Canadian wildlife Smoke Impacts Air Quality

(KCRG) – Canadian wildfire smoke will impact air quality across Eastern Iowa Thursday and Friday. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Air Quality Index reads as unhealthy across a majority of the Radio Dubuque listening area.
Dubuque Teen Sentenced to Prison

A Dubuque teenager has received a sentence of 10 years in prison stemming from a December 2024 confrontation with Dubuque police. 17 year old Lorenzo K. Cruz, was given the sentence in Iowa District Court of Dubuque
Iowa Board of Regents Support DEI Investigation

The University of Iowa President addressed a video that shows one of her employees admitting to “operating around” a state law regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Barbara Wilson was one of many at Wednesday’s Board of
Iowa Crop Conditions Overall Good

Iowa crops continue to progress slightly ahead of schedule while above-average temperatures and precipitation caused humid conditions and in some cases, caused excessive soil moisture. Corn rated nearly 90% good to excellent during the reporting period from
2 children among three killed in Nebraska biofuels plant explosion

Officials confirmed on Wednesday that three people, a man and two children, were killed in after a catastrophic explosion at a Nebraska biofuels plant. Fremont fire crews responded to calls of the explosion, which occurred midday Tuesday
Federal Reserve to hold benchmark interest rates steady despite pressure from White House

The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it’s keeping its benchmark interest rate steady, citing elevated uncertainty over the nation’s economic outlook. The announcement comes just days after President Trump made a visit to the central bank,
Miami Dolphins’ CB Kader Kohou to miss entire season with knee injury

Miami Dolphins starting cornerback Kader Kohou will miss the entire 2025 season with a knee injury he sustained during training camp on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kohou suffered the injury during one-on-one drills against Tyreek Hill
Cincinnati Bengals release running back Zack Moss from roster after one season

The Cincinnati Bengals announced Wednesday that they have released veteran running back Zack Moss. Moss is currently recovering from a neck injury he sustained in November of last year, and started training camp on the non-football injury
Jake Worthington shares the track ‘Not Like I Used To’

Jake Worthington has shared his latest single, ‘Not Like I Used To,’ co-written with Monty Criswell and Derek George. ‘Not Like I Used To‘ marks the fourth release from Worthington’s upcoming project and follows the success of
HARDY and wife Caleigh launch The HARDY Fund charity organization

HARDY (real name is Michael Hardy) and his wife, Caleigh Ryan Hardy have launched their newly-minted charity organization called The Hardy Fund, which partners with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to created to help support community