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Iowa cops rescue 88 children from Bible study camp in terrifying human trafficking investigation
Nearly 90 children have been rescued from an Iowa Bible study camp as part of an investigation into human trafficking. The Louisa County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at the Shekinah Glory camp, operated by the Kingdom Ministry of...
Eastern Iowa Airport Breaks Another Passenger Record
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Eastern Iowa Airport has set another record. Passenger numbers at the airport were up for a fifth consecutive month. Travel in May was up 19% over last year. Airport leaders say passenger numbers are up 10% year-over-year...
Opinion: Securing Iowa’s energy future is more important than ever
A General Electric generator produces electricity from the nuclear-powered steam-driven turbine at the NextEra Energy Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa, on Monday, April 8, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers...

Big Ten predictions, betting preview: Proven expert shares best futures bets, win total pick for 2025 season
The Big Ten is flying high these days. After watching the SEC and Clemson dominate the college football landscape for close to a decade, the Big Ten has produced back-to-back National Champions with Ohio State and Michigan. Can the Big Ten pull...

Escort to return WWII veteran's remains to hometown Iowa Falls
Iowans are asked to pay respects Thursday along the route that takes the remains of a World War II veteran to his hometown.Iowa Falls native, Cpl. Melvin Huff, was just 19 when the Army lost contact with his plane in Papua New Guinea in January...

2 Minnesota camping spots named top 5 in the Midwest
Split Rock Lighthouse in northern Minnesota. (Melissa Turtinen/FOX 9) TWO HARBORS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two Minnesota campsites have been listed in the top five places to camp in the Midwest. Dig deeper: Every year, Dyrt, a camping website and app,...

Digital Iowa Driver's Licenses Now Available on Google Wallet
Drivers in Iowa can now load their driver's license or photo ID into their Google Wallet. The mobile ID can be used businesses with an identity reader and at more than 200 TSA security checkpoints across the country. Both the Eastern Iowa and the...

WWI Honor Roll at Fairgrounds
INDEPENDENCE – The Buchanan County Fair Association has secured the State Historical Society of Iowa’s traveling display WWI Honor Roll. The World War I Honor Roll features the more than 4,000 names and corresponding photos the State Historical...

Red Haw State Park reopening for camping July 1
Red Haw State Park reopening for camping July 1 KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT SIX. A MOMENT, YEARS IN THE MAKING. THE CAMPGROUND AT RED HAW STATE PARK IN SHERIDAN IS REOPENING NEXT WEEK. IT’S BEEN CLOSED SINCE AN EF THREE TORNADO DESTROYED MUCH OF THE PARK...

IDEMIA Public Security Enables Ability to Add Iowa Driver's Licenses and State IDs to Google Wallet
Iowans can now securely and conveniently access their Iowa Mobile ID from their Google Wallet. RESTON, Va., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA Public Security North America, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions,...

#TBT: The Entire Iowa-Rutgers History
Unlike weeks 1 and 3, Iowa actually has a history with the fourth team they’ll meet this fall. It’s not much, but it’s something. The Iowa Hawkeyes own a 4-0 advantage in their all time series against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights but this is a...

Rams held to one hit in 2A region sermi loss to No. 6 Treynor
TREYNOR – Second in the Western Valley Conference this summer with a .338 team batting average and tops with eight players batting over .300, MVAOCOU had an uncharacteristic night at the plate during Friday night’s 8-2 loss to No. 6 Treynor in the...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Iowa County in week ending June 21?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Iowa County selling...

Conor Daly expects Team Penske's 'rough' IndyCar patch to turn around at Iowa
Juncos Hollinger Racing's Conor Daly has shared his thoughts on the 2025 IndyCar season of the Team Penske outfit. He genuinely feels that the Mooresville-based outfit is going to put on a stellar show during the Iowa race weekend (July 11-12)....

Iyana Merino powers Iowa City High softball past Iowa City West
Iowa City High softball player Iyana Merino led off the fourth inning against Iowa City West on June 25 and wasted no time making an impact. On the first pitch she faced, the freshman smashed a solo home run that sailed over the left field wall...

WHO 13’s Backpack Boost: Hygiene Edition collects essential items for DMPS students
DES MOINES, Iowa — WHO 13 Cares and the station teamed up with Vibrant Insurance and United Way of Central Iowa to collect hygiene products for local students. This is a part of the Nexstar station’s Founder’s Day of Caring. Friday was drop-off...

Kylie Feuerbach's Iowa teammate Kennise Johnson shares true feelings for $50,000,000-worth R&B superstar
Kennise Johnson is set to return to the Iowa basketball team next season and play alongside Kylie Feuerbach. Johnson played her first year with the Hawkeyes during the 2023-24 season, but wasn't a part of the team last season. Although Johnson has...

CU Buffs vs. Iowa State Preview: Cyclones Target Big 12 Glory
Iowa State football is poised to contend for the Big 12 title after a strong season last year, ending with 11 wins but losing to Arizona State in the championship game. The Cyclones return key players, including quarterback Rocco Becht and top...

How Mass Immigration Raids Impact Communities
How Mass Immigration Raids Impact Communities Correspondent Jessica Gomez travels to Postville to speak with community members. MATTER OF FACT. AS OF MID JUNE, 56,000 PEOPLE WERE IN ICE DETENTION. IT’S AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN 16,000 PEOPLE FROM...
Not sure if you are vaccinated for measles? Here's what to do
Iowa has reported seven cases of measles in 2025, making now the time to check vaccination statuses or schedule an appointment to receive the MMR vaccine. Two of the measles cases in Iowa were in vaccinated individuals, according to data from the...