Illinois-Iowa Weather: Strong Winds Give Way to Weekend Frost
Freezing temperatures remain possible in parts of eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
Choo-Choo! CPKC Holiday Train returns to QCA next month
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Holiday Train is returning to the Quad Cities area next month. According to its website, the CPKC Holiday Train will travel the U.S. and Canada from Nov. 19 through Dec. 20. Live music and the brightly decorated train will stop in Clinton,...
2,400 hogs die in Iowa barn fire
More than 2,000 hogs were killed in a barn fire in Iowa, authorities said. No persons were injured, but the building was destroyed before firefighters arrived. Authorities in Iowa say more than 2,000 hogs were killed in a fire. What we know:. According to the Sibley Fire Department, it happened...
Shake Shack to Open its First-Ever Location in Iowa in 2028
Known for their "elevated" take on American classics, Shake Shack is bringing its nationally beloved food to Iowa for the first time in its history.
Historic Super El Niño bringing a warmer winter to Iowa
EASTERN IOWA (Iowa's News Now) — As we inch closer to winter, the term “El Niño” has become increasingly talked about. This year, we’re seeing conditions line up for a “Super El Niño." That can lead to a mild, warmer winter in parts of the US. But, what does that mean for Eastern Iowa?
Iowa Teen Steals Corvette From Family Member Who Bailed Him Out of Jail Just...
An Iowa teenager who had recently been released from jail is accused of stealing a Chevrolet Corvette belonging to the very family member who helped get him out. What followed was a police chase exceeding ... Read more
Veterans question plans that would relocate display honoring troops killed since 9/11
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A memorial honoring about 100 service members killed in the Middle East since 9/11 could be replaced with portraits of past governors. The announcement came at a regular quarterly Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs meeting. The state says there might be some miscommunication surrounding the plans, though the plans are specifically stated in the Quartermaster’s plans.
North Liberty considers removing Flock cameras
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - North Liberty is deciding whether to remove its Flock cameras. The cameras were installed without the City Council approving its contract with Flock, the company that supplies them. How the cameras were installed. The process began in 2024, when the City Council unanimously approved the...
Counties try to help after 2,000 Iowa refugees lose healthcare access
Some county health departments across Iowa are trying to fill the gaps after thousands of refugees lost Medicaid coverage this month. The change could restrict refugees’ access to most kinds of healthcare. In eastern Iowa, the Linn County Health Department has a list of more affordable healthcare options on...
Highest and lowest-rated judges on Iowa’s 2026 ballot
Iowans will decide this November whether to allow three Iowa Court of Appeals judges and 85 trial court judges to remain on the bench. Since our state adopted the current judicial selection system in 1962, each judge must periodically go on the ballot—every eight years for Iowa Supreme Court justices, every six years for those serving on other courts. (None of the seven Iowa Supreme Court justices is up for retention this year.)
