Fmr. suburban coach charged with sexual assault of minor
Arthur D. Weathers, 54, is accused of sexually abusing a minor when he was a volleyball coach at First Kill Volleyball club in Elgin.
May 21, 2026Open source
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Former Elgin volleyball coach charged with criminal sexual assault, sheriff says
Arthur D. Weathers, an employee of the Illinois State Police department, has been charged with the criminal sexual assault.
May 21, 2026Open source
Excavation at South Elgin house turns up no evidence of girl missing since 2016
Excavation at a South Elgin home turned up no human remains or leads connected to the 2016 Kianna Galvin missing person case.
May 8, 2026Open source
No human remains found after search of South Elgin home
Authorities did a forensic excavation at the house, on the 800 block of Revere Road, looking for evidence in connection with the disappearance of 17-year-old...
May 8, 2026Open source
No human remains found after South Elgin excavation in connection to disappearance of teen girl
No human remains were found after an excavation in South Elgin linked to the 2016 disappearance of teen Kianna Galvin, authorities said.
May 8, 2026Open source
Suburban Chicago man charged with having, sharing child sexual abuse material
Prosecutors say a suburban Chicago man is facing serious felony charges tied to child sexual abuse material.
May 6, 2026Open source
Scratch-off lottery ticket nets winner $1M in Chicago suburb
A woman landed a $1 million prize after buying a $50 scratch-off ticket in a Chicago suburb.
May 6, 2026Open source
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A McHenry man's roofing expertise and love of historic churches sends him around the country to fix houses of worship. In Elgin, he helped restore a church w...
May 4, 2026Open source
Person in custody escapes moving police vehicle in Elgin County, SIU invokes mandate
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is now investigating after a person in police custody escaped from a moving police vehicle and was later injured...
May 3, 2026Open source
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Update: An elderly South Elgin man who was found dead in the Fox River in St. Charles on Wednesday likely drowned, preliminary autopsy results released by th...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Former Iowa Hawkeye Brody Brecht continues learning pro baseball
Former Iowa Hawkeye Brody Brecht continues learning pro baseball
May 2, 2026Open source
Hawkeye alum bringing new life to Iowa River Power restaurant building
As of now, the Coralville building plans to have a restaurant and bar, coffee shop and bakery, a cigar and cocktail lounge, event space and a rooftop deck. T...
May 10, 2026Open source
NFL free agency tracker: Where are these Iowa college football alums headed?
Things got moving quickly in free agency with reports of former Cyclone TE Charlie Kolar to the Chargers and former Hawkeye C Tyler Linderbaum to the Raiders.
May 8, 2026Open source
Hawkeyes to play two Friday night football games in 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hawkeye football team will play two Friday games during the 2026 season, the Big Ten Conference announced Friday.
May 8, 2026Open source
Democrats Might Actually Win Iowa
Are the party’s hopes for the Hawkeye State real, or just another mirage?
May 8, 2026Open source
Hawkeye All-American Ayala hired by Iowa State
AMES – It may seem somewhat unconventional on paper, but Drake Ayala’s decision to join the Iowa State University men’s wrestling staff was steeped much m
May 6, 2026Open source
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Coroner identifies Iowa woman killed in fall at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park
Officials said that officers received a report of the fall just after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
May 21, 2026Open source
Iowa State Fair reveals winner of T-shirt design contest
Erin Moore of Des Moines won the Iowa State Fair T-shirt contest, with her design set to be sold at merchandise stands during the fair from Aug. 13-23.
May 20, 2026Open source
Iowa teen celebrates graduation in the hospital after car accident leaves him paralyzed
Brayden Harless, a high school senior, graduates in a special ceremony at MercyOne Des Moines after a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
May 19, 2026Open source
West Des Moines Hy-Vee employee becomes latest worker showcased on semi-trucks
Hy-Vee is honoring a longtime Iowa employee by putting her helpful smile on the side of a semi-truck.
May 19, 2026Open source
Storm damage continues to impact Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa continues to recover from Friday night's storms which brought rain and 60-75 mile per hour winds through the town.
May 17, 2026Open source
Red Oak, Iowa residents work to clean up after Friday's storm knocks down trees, power lines
Friday night's storms force Red Oak to spend Saturday morning cleaning up fallen trees and branches. Just a week before the big Memorial Day.
May 17, 2026Open source
US Marshals arrest 17-year-old fugitive wanted in Iowa at hotel in Forest Park
Damian Jones was arrested for his involvement in a shooting at a pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City that took place on Apr. 19.
May 17, 2026Open source
Smiling though adversity: Waukee soccer team manager inspiring others with positive attitude
The Waukee HS girls soccer team is having a great season so far. But senior manager Michael Nelson considers it a success for another reason.
May 16, 2026Open source
Former Ankeny Christian Academy band teacher avoids prison sentence in student assault case
Michael Scott Burrows received probation and no prison time after an Alford plea to assault causing mental illness, avoiding the sex offender registry.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seven Ottumwa students named to Iowa string honor orchestra
OTTUMWA — Seven students from the Ottumwa Community School District have been selected to perform in the Iowa String Teachers Association Invitational Hono...
May 15, 2026Open source
Des Moines lifeguards composed 70% by teens ahead of pool season after boost to wages
Des Moines pools start to open next Saturday, driven by teen lifeguards. See how higher wages and bonuses boosted teen employment.
May 15, 2026Open source
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Discussing Iowa’s upcoming Democratic primaries
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from acr...
May 15, 2026Open source
Local business leaders, state commit $13 million to Field of Dreams
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Dubuque County families and business leaders and the state of Iowa have committed $13 million to support ongoing and future development...
May 15, 2026Open source
Camp Albrecht Acres to hold fishing event; opens registration for summer
SHERRILL, Iowa -- Camp Albrecht Acres has opened registration for its 2026 summer camp season and will hold a fishing event for adults and youths with disabi...
May 14, 2026Open source
Peosta to hold Bike Safety Rodeo event
PEOSTA, Iowa – The third annual Bike Safety Rodeo will be held later this month in Peosta.
May 14, 2026Open source
St. Albert girls soccer’s mix of youth, experience hands Treynor its first loss
Southwest Iowa juggernauts met again to renew the rivalry, and the show did not disappoint the sizable crowd.
May 13, 2026Open source
Here’s what to know as early voting begins for Iowa’s 2026 primaries
Iowans will have the chance to weigh in on contests determining either the Republican and Democratic nominees in several federal and state races.
May 13, 2026Open source
Summit alters proposed route for pipeline removing some Southwest Iowa counties
Summit Carbon Solutions — the company behind a massive, multi-state, proposed carbon-capture pipeline project — announced Wednesday it is removing and re...
May 13, 2026Open source
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Elgin is in Fayette County, Iowa.
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'Japan Night' brings cultural celebration to Iowa Cubs game
The Iowa Cubs hosted 'Japan Night', featuring dignitaries, cultural events, and a special first pitch by a documentary filmmaker.
May 24, 2026Open source
Iowa Central cross country team commemorates snowy national championship with new rings
After winning the 2025 national championship in a snowy race, the Iowa Central cross country team found a fun way to commemorate the victory.
May 24, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: More warmth and some humidity to end the weekend
Temperatures continue to climb Sunday afternoon with highs in the 80s, a little humidity moving in for Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
Coroner identifies Iowa woman killed in fall at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park
Officials said that officers received a report of the fall just after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
May 21, 2026Open source
Iowa man sues Nintendo over denied Pokémon Professor status
An Iowa man sued Nintendo after being denied Pokémon Professor certification despite scoring 100% on the exam.
May 20, 2026Open source
‘Devotion to his faith': Missing student case witness gets Iowa hometown support
As the search for Sudiksha Konanki continues, residents of case witness Joshua Riibe's hometown expressed support for him.
May 20, 2026Open source
Dog hit by car walks the stage at graduation of vet students who saved her
Veterinary students in Iowa got a sweet surprise at their graduation ceremony when one of their former patients made a surprise appearance. (KCCI via CNN)
May 20, 2026Open source
Storm damage continues to impact Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa continues to recover from Friday night's storms which brought rain and 60-75 mile per hour winds through the town.
May 17, 2026Open source
KETV viewers capture photos, video of large hail, storms in western Iowa
Following Friday night's storms that left part of western Iowa without power, downing trees and power lines in the process, another round of storms brought h...
May 17, 2026Open source
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