Eastern Iowa school district alerts parents after man approaches student
School leaders say the man didn’t hurt or threaten the student, but they take any potential threat to students and staff very seriously.
Dubuque Police looking for suspect in alleged shoplifting case
Dubuque police are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly shoplifted merchandise from a store in Dubuque.
One dead following crash in Keokuk County
The accident remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
7-year-old writes ‘Love Mom and Dad’ on arm during lockdown
One seven-year-old’s touching message to her parents has taken Facebook by storm.
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22nd ‘Coors Bull Riding Classic’ starts Friday night
KWWL’s Olivia Schmitt was able to ride a bull named ‘Pitch Perfect’ on Today in Iowa. She spoke with bull rider Dominick Klusman, a Waterloo native who will be competing.
Fire sprinkler saves mother and child from stove fire
WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL)—A fire sprinkler activation saved a Waterloo woman and her young child. Late February 14th evening, Waterloo firefighters were notified via an automatic alarm of an incident at 3855 Pine View Place Apartments.
“Hardest Decision,” Interview with State Senator and Cedar Falls Firefighter Jeff Danielson on resigning
“Words will not express my thanks well enough, but I want to say thank you.”
Sioux City man pleads not guilty to murder
A man’s has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
Presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris coming to Iowa
Senator Harris will be making stops in Des Moines, Ankeny, Waterloo, Bettendorf and Cedar Rapids.
State Senator, Cedar Falls Firefighter, Jeff Danielson resigns over cross training controversy
Iowa State Senator and Cedar Falls Firefighter Jeff Danielson says he is resigning from both the State Senate and the Cedar Falls Fire Department, effective immediately.
IC students advocate for gun reform on 1 year anniversary of Parkland shooting
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWWL) — It was the Parkland shooting that killed 17 people that prompted students in the Iowa City area into action on
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TRACKING: Another round of accumulating snow
We are tracking two chances of snow through the middle of next week.
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Senator’s impact on officer program after resignations
City leaders of Cedar Falls speak out on the impact Senator Jeff Danielson has on the Public Safety Officer program.
Washington Co. toughens up on drivers ruining maintenance roads for farmers
Drivers that deliberately driving on muddy roads and ruining them could now get a fine and even face jail time.
Jury convicts man in killing of hunter in southern Iowa
A jury has convicted a man in the killing of a hunter in south-central Iowa.
A parent and the Dubuque school district’s spokesman sound off on longer school days
After Dubuque Community School District announced to parents there would be a 25 minute addition to school days starting March 4th, some expressed concerns.
UIHC expands footprint, unveils new AirCare airplane
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWWL) – A new airplane is taking emergency medical care to new heights at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
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The Latest: Possible California storm-related death reported
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on storms hitting the West (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Authorities say they have discovered a body in
The Latest: Police block Aurora shooting suspect’s apartment
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on a shooting at a business in Aurora, Illinois (all times local): 7:10 p.m. Police have taped off a
Border declaration protesters arrested at NYC Trump hotel
NEW YORK (AP) — Some people have been arrested while protesting President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration outside a New York City hotel that bears
Judge keeps most Keystone XL pipeline work on hold
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge in Montana has largely kept in place an injunction that blocks a Canadian company from performing preliminary work
Beloved rhinoceros dies at age 49 in North Carolina zoo
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Zoo says that a beloved rhinoceros named Stanley has died. The zoo said in a news release that
Iowa News
Autopsy shows University of Iowa student died of hypothermia
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — An autopsy shows a University of Iowa student found unresponsive last month in sub-zero temperatures died of hypothermia. The Press-Citizen
Man who put workers at risk of asbestos exposure sentenced
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Federal prosecutors for Iowa say a contractor who put workers at risk of exposure to asbestos has been sentenced to
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin selected to head GOP group
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ lieutenant governor has been selected to lead a Republican group of the states’ No. 2 officials and Iowa’s lieutenant
State senator resigns legislative seat and firefighter job
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — A state senator has resigned his legislative position and his job as a Cedar Falls firefighter. Jeff Danielson, of Cedar
Iowa attorney in overbilling case has law license suspended
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — One of four attorneys convicted of overbilling the state of Iowa while serving as lawyers for the indigent has had
Political News
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — To be announced. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen.
McCabe: Statements ‘taken out of context and misrepresented’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe says he never participated in “extended discussions” about using the Constitution to remove President Donald Trump
Ex-Massachusetts governor to challenge Trump for GOP nod
BEDFORD, N.H. (AP) — William Weld, a former governor of Massachusetts who two years ago ran for vice president on the Libertarian Party ticket, has
As Democrats lean left, will voters follow?
WASHINGTON (AP) — What is happening to the Democrats? They’re captivated by a handful of liberal superstars, and venturing where the party has long feared
2 stages, up to 20 candidates in first 2 Democratic debates
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first two Democratic presidential debates for the 2020 election will have room for up to 20 candidates who meet certain polling
