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Inmate dies in eastern Iowa jail
WASHINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A man serving time at an eastern Iowa jail has died. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says staff members at the county jail found 34-year-old Everette Christner...
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Parents charged after child dies in Des Moines hospital
GRAND RIVER, Iowa (AP) — A child who was found unresponsive earlier this week has now died, and the infant’s parents are both facing charges. Decatur County Attorney Lisa Jeanes says 3-month-old...
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Organizations pushing to make sure Iowa seniors have access to resources
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – Iowa seniors feel uniformed about having access to information about resources available to them, that is according to a study by the Iowa Association Area Agency on Aging....
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Iowa mother and father charged in infant’s death
GRAND RIVER, Iowa (KWQC) – A south-central Iowa mother and father are now both charged in the death of their 3-month-old son. On Tuesday, Joshua R. Guill, 25, of Grand River was arrested and charged...
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Woman’s death after condo fire now investigated as homicide
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Cedar Rapids police are now investigating the death of a woman who was found in her burning condominium as a homicide. Cedar Rapids city officials say Friday that a...
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Protect your plants from the freeze
A freeze warning has been issued for the Quad City area tonight, which may affect plants. The Wallace Center says you can protect your plants from frost-bite by covering them up with a sheet, towel,...
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UPDATE : Eastbound lanes of I-80 Mississippi River Bridge now closed
QUAD CITIES – (KWQC) – The Illinois DOT reports both eastbound lanes of the I-80 bridge are set to be closed for work through Sunday. While drivers struggle to cross the Mississippi River due to...
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Authorities: Pedestrian in southeastern Iowa killed by car
BARNES CITY, Iowa (AP) — Southeastern Iowa law enforcement officials believe a pedestrian found dead on a Barnes City street died after being hit by a car. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office tells the...
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Riverdale to track users of its Mississippi River Trail
RIVERDALE, Iowa (AP) — The city of Riverdale says it plans to track the number of walkers, joggers and cyclists on its stretch of the Mississippi River Trail this June. Mayor Sonya Paddock tells the...
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2 men injured in 20-foot fall from scaffolding in Dubuque
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Two men are recovering after being injured in a 20-foot fall from scaffolding in downtown Dubuque. The Telegraph Herald reports (http://bit.ly/1VHxnVv ) that the accident happened...
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Reynolds leaves for economic development trip to Israel
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds is embarking on an economic development trip to Israel, participating with a group from the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association. The...
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1 of 2 eagle eggs in Alcoa Davenport Works nest hatches
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — One eaglet has hatched in a nest on Alcoa Davenport Works’ property, and eagle-watchers are eagerly waiting for the other egg to hatch. Alcoa spokesman John Riches tells the...
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3 Iowa counties seek to have 2 of lawsuit’s claims dismissed
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Lawyers for three northwest Iowa counties being sued by a Des Moines water utility are asking a judge to dismiss two of the lawsuit’s 10 claims. The Sioux City Journal reports...
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Iowa panel says construction can begin on oil pipeline
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State utility regulators say construction can begin on the Bakken oil pipeline in Iowa as soon as federal permits are obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and two...
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11 of 12 Iowa GOP delegates picked Saturday back Cruz
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Eleven of the 12 Iowa GOP delegates chosen at the state party’s four district conventions held across the state on Saturday have pledged their support to Republican...
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Dan Gable hopes the Olympic Wrestling Trials return to Iowa City will help...
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) – The Olympic Wrestling Trials returned to Iowa City, Iowa, Saturday April 9, 2016, bringing fans young and old to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Four years ago when Iowa City hosted the...
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Iowa lawmakers inch toward adjournment, though issues remain
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Legislature has taken another step toward adjournment by agreeing to budget spending targets, but lawmakers still must decide details over what areas of state...
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Private donors pay $900,000 to defend Iowa counties
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The three northern Iowa counties being sued by a Des Moines water utility have received $900,000 in donations to cover most of their legal bills, but officials won’t identify...
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7 grain elevators in northwest Iowa sold to local co-op
WEST BEND, Iowa (AP) — A group of seven northwest Iowa grain elevators are being sold to a farmers cooperative in the area. The Sioux City Journal reports (http://bit.ly/20sOPhb ) MaxYield Cooperative...
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Iowa in top five for growth of women-owned businesses
LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) – In the 2016 “State of Women’s Business Report,” commissioned by American Express OPEN ranks Iowa among the top five states for growth and economic clout of women-owned...
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