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Iowa State Trooper killed in standoff
Apr 12, 2021 by Rick Watts
A 27-year veteran of the Iowa State Patrol was shot and killed during a violent standoff with a man who fought back against agents in an armored personnel carrier and said he wanted to shoot…
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Taylor Swift Shares Home Movies In Vid For 'The Best Day (Taylor’s Version)'
Apr 12, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Taylor Swift dropped “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” on Friday, and along with it shared a very personal lyric video for the track “The Best Day (Taylor’s Version).” The original 2009 music video features family home videos…
Tornado in Cedar Rapids damages mobile homes
Apr 09, 2021 by Rick Watts
The National Weather Service confirms that a weak tornado damaged homes at a Cedar Rapids mobile home park. A Cedar Rapids television station reports the tornado was rated an EF-0 and reached winds up to…
Ottumwa Public Library opening on a limited basis
Apr 09, 2021 by Rick Watts
Starting Friday (4/9), the Ottumwa Public Library will be open to the public---but you will have to make an appointment to check out materials or use their computers. Appointments will be limited to five people…
Study finds alcohol use among women rose since start of pandemic
Apr 09, 2021 by Rick Watts
An Iowa State University study finds nearly two-thirds of women surveyed admit they're drinking more alcohol, more frequently, since the onset of the pandemic. Susan Stewart, an I-S-U professor of sociology, says she found coronavirus-related…
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99
Apr 09, 2021 by Rick Watts
By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ LONDON (AP) — Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined…
Clay Walker Announces New Album
Apr 09, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Clay Walker is set to release a new album this summer. The singer just announced his 12th studio album, “Texas To Tennessee,” will drop July 30th. The album features 10 songs, all co-written by Clay,…
Biden open to compromise on infrastructure, but not inaction
Apr 08, 2021 by Rick Watts
By JOSH BOAK AP - President Joe Biden drew a red line on his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan Wednesday, saying he is open to compromise on how to pay for the package but inaction is…
Hawkeye Express makes last run
Apr 08, 2021 by Rick Watts
The train that has carried thousands of Iowa fans from Coralville to Kinnick Stadium for home football games will cease operations, the athletic department announced Wednesday (4/7). The Iowa Northern Railway’s Hawkeye Express has made…
Biofuel producers and farmers not sold on switch to electric cars
Apr 08, 2021 by Rick Watts
The president and auto industry maintain the nation is on the cusp of a gigantic shift to electric vehicles and away from liquid-fueled cars, but biofuels producers and some of their supporters in Congress aren’t…
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