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The humidity level increases as the threat for severe weather returns to the forecast.
A U.S. official says the death toll from people found in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer in the parking lot of a San Antonio Walmart has risen to 10.
According to their Facebook page, The Clayton County Emergency Management says the Volga River has been stable.
HWY 20 westbound, between Winthrop and Independence, is closed while crews recover truck from river.
The Clayton County Sheriff's office is asking people who live in the lower part of Volga near the Volga river to evacuate their homes because of flooding.
One rescue is south of Cedar Creek near Country Rd. and others on Miners Creek Rd.
Officials in a city in eastern Iowa are considering an ambitious plan for a city-owned island in the Mississippi River that includes an elevated boardwalk, tower and amphitheater.
Sean Spicer has resigned from President Donald Trump's administration this morning.
O.J. Simpson will command the world's attention once more as he pleads for his freedom before parole board. More>>
McGregor residents experienced an intense, damaging storm Wednesday evening. Located in Clayton County along the Mississippi, the town of about 850 has begun the cleanup process.
He was working at the Water and Resource Recovery Center at 795 Julien Dubuque Drive when it happened.
Mariana Sifrit was just 18-days-old when she died after being infected with the virus, Meningitis HSV1, which may have come from someone with a cold sore.
AP Photo/Eric GayAdan Lara Vega said he was told the $5,500 he was being charged to be smuggled into the United States would include an air-conditioned truck ride. Instead, the 27-year-old Mexican laborer climbed with his friends into a pitch-black, metal tractor-trailer compartment that lacked ventilation — a deadly oven that would claim 10 lives.
Lori Conley allegedly gave a fatal dose of Benadryl to an 8-month-old boy and has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other crimes.
A Wisconsin tech firm will soon be installing microchips in its employees, according to CNBC.
A bird advocacy group is urging people and parks to take down soccer nets at night saying they prevent a danger to owls getting stuck in them.
SeaWorld via FBThe Orlando-based company says 3-month-old Kyara died Monday. A SeaWorld news release says veterinarians were treating the calf for an infection last weekend, but Kyara's health continued to decline.
Iowa City police have arrested a man who was driving a stolen truck and wouldn't pull over.
A medical marijuana businessman in Maine is offering weed for weeds in a program to encourage Gardiner residents to clean up their city.
Land Olin bought out after past flooding and turned into green space.The community of Olin has had their fair share of flooding over the years from both the Wapsi River and Walnut Creek.
Associated PressThe Iowa trucking company linked to the deadly case of immigrant smuggling in Texas has a history of safety and tax violations and financial problems.
The community of Independence is watching river levels closely as waters begin to recede.
Nicolas Wessels, 23, of Clarksville, was arrested in connection to the fire last Saturday.
Hours after his parents dropped legal efforts over the treatment of a critically-ill baby, Pope Francis has called Monday for prayers for Charlie Gard and his parents.
Days after, many are hard at work cleaning up the devastation.
The University of Northern Iowa is represented by seven members on the 2017 Missouri Valley Football Conference's preseason squad as announced by the league office on Monday.
Sumner's mayor says at least 60 percent of homes have water damage, four of which had walls collapse.
Tom Jenk Jr. gave the Beckman baseball team a bit of a boost. The longtime Blazers' coach, who hasn't been in the dugout this season due to a battle with a brain tumor, paid a visit to his team the day before Beckman topped Denver 7-1 to open the class 2A state baseball tournament.
Ryne Schooley tossed a four hit shut-out as Iowa City Regina opened the class 2A state baseball tournament with a 5-0 win over Treynor. Schooley struck out seven in the victory that sent the Regals to Thursday's semifinal against Dyersville Beckman.
If you have any information regarding this case, contact the Cedar Rapids Police Department at (319) 286-5532 or Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-CS-CRIME (272-7463).
The mayor stressed to Gregg that the town has already experienced a flood this year and many people have already replaced appliances.
Jeffrey Filloon, 48, of Toledo, received prison term after a February 9 guilty plea to one count of possessing, selling and disposing of a stolen firearm and one count of making false statements to a FBI Special Agent.
A 76-year-old woman is killed after a crash in Linn County on Monday.
The Wapsi River is set to crest late Sunday or early Monday morning at 18.5 feet in Independence.
Flooding continues on some local rivers due to heavy rain that fell last week across northeast Iowa.
What was once a historic building and recent tattoo shop, had to be torn down.
Bremer County Sheriffs were called to a rollover accident on Highway 218 around 8 p.m. last night.
Authorities say two people are dead and eight others are injured after a vehicle slammed into a group of people outside a rehabilitation center in southeast South Dakota.
Courtesy: APThe Great Jones County Fair announced their lineup for 2018's fair, and it'll feature two county heavy hitters.
Associated PressEmergency crews pulled dozens of people from a tractor-trailer found parked outside a Walmart.
32-year-old Curlie Quarterman is accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen car.
Glenn Plummer IIICourt records say Plummer originally was charged with domestic abuse after a police officer found him and his son, 38-year-old Joseph Plummer, the night of May 30 at a Camanche apartment.
Iowa State PatrolThe ride ends Saturday in Lansing.
A suicide bomber rammed his car packed with explosives into a bus carrying government employees in the Afghan capital early on Monday, killing 24 people and wounding 42 others, Kabul's police chief spokesman said.
President Donald Trump's son-in-law says he received a "random email" during the presidential campaign from someone claiming to have Trump's tax returns and demanding ransom to keep the information secret.
Authorities say two people have died in the head-on collision of their motorcycles in southern Iowa.
A firefighter is injured while fighting a house fire, according to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department.
The damage assessment will continue today.
For the third time in four years, a Schaake captured the amateur title at the Waterloo Open. Alex Schaake followed in his older brother's footsteps, shooting 11 under par for a one stroke victory. Carson Schaake, a former Hawkeye golfer, had won the event two out of the past three years.
Cedar Rapids police say situation was an assault.
The Volga River spilled into the small community of Littleport, located in Clayton County.
The third time turned out to be the charm for Austin Quick. The Phoenix native captured the Waterloo Open title in his third trip to the event, shooting 22 under par for the weekend.
A man looking for a dropped cellphone ended up in a stinky situation, tumbling into a building's trash chute where he had to be rescued.
This goat has a lot of people talking, and maybe even screaming, around the world.
One man is a example of how young adults with special needs can make a transition from school to a productive role in the workforce.
A St. Louis police officer and a nine-year-old boy bond within moments of meeting.
A parolee accused of shooting and killing an Iowa City taxi driver last month is being held on $1 million bond.
The fire department says no one was injured and they are working on lending out donated pumps to people so they can drain their basements.
In Asbury, Hales Mill Road near Derby Grange Road is closed because the road is washed out.
Current road closures for Saturday, July 22: - The city of Fairbank will be closing 281 at 11:30 a.m.
The Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office says because of severe rainfall numerous roads are or may be impassable.
The community coming out in droves to show their unwavering support for a local family who lost their young son.
The 84th annual Waterloo Open is underway in three locations throughout the Cedar Valley. A hot first round for the pros at Irv Warren. Fourteen golfers shot 65 or better led by Barrett Kelpin with an 11 under 61 to lead by two shots.
Dr. Christopher Peters kicks off his Republican campaign for 2nd District Congress Sunday in Iowa City.
An eastern Iowa man has been accused of destroying property at a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building.
Drone video of Friday's flash flooding in Sumner.
Heavy rains have been hitting the town of Sumner since Friday morning, making it difficult for people to keep up with the flash flooding.
The Waukon fire chief says Deal was able to 911 from the spot where he was pinned, but lost connection. His son ended up calling a few minutes later.
The Minneapolis police chief has resigned following the fatal shooting of an Australian woman by a police officer.
A motorcyclist is thrown from his bike after a crash on the highway.
Five foreign veterans participated in a farming program that teaches landscaping and agricultural skills.
The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office says they've identified a body pulled from the Mississippi River on July 9th.
The charge: first-degree murder. A criminal complaint says Stevenson struck the daughter of his live-in girlfriend three or four times in the abdomen on June 30 at a Williamsburg apartment.
NBC News ChannelThe killing of Cecil the lion by an American dentist in Africa back in 2015 brought about an international outcry. Now, his son named "Xanda" has been killed in the same area.
According to MidAmerican Energy, 376 people are without power in Waterloo.
The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office says William Mack is facing charges of Felony Burglary and Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Offense.
Pop singer Justin Bieber can forget about performing in China anytime soon.
Scaramucci is a frequent defender of the president on television and was a fixture at Trump Tower during Trump's transition.
Adam Gregg was given a full tour of the town, including stopping to look at the two buildings that sustained the worst damage from the tornado.
The 30th anniversary of the release of "Dirty Dancing" is being celebrated near the former Catskills resort that inspired the film.
Locals in town are working to cleanup damage from a confirmed EF-1 tornado.
The Iowa DNR posted on Twitter one of their officers helped out a raccoon.
Facebook is working on a way for news organizations to charge readers for articles they share and read on the social network.
Many trails at Effigy Mounds National Monument remain closed after sustaining heavy storm damage. (Courtesy: Effigy Mounds National Monument)Power has been restored, and certain trails are reopened at Effigy Mounds National Monument after storms Wednesday night left the park heavily damaged.
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The Iowa DOT reached out to KWWL, after noticing a problem along the construction zone on U.S. 63 in Waterloo.
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A South Carolina woman has been charged after authorities ruled her 1-year-old son died from being left in a hot car.
There are typically a lot of Batmen at Comic-Con, but only one was the subject of a star-filled tribute.
Civil rights groups are planning to train volunteers around the country on the best ways to use cell phones to record law enforcement.
A fund to help the town of McGregor, hit hard by an EF-1 tornado Wednesday night, has been established by the Clayton County Foundation for the Future.
A mudslide closed part of a highway in Wisconsin.
A fire broke out in the attic of a Cedar Rapids home, Thursday, July 20.
PTL basketball semifinals tonight at the Cedar Valley SportsPlex..
Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze resigned Thursday after university officials found a “pattern of personal misconduct” that started with the school’s investigation into a call to an escort service.
John McCain couldn’t bring himself to vote for Donald Trump — so he talked about writing in his best friend’s name for president.
An EF-1 tornado ripping through the town of McGregor, Wednesday evening.
A man responsible for two armed robberies now faces a murder charge after being released from prison early.
UNI football All-American, Karter Schult, honored Thursday night, as a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy.
(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)Eccentric artist Salvador Dali's coffin was opened today to obtain DNA samples that could help settle a paternity lawsuit.
36-year-old Casey John Blain received 20 years for possession of child pornography and 20 years for each of two counts of distributing child porn. The three sentences will be served at the same time.
Moon Dust - Richard Drew/APThe sale at Sotheby's on Thursday was surrounded by some fallout from a galactic court battle.
Mika Brzezinski/APThe first release will be a new and expanded edition of the 2011 best-seller "Knowing Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You're Worth."
CIA Director Mike Pompeo said he’s happy to work with Moscow on counterterrorism issues, but that it’s clear that Russians “find anyplace they can to make our lives more difficult.”
Iowa State sophomore running back David Montgomery has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List.
With McDonald’s now offering a delivery service, the fast-food giant is looking to make customers comfortable eating at home with a new clothing line that includes an adult-size Big Mac onesie.
For 60 years, Henry and his wife, Patricia, have shown their love for the University of Iowa and its student-athletes by cheering on the Hawkeyes in the stands, creating a number of endowed scholarships, and supporting Iowa football
Iowa senior running back Akrum Wadley has been named to the 2017 Doak Walker Award Watch List, PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Thursday.
We are learning some surveillance cameras that could have captured evidence in a homicide case were not recording at the time of the crime.
The Iowa State men’s basketball team has added Old Dominion graduate transfer Zoran Talley (pronounced Zuh-ran) to its roster, head coach Steve Prohm announced Thursday.
A big weekend planned for the Dan Gable Museum and National Wrestling Hall of Fame....Six legends will be inducted to the professional wrestling hall of fame.
Fidget spinners are all the rage, but are they a fire hazard?
Tim Hansen, of Hudson, died from a heart attack July 30, 2016 at the age of 57.
2015 British Open Champion Zach struggled in the first round of the 2017 Open Championship. Zach made 6 bogies and just one birdie good enough for a 5 over par 75 and a tie for 121st place. .
People in Clermont say last night's storm was quick and furious.
Bricks are covering cars and streets.
The new SingleSpeed Brewery in Waterloo earns high honors from the Iowa Green Brewery Certification (IGBC).
A dog attack remains under investigation after a man was bitten and a pit bull is dead.
A judge deciding whether to shut down the Dakota Access pipeline while more environmental review is completed says he'll allow North Dakota's main energy trade group to weigh in.
Surveillance video shows the moment strong winds start to cause damage near Waukon during last night's severe storms.
O.J. Simpson has been granted parole by a Nevada parole board today.
Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dies at 41, Los Angeles County coroner says.
Governor Kim Reynolds issues a disaster proclamation for Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek counties after severe weather on Wednesday, July 19.
A judge has refused to release an impounded dog on a $1,000 bond offered by its owner, who's fighting the city of Des Moines' determination that the dog is dangerous.
The visitor center and trails within Effigy Mounds National Monument are closed today due to lingering effects from last night's wave of storms.
A Council Bluffs woman has been accused of scamming a nursing home out of more than 9,700 painkiller pills while working there.
One person is airlifted to the hospital after a house fire.
Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series.
The city of Prairie du Chien, Wis., across the river from Marquette and McGregor, is dealing with a lot of damage after Wednesday night's storms.
Last night's storms left a mess in Winneshiek County.
John Gillespie, from Cedar Rapids, and Jeremy Reynolds, from Hiawatha, each face one count of theft of firearms from a licensed dealer. Both men could spend 10 years in prison if convicted.
The Decorah eagle cam captured a scary moment when storms hit yesterday in Winneshiek County.
An eastern Iowa animal shelter is struggling during one of the hottest times of the year.
A man from Nashua is being accused of a string of tire slashings in Cedar Falls.
Storms are not the only concern this morning.
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) -- A judge's ruling could lead to an expansion of special-education services to thousands of Iowa students.
A 67-year-old man is in the hospital after being trapped in his barn in Allamakee County.
Republican officials argued Kirsten Anderson was fired for poor job performance.
The heavy rain and the wind during Wednesday's storm caused some damage in Sumner.
A psychiatric evaluation has been ordered for a Nebraska man accused of threatening Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa.
An arrest has been made following a robbery and assault in a pizza shop, after the suspect returned to fill out a job application.
AP Photo/Angie WangAuthorities say remains have been found in a water- and debris-filled canyon in central Arizona and it's believed to be those of the final victim of last weekend's flash flood.
Wind caused significant damage across northeast Iowa Wednesday.
Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer, according to NBC News.
Improvements are coming to Dubuque's Comiskey Park.
Credit: Dubuque In PursuitAn alleged drug bust happened at a home in Dubuque County.
Many people are now without power as severe weather tracks through the area.
Iowa offensive lineman Sean Welsh has gone public about his ongoing battle with depression.
An excessive heat warning and heat advisory are in effect for Linn County for the rest of the week.
Get the quacks ready for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa Annual Duck Race during RAGBRAI.
Tour de France rookie Primoz Roglic scaled the Tour de France's highest peak and then barreled down the other side while holding off the competition on the famed Galibier climb to win Stage 17. More>>
Cordero Robert Seals from Cedar Rapids, was convicted of one count of distribution of heroin and fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury and one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl.
Sixteen-year-old James Byron Haakenson of St. Paul disappeared in 1976.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says several people have been taken into custody after a federal drug and gun sweep in Waterloo, and 19 suspects will make initial appearances this afternoon.
Crews are working to contain cardboard inside the building, which workers say caused the fire.
The fire broke out early Wednesday morning and destroyed the home in Zwingle.
Starbucks, the popular coffeehouse chain is opening a new location in Dubuque.
Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque has announced plans to open the first cancer treatment center in the Tri-state area.
Four people are hurt after a train collides with a car.
UPDATE: Iowa City Police say Curtis Cortez Jones is being charges with Murder in the First Degree for the murder of Rickie Lillie.
The Delaware County Emergency Management tells us there is a 911 outage in the Ryan area.
Fayette County Sheriffs were called to the scene of a motorcycle that crashed into a deer around 11 p.m. last night on County Road W51 just south of Wadena.
Authorities say a firefighter has been injured while battling a house fire in central Iowa. .
One of the most visual parts of the Bee Branch Flood Mitigation Project opens to the public today.
Associated PressThe ceremony includes the dedication of a stone wall memorial inscribed with the names of the 19 people hanged near Proctor's Ledge.
Dubuque Police say there is a new scam going around.
More than 120 animals will be heading to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society over the next six weeks.
He says he doesn't know what would've happened without his leg.
A pilot has been flown to an Iowa hospital after the crash of his crop-dusting plane in northeast Nebraska.
Police near Atlanta have charged a mother with felony murder after they say she left her 1-year-old daughter in a hot car while she got her hair done at a salon.
Homebuilders ramped up construction in June to the fastest pace in four months, led by surges in the Northeast and Midwest.
An Iowa City man accused of having sex with an incapacitated woman has taken a plea deal.
Three finalists have been chosen for the 2017 Iowa State Fair People's Choice Best New Food Contest at the fair in Des Moines.
An early childhood educator and small business owner in Cedar Rapids, announced she will run for Iowa House in District 20.
Hot Dog! July 19th is National Hot Dog day! The iconic american frank isn't just for baseball games and BBQ's anymore.
Never giving up. One eastern Iowa teen wanted to quit many times.
An Iowa veteran is spreading the word about post-traumatic stress in a unique way.
A trash survey is underway at Dubuque's landfill, aiming to find out exactly what we're sending there.
Associated PressThe officers did not turn on their body cameras until after the shooting, and the squad car camera was also not activated.
A teen is arrested, accused of stabbing a Waterloo prep basketball star.
The Denver Baseball team upset top ranked New Hampton 4-3 in a 2A Substate final at Robinson-Dresser in Cedar Falls to advance to State next week.
Many taking their new freedom to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks maybe a little too far in one city, causing some very upset people.
Associated PressAides said Tuesday evening that GOP leaders have decided to attach the money to a spending bill for the Defense Department and a handful of other agencies.
More pauses, filler words and other verbal changes might be an early sign of mental decline, which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, a study suggests.
One person is taken to the hospital after a grill fire.
A citizen activist group and an environmental organization have filed a petition asking the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to improve the state's livestock farm permit process.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for a fast-moving wildfire burning in the rugged mountains outside of Yosemite National Park.
A dog that saw a baby deer in danger of drowning in New York jumped in and dragged it to shore.
In the case, Helmon Betwell is accused of attacking and murdering Nancy Krapfl in September of 2015.
An Iowa City West Girls Soccer star receives a prestigious national award. Trojan midfielder Reagan Steigleder is the Gatorade Girls Soccer player of the year in the state of Iowa.
After being gone for several years, the retailer Old Navy will soon be back in Dubuque.
It's been four months since April the Giraffe gave birth to her baby boy Tajiri.
The company designs, manufactures and markets armor plates at a factory in Centerville.
Waterloo police are investigating a bicycle theft, but also looking to see if the potential suspects are related to recent assaults, including one on the bike trail last Sunday.
Jurors handed down the award Tuesday to Kirsten Anderson, who was fired in 2012 as the caucus communications director hours after handing in a memo detailing rampant sexual harassment in the caucus office.
A Cedar Rapids man went straight from the hospital to jail on Monday after being shot during an alleged burglary last month.
A Cedar Rapids man is facing a number of charges after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase Monday night.
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