Researchers say bacteria can cling to sneaky places in hotel rooms
They also say its a good idea to wash out glasses left in the bathroom.
52nd Pony Express Ride happening Friday and Saturday
Riders will start in Calmar Friday morning, making stops along the way, before arriving in Ankeny Saturday morning.
Teen hospitalized after falling from bridge onto tracks
BOONE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a 17-year-old girl was hospitalized after falling from a road bridge onto busy railroad tracks in central Iowa’s Boone
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley responds to the Mueller Report
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report of investigation.
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Iowa population up in largest cities, down in 69 counties
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Census estimates show strong growth in the Des Moines metro area as well as the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas, but more than two-thirds of Iowa’s counties have lost population since 2010.
10th annual Eco-Fest to bring sustainability to NewBo District
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) — The 10th annual Eco-Fest will bring more than 40 vendors to the heart of NewBo on Saturday, April 20th, to
Report says officials blocked Trump’s efforts
Attorney General William Barr says President Donald Trump did not exert executive privilege over any information included in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.
Waverly adopts tobacco and nicotine-free policy for parks and trails
The policy was approved at the City Council meeting this week.
Mueller report expected to be released
Attorney General William Barr says the investigation found no evidence President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russians.
Theater performance comes to Steyer Opera House, first in decades
The stage on the third floor of the Hotel Winneshiek has seen many performances over the years, but a play is something it has not had since around the 1930s.
Spring 2019 Cedar Valley Sack Lunch Delivery event kicks off; sign-up today
The Northeast Iowa Food Bank will host their bi-annual Cedar Valley Sack Lunch Delivery for the spring of 2019 on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. The deadline for orders is Friday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m.
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Major construction on schedule in Waterloo
WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) – A project along Highway 63 in Waterloo is set to be completed later this year.
UPDATE: Muscatine fire victim in stable condition
UPDATE: The Muscatine Fire Department has released a statement saying that the victim is in stable condition. No injures for emergency crews.
Decorah assistant police chief chosen to attend National Police Week
While the service police departments from around the country are celebrated in D.C. May 11 through 18, there is also work to be done. Part of what Assistant Chief David Smutzler will be doing is helping out C.O.P.S.
The Latest: Lawyer: Shackled children want normal adulthoods
A California couple who pleaded guilty to years of torture and abuse of 12 of their 13 children have been sentenced to life in prison with possibility of parole after 25 years.
UPDATE: Charges changed against former South Winn student
CALMAR, Iowa (KWWL) – Four current students and 1 former student from South Winneshiek High School have been charged with assaulting another student.
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The Latest: Academy stands by decision to expel Polanski
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on Roman Polanski asking a court to reinstate his film academy membership (all times local): 3:45 p.m. The film
Family: Boy thrown from Mall of America balcony recovering
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of a 5-year-old boy thrown off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America last week says he’s “showing real
Prosecutor: No charges against Arkansas officer in shooting
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Prosecutors have declined to file charges against a Little Rock police officer who fatally shot a man by firing at
Heiress pleads guilty in NXIVM sex slave case
NEW YORK (AP) — A wealthy heiress pleaded guilty on Friday in a sensational case accusing a a cult-like upstate New York group of creating
Judge: Resumption of US coal sales by Trump needs review
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge says the Trump administration failed to consider the environmental effects of its decision to resume coal sales from
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Woman rescued from eastern Iowa apartment fire
MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a woman is in stable condition after being rescued from an apartment fire in eastern Iowa. The Muscatine Fire
The Latest: Sen. Booker says impeachment talk is premature
MINDEN, Nev. (AP) — The Latest on New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker’s visit to rural Nevada (all times local): 3:20 p.m. New Jersey Sen. Cory
FEMA encourages flood victims to seek help online
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Emergency response officials say they’re concerned the some people forced from their homes by flooding in western Iowa are not
Man guilty of trying to take internet domain at gunpoint
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A Cedar Rapids man who had his cousin try to hijack an Internet domain at gunpoint has been convicted in
Plea deal reduces charges against ex-Waukee schools official
WAUKEE, Iowa (AP) — The former chief operating officer of the Waukee school district has resolved criminal misconduct in office allegations by pleading guilty to
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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.; White House counselor Kellyanne Conway. __
The Latest: Crown of Thorns presented at Paris service
PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the fire that ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (all times local): 11:35 p.m. The Crown of Thorns relic
Warren calls for House to begin impeachment proceedings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elizabeth Warren is urging the Democratic-controlled House to “initiate impeachment proceedings” against President Donald Trump. Warren is reacting on Twitter to the
Bennet’s cancer surgery termed a success as he looks to 2020
DENVER (AP) — Sen. Michael Bennet has been successfully treated for prostate cancer, clearing the way for a possible 2020 presidential campaign, his office says.
Biden expected to launch presidential campaign next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce he’s running for president next week. That’s according to three people with knowledge
