Appeals court upholds 30-year sentence in sexual abuse case
OTTUMWA — The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld a 30-year prison sentence for a man convicted of three counts of third-degree sexual abuse in Wapello County...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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Pedestrian struck by semi on Highway 34 in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA — A pedestrian was struck by a semi-truck on Highway 34 near Church Street in Wapello County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
May 6, 2026Open source
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WORTHINGTON, Iowa — It didn’t take long for the Cascade Reds to find an offensive rhythm on Saturday night.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Unemployment rates rise in local Iowa counties
Unemployment rates rose in many local counties, according to recently released reports.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Bettendorf graduate gains firsthand view of Iowa politics through youth council
From committee meetings to conversations with lawmakers, a Bettendorf student got an inside look at state government.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
What America means to me: North Iowa residents reflect on our nation's 250th birthday
Fireworks can be seen from South Shore Drive as part of Clear Lake's annual Fourth of July celebration.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Democrats impose tougher penalties for defying presidential nominating calendar
DNC proposes tougher penalties for states and candidates that violate the 2028 presidential calendar, raising stakes for Iowa
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: Intense heat and humidity arrives this week
Storms rolling through northern Iowa this morning, with plenty of heat and humidity building in for the state by this afternoon.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa women’s basketball has five new faces this season. How their summer workouts are preparing the Hawke...
The Hawkeyes welcome five new players this season, including two freshmen and three transfers, as the coaching staff focuses on integrating the roster and in...
Jun 28, 2026Open source
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For all the changes surrounding Iowa State football, Kyle Konrardy’s reason for staying sounded simple.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa leaders insist they'll make poor kids healthier, even if some of them have to go hungry to do it.
Iowa leaders insist they'll make poor kids healthier, even if some of them have to go hungry to do it.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Cooper DeJean brings first youth football camp to central Iowa
A former Hawkeye and current Eagles defensive back hosted hundreds of young athletes for a football camp at Dowling Catholic on Friday.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: What to know about the heat wave on the way
The summer's first heat wave will bring an extended period of 90 degree weather along with feels like temperatures topping 100 degrees.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
LISTEN: Sec. RFK Jr. tries to convince Iowa candidate to drop out of race - Clone
The Libertarian Party of Iowa Chair shared audio of a phone that she said shows U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Junior, trying t...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
FIRST ALERT DAYS for dangerous heat next week
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Temperatures will be on their way up over the next several days, with sunshine, scattered clouds and highs in the 80’s for...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Iowa leaders insist they’ll make poor kids healthier, even if some have to go hungry.
"Iowa leaders believe our population will be healthier if we make it harder for poor people to buy soda pop."
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Feds: Plastic surgeon defrauded Medicare through false billings for cancer treatments
The federal government is suing an Iowa physician, alleging he used false information to inflate Medicare billings for skin-cancer treatment.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Former Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson's exudes gratitude after being picked in the NBA Draft's first round
Former Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson was drafted 28th overall in the NBA Draft by the Timberwolves on behalf of the Nets after recovering from a severe an...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Iowa anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished 31 years ago today. A PI says he finally has answers.
Mason City anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared 31 years ago, A private investigator says he knows who did it.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Iowa public charter school sued by founder amid allegations of theft and missing money
The fired director says the school falsely claims she’s under criminal investigation.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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Wapello is in Louisa County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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52653
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WORTHINGTON, Iowa — It didn’t take long for the Cascade Reds to find an offensive rhythm on Saturday night.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Unemployment rates rise in local Iowa counties
Unemployment rates rose in many local counties, according to recently released reports.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Bettendorf graduate gains firsthand view of Iowa politics through youth council
From committee meetings to conversations with lawmakers, a Bettendorf student got an inside look at state government.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
What America means to me: North Iowa residents reflect on our nation's 250th birthday
Fireworks can be seen from South Shore Drive as part of Clear Lake's annual Fourth of July celebration.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Democrats impose tougher penalties for defying presidential nominating calendar
DNC proposes tougher penalties for states and candidates that violate the 2028 presidential calendar, raising stakes for Iowa
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: Intense heat and humidity arrives this week
Storms rolling through northern Iowa this morning, with plenty of heat and humidity building in for the state by this afternoon.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa women’s basketball has five new faces this season. How their summer workouts are preparing the Hawke...
The Hawkeyes welcome five new players this season, including two freshmen and three transfers, as the coaching staff focuses on integrating the roster and in...
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Local Sports
For all the changes surrounding Iowa State football, Kyle Konrardy’s reason for staying sounded simple.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Iowa leaders insist they'll make poor kids healthier, even if some of them have to go hungry to do it.
Iowa leaders insist they'll make poor kids healthier, even if some of them have to go hungry to do it.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
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