugees and back-to-back explosions rocked a market filled with shoppers Wednesday as Israel's stepped up campaign against... More>>
Courtesy KWWL viewer Julie JonesFirefighters spent the night battling a large fire at the Bottomz Up Bar and Grill in Frederika. More>>
A sharply divided House approved a Republican plan Wednesday to launch a campaign-season lawsuit against President Barack Obama, accusing him of exceeding the bounds of his constitutional authority. Obama and other... More>>
To get more students to buy, the university was trying to offer new incentives, ranging from Hy-Vee gift cards to free tuition. But it's that "free tuition" part that may pose problems for the athletic department -- and as of Wednesday evening, athletic officials weren't sure it was entirely legal. More>>
U.S. health officials are monitoring the Ebola outbreak in Africa but say the risk of the deadly germ spreading to the United States is remote. More>>
Almost two weeks after Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was blown out of the sky, the remains of some passengers are feared rotting in the 90-degree (32-degree Celsius) midsummer heat, deepening the frustration of relatives... More>>
Federal regulators say Archer Daniels Midland Co. has agreed to settle allegations that it violated Clean Water Act rules at oil storage facilities in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. More>>
Cedar Rapids is joining the expanding pool of U.S. cities that want to kick-start fledgling businesses. More>>
In a story July 29 about consumer debt reported to collection agencies, The Associated Press erroneously indicated that 80 percent of Americans have no debt on file. The study released Tuesday by the Urban Institute found... More>>
A former Waterloo teacher is going to prison. The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Larry Twigg's conviction and sentence. More>>
A Connecticut baby has arrived with a splash, right into a toilet bowl. More>>
Surveys show about 18 percent of adults in Iowa smoke regularly, but less than half that percentage acknowledge smoking when signing up for insurance with federally mandated forms. More>>
The prosecution has rested in the federal trial of a Colorado woman accused of kidnapping her half-sister's newborn in Wisconsin and abandoning the baby in Iowa. More>>
A former Des Moines school board member will be on the ballot for governor as a third-party candidate. More>>
NBC has picked its Peter Pan: high-flying "Girls" star Allison Williams. More>>
Registration for the twelfth annual Fish-O-Rama begins Wednesday at noon at Manhattan Pavilion of Robbins Lake in Cedar Rapids. More>>
To help residents learn how to create beautiful, yet low-maintenance yards that benefit the environment, Backyard Abundance is hosting a free yard tour Saturday, Aug. 2 in Iowa City. More>>
Five current University of Iowa students who purchase their 2014 Iowa football student season ticket will be rewarded with something that won't just put a smile on their face, but on their parents' as well: free tuition for the 2014 Fall and 2015 Spring semester of classes at the UI.
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Dr. Lee Nelson, Wartburg College director of choral activities, has been selected to conduct the 68th annual Iowa All-State Choir in November.According to the Wartburg Marketing and Communications, the associate professor of music will conduct the 600 selected singers during their Iowa Music Festival performance at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m.More than 3,000 students will audition this fall for the annual concert that dates back to 1946.“It is the most presti... More>>
A U.S. Marine from Cedar Falls and his dog, are making it safer for their fellow soldiers. Taylor Cross, 21, is a Marine corporal and graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 2012. He is the caretaker and trainer for Vito, an explosive detector. They both are currently serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines in Afghanistan.
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A hot air balloon brushed a power line and caused an outage at the National Balloon Classic near Indianola. More>>
No one knows for sure just how many people Patrick Sawyer came into contact with the day he boarded a flight in Liberia, had a stopover in Ghana, changed planes in Togo, and then arrived in Nigeria, where authorities say... More>>
A broken water main near the UCLA campus Tuesday sent a geyser of water some 30 feet into the air, trapping people in underground parking garages and covering some of the best-known parts of campus in water, including the... More>>
The U.S. Surgeon General is calling for people to stop tanning and sunbathing.
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Strap on your running shoes and get ready to party at The Rave Run 5K in Cedar Rapids. It's a neon 5K. More>>
Tom Beener wasn't a prisoner on Alcatraz, but he made his escape all the same. More>>
Regional property sales in the first six months of 2014 are down 4 percent compared to property sales in the first six months of 2013. More>>
In just one week, the Linn County Sheriff's Office was involved in two high-speed pursuits across multiple counties and the latest involved a carjacking. More>>
Canadian Pacific crews inspect and repair the fire-damaged railroad bridge TuesdayCanadian Pacific Railway is declining to say exactly when it might re-open one of its bridges in Dubuque County that was heavily damaged Monday in a fire. More>>
While the temperature may not feel like it, it's definitely summer time, and the Iowa City Police Department wants to remind everyone that the risk of having your home, business, or vehicle burglarized can be reduced. More>>
Lawmakers are hammering out a $17 billion deal that would allow veterans to see local doctors and specialists if they live more than 40 miles from the nearest VA Hospital, or if the wait time for an appointment is more than 30 days. More>>
Spurred to action by the downing of the Malaysian airliner, the European Union approved dramatically tougher economic sanctions Tuesday against Russia, including an arms embargo and restrictions on state-owned banks.... More>>
Israel unleashed its heaviest air and artillery assault of the Gaza war on Tuesday, destroying key symbols of Hamas control, shutting down the territory's only power plant and leaving at least 128 Palestinians dead on... More>>
Some big changes have taken place in the Clayton County Sheriff's Office, right in the middle of two of the busiest weeks of the summer for the county. More>>
An Elkport man was arrested Saturday after a hit-and-run accident in Clayton County. More>>
Iowa farmers are jumping at the opportunity to test new conservation practices. More>>
Authorities say a 17-year-old boy fell about 80 feet from a cliff at an eastern Iowa park. More>>
Police say a Davenport man was found passed out in front of a convenience store with a stolen cheeseburger from the business in his pocket. More>>
Gladbrook Trees Forever is hosting a free educational workshop to help people learn about Emerald Ash Bore (EAB), a tree-eating beetle that has already killed tens of thousands of ash trees in the United States.On Thursday, July 31, experts with the Iowa State Extension Office, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship EAB Outreach and Regulatory Coordinator, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Trees Forever will discuss how to deal with the pest.The workshop is at 7 p.... More>>
Fire fighters in Hudson put out a fire that started in a home Tuesday morning. More>>
A settlement has been reached with the NCAA in a class-action lawsuit about head injuries. More>>
Deb Krebill, a 23-year veteran of the Marion Fire Department, has been named the new fire chief. More>>
Iowa City's Friends of Historic Preservation is sponsoring a free demonstration workshop on "Do it Yourself" rain barrels. More>>
The city of Asbury is adding something new to their fall recreational program lineup: flag football and ultimate Frisbee. More>>
The City of Cedar Rapids has closed the Daniels Park splash pad for repairs. More>>
Police still doesn't know how 69 year-old Dennis Washburn died. More>>
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it is continuing to implement provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill that will expand insurance coverage options for farmers and ranchers. More>>
The USDA Rural Development is accepting applications to refinance home loans in eligible rural areas through its Direct Home Loan Program. More>>
Governor Terry Branstad signed a letter on Tuesday to be delivered to President Obama requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 22 Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe weather that occurred between June 26 and July 7, 2014.The counties included in the request are the following: Audubon, Black Hawk, Butler, Cedar, Des Moines, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Ida, Iowa, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Mahaska, Muscatine, Poweshiek, Tama and Wash... More>>
Family members of former Black Hawk County Deputy Doug Norton have opened up registration for their third annual Memorial Bean Bag Tournament.Norton died in 2011 after a heart attack following a workout near his home. He was 32 years old.The Deputy Doug Norton Memorial Bean Bag Tournament will be held Saturday, August 23, at the 4-H Building in Waverly, beginning at 11:30 a.m.Proceeds from each team's $35 entry fee will be used for a scholarship for Waverly-Shell Rock High School students who... More>>
Two people were injured in a crash early Friday morning in Bremer County. More>>
A bowling tournament, silent auction and raffle are planned for Saturday, August 2nd, at Maple Lanes in Waterloo.Family members say the benefit has been organized in memory of Valerie Schneider, her boyfriend and his daughter, who were all killed when a drunk driver crashed into them on August 10, 2013.To commemorate Schneider's life, her family and friends plan to give out at least one college scholarship each year from the money raised at the bowling event. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. on ... More>>
It has been a cooler-than-normal summer so far, and it looks like that trend will continue through much of August. More>>
Photo Courtesy: Pat TaylorKenny Mills and his family were wrapping up a day of boating on the Mississippi River Saturday afternoon, when the wake from a nearby vessel swept water into his boat, causing it to sink and eventually capsize. More>>
Linn County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a high-speed chase on Interstate 380 on Tuesday. More>>
Richard Taylor, 79, of Waterloo went missing Saturday morning.Family and friends are worried they haven't seen or heard from a 79-year-old Waterloo man who uses a pacemaker since this weekend. More>>
Mark your calendars for this coming weekend ?and head out to stock your closets with back to school clothes. Iowa retailers anticipate another big turnout for this year's sales tax holiday, Friday, Aug. 1, and Saturday, Aug. 2.During the two-day period, retailers waive sales tax on most clothing and shoes priced below $100. This applies at big-box retailers as well as local stores.State lawmakers approved the annual tax holiday in 1999 to give families a break as they buy back-to-school cloth... More>>
Mayflies have begun emerging from the Mississippi River in swarms that show up on radar like thunderstorms, coat roads and leave behind slimy messes. They've already been blamed for at least one car crash this week in... More>>
Iowa City's award-winning annual waste reduction and reuse event is back again, for the eighth year. More>>
For owners of GM's most popular pickups, recalls have been almost a monthly occurrence this year.The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra have been recalled six times so far in 2014, making them the year's most frequently recalled vehicles. And it doesn't stop there - the two trucks have been recalled nine times since they hit showrooms 12 months ago.The Silverado and the Sierra are nearly identical - the trucks share the same frame and many of the same parts and design features.So far... More>>
A national survey finds the average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plummeted 9 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $3.58.That's the largest drop this year.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said the decrease came despite a rise in crude-oil prices. Lundberg says U.S. refiners, enjoying plentiful supplies, aggressively cut wholesale prices to chase sales.It's even cheaper for Iowans to fill up the gas tank. The average price across the state for a gallon of regular is $3.43. More>>
Police say a toddler crashed a Jeep into an Oregon home, then ran back to his home to watch cartoons. More>>
According to the Waterloo Courier a man has been arrested after he allegedly doused his own home in gasoline after an argument with his girlfriend. , 41 was arrested for first degree arson and first-degree harassment. More>>
The Waterloo Regional Airport is in need of volunteers for an emergency training exercise they will be doing on August 7.The exercise has around 60 people who portray victims and loved ones of victims in a simulated airport emergency.
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On Sunday, August 3, from 12pm-4pm the United Way will be celebrating is 100th year with a community-wide birthday party. The party is free to attend and will have events for the whole family. Some of the events include: photo booth, bounce houses, water balloon toss, story time with the Cedar Rapids Library, free cupcakes and ice cream, and live entertainment.
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The Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls is hosting the 5th Annual Touch-a-Truck event.This event is an outdoor event held at the National Cattle Congress on Saturday, August 16 from 11am-2pm.Kids will be able to get up close and personal with over 20 different vehicles, such as police cars, ambulances, dump trucks and excavators.
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The recent rise in heroin abuse across the county is injecting eastern Iowa, and local, state, and federal leaders are trying to figure out why. More>>
One of eastern Iowa's lasting remnants showing the impact of the farm crisis may finally be getting a long-awaited makeover. More>>
Signaling an escalation of Israel's Gaza operation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israelis Monday to be ready for a "prolonged" war, and the military warned Palestinians in three large neighborhoods to leave... More>>
In an escalation of tensions, the Obama administration accused Russia on Monday of conducting tests in violation of a 1987 nuclear missile treaty, calling the breach "a very serious matter" and going public with... More>>
Bank robbery and firearm charges have been brought against two Cedar Rapids residents.Javon Dockery, 29, and Bria Daudinot, 21, robbed the US Bank on 16th Ave in Cedar Rapids on June 26, according to authorities. More>>
The City of Cedar Rapids announced on Monday that veterans will be offered a free round of golf between Monday, August 25 and Monday, September 1 as a part of Patriot Week. More>>
A massive construction project to extend Highway 100 is causing some major headaches for drivers in Cedar Rapids. Starting Tuesday, traffic on Edgewood Rd will go through a detour with only one lane in each direction. More>>
Police now say an Iowa City Pedestrian Mall shooting only involved one suspect, and he is now in custody. More>>
Courtesy Dubuque Telegraph-HeraldA Dubuque County railroad bridge is considered a total loss after a fire late Monday morning. More>>
Panicky residents in an eastern Ukrainian town fled their homes Monday carrying a few possessions in plastic bags and small suitcases as shells exploded in the distance, fighting that also prevented an international police... More>>
Two houses were hit after shots were fired Sunday night in Waterloo. More>>
Serious charges are filed against a Waterloo East High School teacher and coach, who is now out of a job.
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A former Iowa City man has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for meth distribution crimes. More>>
Red Lobster wants to be seen as a purveyor of quality seafood, so it's getting rid of some of its promotional discounts and stacking the food higher on plates, as is the style at fancier restaurants. More>>
A northeast Iowa nursing home lauded by the governor's office as among the best in the state was cited seven weeks earlier for unsanitary conditions in its kitchen. More>>
Kristen SmithJury selection has begun in the federal trial of a Colorado woman accused of kidnapping her newborn nephew in Wisconsin and abandoning him in freezing temperatures in Iowa. More>>
Authorities say one person has been killed and several others injured in a collision between a car and pickup in eastern Iowa. More>>
The idea of living in a four-bedroom apartment with three unrelated roommates may be coming to a stop in Cedar Falls. More>>
Dubuque climbs to the Top 10 in Forbes for one of the best places for business and careers.
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Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa plans to close its store in the Crossroads Center area, and build a new one.For the last 5-6 years Goodwill has been working towards getting away from leased facilities and towards owning their own facilities. The current store in one of the older units in the area, and is very dated, according to a Goodwill employee. There is also current concerns with security issues and safety problems. The store will be less square footage, but according to Chris Hars... More>>
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that they will be offering low-interest federal disaster loans to Iowa residents and business owners that were affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place June 26- July 9.Since the storms and flooding took place, the Cedar Rapids Mayor, Ron Corbetter, City Council Members and the City Manager, Jeff Pomeranz have been working closely with the Congressional Delegation and State officials to bring relief and help to Cedar Rapids... More>>
Starting today, U.S. 52 will be down to one lane on the Upper Iowa River bridge near Decorah. This is due to the bridge deck joint will be getting repaired. For now, motorists will be directed through the construction by temporary traffic lights. Signs will be posted in advance of the construction to reminder both directions of traffic to be alert. The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution and obey the speed limit signs. More>>
Born and raised in Decorah, Lydia Dawley will always call Iowa home. Now 17 years old, she's grown up on property that's been in her family for years. Now, Dawley represents Winneshiek County as the 2014 Fair Queen. More>>
The Pedestrian Mall is a popular place for kids to play in Iowa City. If they get too hot on the playground, they can head over to the fountain. Yet, the area was a crime scene early Sunday morning when someone shot a gun in the air. More>>
Stepping up pressure on Moscow, the U.S. on Sunday released satellite images it says show that rockets have been fired from Russia into neighboring eastern Ukraine and that heavy artillery for separatists has crossed the... More>>
A Muscatine man is in the hospital after his motorcycle crashed on a Jo Daviess Co., Ill. road. More>>
Quick thinking by a group of people on the Mississippi River Saturday may have helped save the lives of six people. More>>
A former Iowa inmate who was sentenced to life in prison has died less than a year being granted compassionate release because she was dying. More>>
Police in Cedar Rapids are investigating a report of shots fired from early Sunday morning. More>>
RAGBRAI official came to a close Saturday with the tradition of dipping the tires in the Mississippi River in Guttenberg. More>>
A 36-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle accident in Palo, just northwest of Cedar Rapids, Saturday morning. More>>
A narrowly focused medical marijuana law just took effect in Iowa, but advocates are already hoping they can expand access to the drug for the chronically ill. More>>
A plane made an emergency landing in Black Hawk county Saturday evening after experiencing engine trouble. More>>
RAGBRAI riders left their mark in Independence after Friday's overnight stop. More>>
The Iowa Department of Human Services is warning that some Iowa businesses will have to pay for equipment and supplies, or pay transaction fees, to accept food stamp payments. More>>
The Julien Dubuque Bridge, which connects Dubuque to East Dubuque, Illinois, reopened Saturday at 4 p.m. That's more than four and a half days ahead of schedule, according to the Iowa DOT.
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Authorities in eastern Iowa's Johnson County are reporting a dramatic increase in the number of heroin overdose deaths. More>>
The University of Dubuque's Heritage Center will host an open house on Mon., Aug. 4, where people can buy tickets for the center's upcoming performing arts season. More>>
Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque earned national recognition for the third consecutive year. More>>
For many Iowans and cycling enthusiasts everywhere, participating in Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, is an item on their bucket list. More>>
Thousands of cyclists have made their way to Guttenberg on Saturday, the final stop on this year's Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. More>>
Iowa City has fully reopened North Dubuque Street after flood waters fully receded and the road was assessed and repaired. More>>
The unexpected discovery of a sunfish near Muscatine not seen in Iowa in more than 80 years has fish experts perplexed and excited. More>>
Even though the beginning of the week seemed unusually hot even for an Iowa summer, the month of July as a whole has been unusually cool. More>>
A 10-month-old Kansas girl died after being strapped for more than two hours inside a sweltering car, and police arrested a foster parent who said he'd forgotten about her until something on TV jogged his memory, an... More>>
Cyclists pulled into Independence throughout the day on Friday for their last overnight stop at RAGBRAI. More>>
Two men carjacked a woman at gunpoint but soon sped out of control, killing three children Friday as they plowed into a group selling fruit to raise money for their church, Philadelphia police said. More>>
A planned equipment update in Cedar Falls will cause low water pressure for some on Sunday. More>>
A local organization is scrambling to find tools to complete a project on time. More>>
One eastern Iowa city just dropped almost $1 million on a new fire truck, which can do something most people have probably never seen. More>>
Iowa DOT resident construction engineer Hugh Holak said the Julien Dubuque Bridge could open as early as Monday, four days ahead of schedule. More>>
Grilling eggs can serve as one way to shake up an average breakfast, or an option for an early tailgate as we inch closer to football season. More>>
A Des Moines man is awaiting a federal judge's ruling to determine whether he can preach at the Iowa State Fair this year without getting into trouble. More>>
It was lunchtime when a tracked launcher with four SA-11 surface-to-air missiles rolled into town and parked on Karapetyan Street. Fifteen hundred miles (2,400 kilometers) to the west, passengers were checking in for... More>>
The globe is on a hot streak, setting a heat record in June. That's after the world broke a record in May. More>>
Former Linn County Attorney Eugene Kopecky has sued the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission over its rejection of the proposed Cedar Rapids casino. More>>
One person is in Linn County jail after gunfire damaged a Cedar Rapids home Friday morning. More>>
A youth triathlon will be held in Cedar Rapids, causing some roads to be closed temporarily.
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A Dubuque business is speaking out after being targets of a recent scam. More>>
A Waterloo boxer says he is putting up 100 percent of his own money to promote a big night of professional boxing Saturday night August 2nd at the Five Sullivan Brothers' Convention Center. Brandon Marks is promoting an 11 fight card featuring unbeaten Greg Sykes, Mike Plazola and national golden glove competitor Kevin Cruz in his first professional fight among others.Marks said, "Because I put the card together it's going to be the best you have ever seen in the Cedar Valley-- It's going to... More>>
An Air Algerie jetliner carrying 116 people crashed Thursday in a rainstorm over restive Mali, the third major international aviation disaster in a week. More>>
The Toledo group that that fought to keep the now-closed Iowa Juvenile Home open says they'd like to see the facility re-purposed to house immigrant children from Central America. More>>
After a long day on the bike, RAGBRAI riders were looking for welcome break as the rolled into Waverly. More>>
Miller-Riverview Park and Campground in Dubuque is expected to open on August 1st. More>>
Two more military aircraft carrying remains of victims from the Malaysian plane disaster arrived in the Netherlands on Thursday, while Australian and Dutch diplomats joined to promote a plan for a U.N. team to secure the... More>>
A U.N. school in Gaza crowded with hundreds of Palestinians seeking refuge from fierce fighting came under fire Thursday, killing at least 15 civilians and leaving a sad tableau of blood-spattered pillows, blankets and... More>>
Bicyclists all have a reason for participating in RAGBRAI. For the Griffin family of Birmingham, Alabama, RAGBRAI has been a great opportunity to spread awareness about Duchenne disease. More>>
Year-long detours will begin on Edgewood Road in Cedar Rapids on Monday as a part of the Highway 100 project. More>>
The mother of one of two girls abducted from an Evansdale lake has pleaded guilty to drug charges. More>>
Construction on the Julien Dubuque/U.S. Highway 20 bridge may wrap up a day or two earlier than scheduled. More>>
Highway 218 is always busy with vehicles. Add about 20,000 cyclists, and it could lead to a dangerous situation. More>>
More than five months after Cedar Rapids businesses were burglarized, police have made two arrests. More>>
The United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States will be accepting donations of school supplies for kids in need, during an upcoming drive spanning two separate weekends. More>>
A high speed chase ends in a family's yard where kids had been playing just minutes before. More>>
A convicted armed robber who eluded authorities for nearly 41 years after escaping prison has appeared in court in Cedar Rapids on Social Security fraud and identity theft charges. More>>
The caption added by the Black Hawk County Democrats reads, "One was a white supremacist. The other isn't." The post was later removed.An eastern Iowa Republican group called a recent Facebook post by a local Democratic group on a social media site "offensive," and the Democratic group apologized this week. More>>
Gov. Terry Branstad wants the federal government to notify state officials about any immigrant children placed in Iowa. More>>
Dubuque Police and Dubuque Fire are investigating a fire that took place at Dick's Sporting Goods at Kennedy Mall in Dubuque Thursday morning. More>>
The Highway Patrol says a dozen piglets died when they fell from a moving semitrailer on Interstate 29 in eastern North Dakota. More>>
The federal government says insurers owe Iowans nearly $1.8 million in refunds because of a provision in the Affordable Care Act. More>>
Doug Francis sums up the popular phrase from this week: "It is hot." More>>
A Sioux City man's death Thursday morning is the second death recorded at this year's RAGBRAI. More>>
The Dubuque City Council has awarded $35,000 in funding to seven Dubuque arts and culture organizations. More>>
It's only right to go All Knight -- that's the slogan -- figuratively, and literally -- painted all over the town of Waverly as it anxiously awaits cyclists. More>>
Beginning at the end of the day on Saturday, Aug. 2, the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Pool in Iowa City will be closed for routine and preventative maintenance. More>>
This author is sure to get you in touch with your Irish roots. More>>
Last December, the Iowa State and University of Northern Iowa men's basketball teams put on a show at the Wells Fargo Arena in a game that the Cyclones won in overtime.
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University of Northern Iowa Athletic Director, Troy Dannen,knows the UNI Domeneeds improvements, but those improvements are still a couple of years away.Dannen told The Des Moines Registerthe Dome renovations, when they are finalized, will be part of a broader campaignandin the areas of a"low eight-figure project."The UNI Dome opened in 1976 with very few renovations since that time.Dannen says the Dome needs wider concourse areas, premium seating and larger restrooms. $1.2 million is being s... More>>
Iowan Macey Lynn Stills is headed to prison on a fentanyl distribution conviction, associated with a fatal drug overdose last year.Federal Chief District Court Judge, James Gritzner, sentenced the 23-year old West Des Moines woman to 21-months, following her guilty plea to distribution of fentanyl, a drug commonly associated with pain relief. United States Attorney, Nicholas Klinefeldt, says Stills stole fentanyl patches from her employer in 2013. She sold four of them to an individual for $1... More>>
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