Even after a blowout win, Ben McCollum was not happy with his team in...
McCollum was happy with the win, but unhappy with the energy after an emotional loss to Iowa State on Thursday.
Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio at Risk of “Frost Quakes” Tonight as Rapid Temperature...
ILLINOIS — An unusual weather phenomenon known as frost quakes may occur across parts of Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio tonight as temperatures plunge rapidly, causing groundwater beneath the surface to freeze and expand. The rapid expansion can create sudden, explosive cracking noises — often mistaken for...
Des Moines man charged with child exploitation at athletic/community events
DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal grand jury has indicted Tyler Boyd Pavlick, 32 of Des Moines, on 13 counts related to the sexual exploitation of children. The indictment accuses Pavlick of producing and attempting to produce sexually explicit images of minors at two cross-country meets in Marshall and Clarke counties in...
Warming centers pop up around eastern Iowa for Saturday’s brutal temperatures
Eastern Iowa will see another round of snow and brutally cold air this weekend. Area cities are now opening warming centers to keep residents safe. The city of Dubuque is also opening warming centers for Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, Dec. 13:. Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 360 W. 11th St. 9 a.m....
EPA approves new pesticides as scientists raise concerns over ‘forever chemicals’
Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The Environmental Protection Agency has approved two pesticides that some believe contain forever chemicals. The decision has sparked concerns among scientists and activists about potential health and environmental impacts. The pesticides will be used on lettuce, broccoli, and potatoes. EPA...
Snowfall totals from December 11
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Here is a look at some of the snowfall reports from Thursday, December 11th from across eastern Iowa. Location Snowfall (inches)
Nurse accused of being impaired on duty retains full licensing privileges
An Iowa nurse accused of sleeping on duty and practicing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in 2024 will retain her full licensing privileges, despite three arrests this year. In June 2025, the Iowa Board of Nursing charged Jodi Lynne Kneisel of Mason City with practicing nursing while under the influence...
Iowa’s new SNAP benefits plan helps families buy fresh food
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has unveiled significant updates to support SNAP shoppers amid rising grocery costs and food insecurity. These updates aim to enhance access to fresh fruits and vegetables during the winter. The initiative has reactivated over $75,000 in previously expired...
10 Cat Breeds Most Loved in the Midwest – From Ohio to Wisconsin
Across the windswept plains of Iowa, the brick-lined streets of Ohio college towns, and the snowy suburbs of Wisconsin, one quiet constant curls up on couches and sunlit window sills: cats. In a region better known for corn yields and lake-effect snow than feline fame, the Midwest has become an unexpected microcosm...
Police: Iowa Mother Charged After Infant Found Suffocated In Trash Can While She Slept
A 28-year-old Iowa mother has been charged after police say she fell asleep under the influence of drugs and later discovered her infant son head-first inside a trash can, motionless and not breathing. Investigators believe the child, named in records as R.S., died as a result of asphyxia. Infant Found...
