Recent rain improving drought conditions in Iowa
Drought conditions improved in Iowa in the past week. According to the latest U-S Drought Monitor Report through Tuesday morning, the area with no drought conditions listed increased almost 11 percent to 31-point-47 percent in the state.
Hot temperatures can cause problems in parked cars
The temperature in your car can quickly become deadly. When the outside temperature is 95 degrees, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise to 114 degrees in as little as 10 minutes, to 124 degrees after 20
State to get a multi-million dollar settlement from OxyContin
Iowa’s share of a legal settlement with the maker of the opioid drug OxyContin is nearly 38 million dollars. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and 54 attorneys general from states and U-S territories signed onto the settlement
Hot weekend in the forecast for the broadcast area
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Wright and Hardin Counties from noon today until 9pm Sunday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Butler and Grundy Counties from noon Saturday until 9pm Sunday.
NBA Finals: Pacers beat Thunder 108-91 to force deciding Game 7
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108–91 on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The series, now tied at three games apiece, will advance to Game 7 for the first
Temporary broadcast outage for KQCR today
99 The Wave, 98-point-9, KQCR will experience a temporary broadcast outage today due to scheduled tower lighting upgrades and routine maintenance. The outage is expected to last 6-8 hours. Listeners can still enjoy all regular programming during
Body recovered from Clear Lake identified as Fonda angler
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources confirmed the recovery of a body Thursday evening from Clear Lake. The individual, identified as 54-year-old Dennis Blume of Fonda, was located around 5:30pm after an extensive search. Authorities received a
‘Little Remedies’ children’s cough syrup recalled over possible bacterial contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration shared in an alert that a children’s cough syrup from the brand Little Remedies is being recalled due to microbial contamination. Medtech Products Inc., the brands’ manufacturer, voluntarily issued the recall
President Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for third time
President Donald Trump issued a new executive order on Thursday, granting TikTok an additional 90 days to continue operating in the United States, providing more time for his administration to finalize a deal to be sold to
Bulldog Baseball swept at home by #6 (3A) Algona Thursday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL baseball team was swept at home by #6 (3A) Algona Thursday. They fell 10-0 in six innings in the first game and 11-1 in six innings in the second game. It kept Algona undefeated in