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By The Associated Press When U.S. and European airlines quickly canceled flights to Israel on Tuesday, they showed both a skittishness and a new sense of urgency in dealing with global trouble spots... More>>
In Class 2A, North Butler gave up three runs all in the first inning and falls short to number 2 Earlham 3-0.
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A Prairie Walk and Talk will be going through the Cedar Hills Sand Prairie.
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The Pork Tornadoes are coming to Uptown Friday Nights in Cedar Rapids.
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Initial reports show at least 122 children that came into the U.S. illegally are now living in Iowa. According to a representative at Senator Chuck Grassley's office, the Department of Health and Human Services has updated that number to 139. More>>
An eastern Iowa man is injured after his tractor rolled in a ditch, landing on top of him. More>>
The ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip is a world away, but the killings there are impacting one man in eastern Iowa. More>>
The Waterloo Municipal Band will play their final concert of the season on Thursday, July 24. More>>
The skies above Dubuque will be filled with historical aircraft in late July. More>>
Some Waterloo students will find internet fame singing in a video that will premier at the Glasgow 2014 United Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom. More>>
\Local 4-H clubs are stepping up support for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank at the Black Hawk County Fair. More>>
Knutson Construction broke ground a $1.5 million addition to the East Assembly building of Freund-Vector. More>>
President Barack Obama's health care law is snarled in another big legal battle, with two federal appeals courts issuing contradictory rulings on a key financing issue within hours of each other Tuesday. More>>
Equipment works on Farley Road TuesdayOne long-awaited road project is turning into a nightmare for some area neighbors. More>>
A spokesman from the American Red Cross tells KWWL this weekend's project to install smoke alarms in Arlington was a success.Volunteers from the American Red Cross teamed up with the Arlington Fire Department and canvassed the entire town to make sure all homes had working smoke alarms."It was clear to the group that our goal to leave the community better prepared and more resilient was achieved," said Brandon Holstrom from the American Red Cross. According to a press release, out of 156 home... More>>
First responders in Waverly say they're prepared to handle an influx of patients during RAGBRAI. More>>
The Taste of Dubuque is set for Thurs., Aug. 7, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the grounds of the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in the Port of Dubuque. More>>
As workers wrap up the second day of construction on the Julien Dubuque/U.S. Highway 20 bridge, the Iowa Department of Transportation says it's possible the job may wrap up early. More>>
The Indian Creek Nature Center launched their Amazing Space campaign on Tuesday. More>>
It's extremely hot outside and some people can't afford or don't have air conditioning.
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When the heat rises, Roma Jean Dicken stays indoors.
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A train bearing the dead from the downed Malaysian airliner finally reached Ukrainian government-held territory Tuesday, but the pro-Russian separatists in control of the crash site showed little willingness to allow the... More>>
Courtesy Waterloo Fire RescueWaterloo Fire and Rescue crews were called to Black Hawk Creek, just off of Falls Avenue, early Tuesday afternoon after a car was found floating in the water. 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>>
The U.S. and Egypt sought Tuesday to find an end to two weeks of bloodshed in the Gaza Strip, and officials raised the possibility of restarting stalled peace talks between Israel and Palestinian authorities as a necessary... More>>
Ernie WillsherThe former police chief of a northern Iowa city is fighting to get his job back after being demoted. More>>
A 63-year-old man died while riding RAGBRAI on Monday, marking the first for this year's event. More>>
Mike and Erin Peat of Dubuque are urging Iowans to participate in a nationwide White House call-in day on Wednesday to help bring adopted children like the Peats' children home. More>>
Marion residents will have an opportunity to meet the four people vying for the fire chief position at a reception on Saturday. More>>
A Mt. Vernon man was taken to the hospital after his vehicle rear-ended another vehicle on Highway 30 on Monday.
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An "all-inclusive" playground is coming to Monona. More>>
The Black Hawk County 4-H and FFA Fair starts this week in Waterloo.
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Hanging on Sue Spece's wall, there's a saying. More>>
Calmer winds and cooler temperatures helped firefighters go on the offensive Monday against a destructive wildfire that has charred hundreds of square miles in Washington state and is the largest in state history. More>>
A family of three are all facing charges after a huge fight involving 15 people. More>>
A high-level attempt by the U.N. chief and the U.S. secretary of state to end deadly Israel-Hamas fighting was off to a rough start Monday: Gaza's Hamas rulers signaled they won't agree to an unconditional... More>>
President Barack Obama sternly called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to compel Kremlin-backed separatists to stop hampering the probe at the Ukraine site of a downed passenger jet and allow international investigators... More>>
Gov. Rick Perry is deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops to the Texas-Mexico border over the next month to combat what he said Monday were criminals exploiting a surge of children pouring into the U.S. illegally. More>>
A Grant County Wisconsin is fire is being blamed on a child. More>>
Experts say the problem with dams is that you may not know you're in danger until it's too late. Once you're sucked in, it can be impossible to get out. More>>
A Bloomfield man was found dead of a gunshot wound early Monday morning, but police say the public isn't in danger. More>>
The University of Northern Iowa is bringing back its annual homecoming parade this year after a seven-year break. More>>
President Barack Obama on Monday ordered employment protection for gay and transgender employees who work for the federal government or for companies holding federal contracts, telling advocates he embraced the... More>>
As the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa rolls on, Monday featured one of the shortest legs along the route. That's a good thing considering the heat.
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A college friend was convicted Monday of trying to protect Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev by agreeing with another friend to get rid of a backpack and disabled fireworks they took from his dorm room... More>>
Mariannette Miller-MeeksA Kentucky senator will stump for an Iowa woman's congressional campaign in Iowa City next month. More>>
Four people were arrested after three reports of shootings and shots-fired in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, though police haven't yet said if any of them are directly involved in the shooting. More>>
An insurance company is offering a reward for information about a burglary that happened over the weekend at a Dyersville auto parts store. More>>
A worker places a sign, launching the 10-day Julien Dubuque/US Highway 20 bridge closureIt's official: The Julien Dubuque/U.S. Highway 20 bridge connecting Iowa to Illinois over the Mississippi River is now closed for 10 days. More>>
The families and friends of Dutch citizens blown out of the sky above Ukraine poured out their grief and anger Monday at a meeting with their monarch and political leaders. More>>
The thousands of bicycle riders participating in this year's RAGBRAI ride are facing the hottest temperatures of the summer so far. More>>
The leader of the pro-Russian rebels has agreed to hand over both black boxes from Flight 17 to Malaysian investigators who are in Ukraine, Malaysia's prime minister said early Tuesday. More>>
Last year at this time, Donald Constable of Minnesota was struggling mightily in his first year on the PGA tour. On Sunday, Constable won the Waterloo Open championship and the $55,000 first place prize in a playoff with Jeffery Kellen of Oklahoma.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary and former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack signed a proclamation declaring Aug. 3-9 National Farmers Market Week. More>>
Waterloo area residents are being encouraged to apply to be volunteer police officers.
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An Iowa tree service owner is recovering after falling about 40 feet from a tree. More>>
The crash of the Malaysian airliner in rebel-held eastern Ukraine is being viewed as a potential turning-point in the conflict - either, the international revulsion over the death of all 298 people on board will force the... More>>
Mohammad Afif and his family were about to start a new chapter in their lives. Afif was getting set to begin his university studies in architecture, and his father was preparing to move back to Malaysia with his wife and... More>>
A pit bull named Ace is being hailed as a hero for licking the face of a sleeping, deaf 13-year-old Indianapolis boy to alert him that the house was on fire. More>>
General auditions for the Chamber Singers of Iowa City 2014-2015 season will be held August 4th and 5th.
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Congressman Dave Loebsack plans to make several appearances in Johnson Co. Monday. More>>
The cost of filling up the gas tank is going down in Iowa. More>>
Dangerously hot weather is predicted for a large portion of central and western Iowa for Monday and Tuesday, and the American Red Cross reminds every one of the steps they should take to stay safe when the temperatures rise. More>>
Microsoft announced the biggest layoffs in its 39-year history Thursday, outlining plans to cut 18,000 jobs in a move that marked the CEO's sharpest pivot yet away from his predecessor's drive for the company to... More>>
A Dubuque man has been charged with drunk driving and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.According to the Jo Daviess Sheriff's office, deputies responded to a crash with injuries on July 20 at 4:30 a.m. located on W. Sand Hill Road, near the intersection of S. Blackjack Road in rural Galena, IL.The sheriff's office said 23-year-old Patrick Calvert went off the road with his vehicle and hit a tree.He was transported to Midwest Medical Center in Galena for treatment of his injuries. More>>
10-year-old Seedorff loves to swim and read books, but she especially loves playing with little kids. One day she asked her mom to take her to the library; she had the idea of starting a book drive for a local children's hospital. More>>
The heavily traveled Julien Dubuque Bridge over the Mississippi River will be closed for approximately 10 days beginning Mon., July 21 to replace deck joints on the bridge. More>>
During extensive endurance training, an athlete needs proper nutrition before, during and after the workout. Carbohydrates, fat and protein are essential in meeting three main goals:
1. Provide calories
2. Restore glycogen
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In Strawberry Point, painted bicycle wheels line the road to the Franklin Hotel, forming a route they hope many hungry riders will follow when the Register's Annual Great Ride Across Iowa passes through town on Saturday. More>>
On July 16, 2014, Dubuque Police, along with the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office, Iowa State Patrol, and the City of Dubuque Animal Control conducted a multi-agency safety and enforcement project focused on the areas of the city experiencing high impact call areas of the west end of Dubuque. More>>
It was a busy night for the America Red Cross as workers assisted eight people after house fires. More>>
The Linn County Sheriff's Office says a woman drowned while tubing in the Wapsipinicon River Saturday. More>>
The Department of Natural Resources confirms a pesticide spill occurred near Earling in Shelby County. More>>
Two attorneys general from the Northwest have sued the companies responsible for the popular 5-Hour Energy drink, alleging they engaged in deceptive advertising. More>>
A black bear - or maybe three - may be wandering the woods of northeast Iowa. More>>
Dozens of remote-control airplanes flew over part of Cedar Rapids. More>>
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding who shot a horse. More>>
A Dubuque County 7-year-old got the surprise of a lifetime Saturday afternoon. Kate Frett was born with a serious heart condition. More>>
Longtime Dubuque City Council member, Ann Michalski, 81, of Dubuque, died Saturday. More>>
Dozens of volunteers went door-to-door to install working smoke alarms in Arlington. More>>
RAGBRAI riders are ready to roll out of Western Iowa Sunday to start the big ride across Iowa. More>>
Barbeque lovers from all over brought their appetites to Lincoln Park downtown Waterloo. More>>
Dubuque St. in Iowa City has re-opened to one lane of traffic in each direction. More>>
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