No injuries after school bus vs. truck collision
No injuries were reported.
Authorities say move over after semi crashes into tow truck
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) – Winneshiek County authorities are reminding drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles, including tow trucks.
Making up missed school days
The Iowa Department of Education is reminding schools what they can and can not do to make up canceled school days.
Danielson will join American Wind Energy Association as Central Region Director
Just a week after announcing his surprise resignations from both the Iowa Senate and the Cedar Falls Fire Department, Jeff Danielson, has a new job.
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Sumner farmer recalls being trapped in grain bin for hours, thanks firefighters
A couple of hours later, we got to walk him (Ron) to the house, he’s doing fine, and that doesn’t happen very often.
PHOTOS: National love your pet day
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Gillibrand offers to buy “Ranch Girl” pizza
Presidential hopeful Kristen Gillibrand is coming up with new ways to win over voters, by buying them a slice of pizza!
PHOTOS: New Hampton T-Rex finds long lost ancestor
A family in New Hampton had a little fun uncovering a frozen T-Rex skull in the snow Wednesday.
UPDATE: Lowell Elementary will not reopen until August
Classes have been canceled Thursday at Lowell Elementary due to damage to a portion of the roof.
Presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to make two Iowa City stops Thursday
The Democratic presidential hopeful will make stops at Carpenters Union Hall and The Mill.
One woman follows her instincts to become a hero
Deb Mitchell saw an SUV go off the side of the road on Interstate 80 near Waukee, Iowa.
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TRACKING: Strong storm starts tonight
A strong storm will track through the region tonight through Sunday with freezing rain, rain, thunder, sleet, snow, wind and falling temps.
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Iowa athletics radio announcer Gary Dolphin suspended from basketball coverage for “King Kong” reference
Radio broadcaster Gary Dolphin has been suspended from calling any of the Hawkeyes’ remaining hoops games this season after he referred to an opposing player as “King King” during Tuesday’s game against Maryland, according to a release from Hawkeye Sports Properties.
Police in Cedar Rapids respond to shooting
Police say one person is believed to have non-life threatening injuries following the shooting along 18th Street Southwest on Friday.
UPDATE: Ethanol plant fire investigation ongoing
The Fairbank Fire Department says they continue to closely monitor the situation a the Flint Hills Resources near Fairbank.
R. Kelly has been indicted, sources say
State’s Attorney Kim Foxx will announce charges against Kelly at a news conference at 2 p.m. CT (3 p.m. ET), according to a release from her office.
Former Rep. Walt Rogers running for District 30 seat
Former state Rep. Walt Rogers is running to fill the vacant District 30 seat.
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Mom jailed for posting video of school fight
BROUSSARD, La. (AP) — A Louisiana woman has been charged with a crime for posting video of a high school fight on social media. The
The Latest: House Dems ask AG to release full Russia report
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the special counsel’s Russia investigation (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Six House Democratic committee heads are calling on Attorney
STORY REMOVED: BC-US–Kidnapper Manhunt
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The Associated Press has withdrawn its Feb. 12 story about a man accused of kidnapping a woman and her son. Some
STORY REMOVED: BC-US–Kidnapper Manhunt
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The Associated Press has withdrawn its Jan. 9 story about a man accused of kidnapping a woman and her son. Some
The Latest: Trump vows veto if border resolution passed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border to get financing of a wall
Iowa News
Former Iowa Sen. Danielson to lobby for wind energy group
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Iowa Sen. Jeff Danielson says he has taken a job as a regional state policy director for the American
Howling winds, heavy snow in Nebraska, Iowa forecasts
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Howling winds and heavy snow are forecast for much of Nebraska and Iowa this weekend. The National Weather Service says a
Iowa Medicine Board names new executive director
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Board of Medicine has selected a new executive director to replace the man who said he’d been forced
School where roof collapsed closing for rest of school year
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Some Waterloo students won’t have classes Friday or Monday because their damaged school will be closing until August’s start of the
Service sees high river flood probability for eastern Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The National Weather Service says several Iowa rivers have an increased risk of flooding this spring. The service said Thursday
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Hickenlooper hires Iowa organizer as he considers 2020 bid
DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has hired an Iowa organizer as he considers a 2020 Democratic presidential bid. Hickenlooper’s Leadership PAC hired
Expanding the map: 2020 Dems push past early voting states
The 2020 Democratic field is on the move — and not just to Iowa. Candidates are starting to venture outside the traditional four early voting
Klobuchar to meet with Carter, Abrams in Georgia
Sen. Amy Klobuchar will meet with former President Jimmy Carter and Democrat Stacey Abrams on Friday as she brings her presidential campaign to Georgia. Klobuchar
Gov. Hogan: No Trump primary challenge without major shift
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he’s not launching a primary challenge against President Donald Trump unless the president’s political standing within his
Trump endorses Cornyn, who is wary of O’Rourke 2020 threat
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump is endorsing Sen. John Cornyn for re-election in 2020, saying the chamber’s No. 2 Republican “has done an
