Iowans who aren't physically active who want to change course and start moving might consider a program called Walk With Ease, headquartered at Iowa State University. Alison Phillips, an ISU psychology professor, says the six-week self-directed program offers strategies to build stamina, manage … [Read more...]
Air travel not expected to rebound anytime soon
Forecasters promise a gradual warmup over the next few days, but this prolonged cold spell has many Iowans dreaming about Spring Break vacations in distant, sunny climates. Kyle Potter, with ThriftyTraveler.com, says overall air travel remains low due to the COVID-19 pandemic and he predicts … [Read more...]
Iowan featured in book about ‘Business Icons’
A certified financial planner from eastern Iowa is the lone Midwesterner featured in a new book compiled by entrepreneur Kevin Harrington, best known for TV's "Shark Tank." Jeff Busbee of Cedar Rapids was featured on Harrington's program "Business Icons" and was later invited to be among some 30 … [Read more...]
Davenport man charged in death of his mother
An eastern Iowa man is charged in the murder of his mother. Davenport police were called to an apartment north of the downtown on Tuesday afternoon to investigate a report of a suspicious death. Officers found the body of 77-year-old Dianne Rupp in an apartment. It's unclear how she may've … [Read more...]
Cold putting strain on electric and natural gas systems
Weather maps show 73% of the country has snow cover and Iowans are well aware of how the prolonged subzero temperatures are causing trouble, especially with home heating demands. Iowa's largest utility is asking residents to voluntarily conserve natural gas by lowering thermostats a few degrees. … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley large stimulus package lacks support
Members of the U.S. House are starting work on the newest COVID-19 stimulus package which Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says promises to be far too expensive. With reports estimating the latest coronavirus relief plan around $1.9 trillion, Grassley says several fellow Republicans in the House will … [Read more...]
Iowa City police ask for information in fatal shooting
An autopsy is scheduled for today in Iowa City's first homicide in nearly a year. Police were called to Iowa City's Longfellow neighborhood about 8 o'clock on Friday night to investigate a report of shots fired. Officers say a witness claims three men had entered an apartment on South Governor … [Read more...]
DNR reminds you of the Chickadee Checkoff on tax returns
Many Iowans have seen their income impacted by COVID-19 in the past year and it's raising fears at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that the state's Chickadee Checkoff could see a drop in donations this year. Stephanie Shepherd, a wildlife diversity biologist at the DNR, says the checkoff … [Read more...]
Beware of scammers claiming to be Cupid
Valentine's Day is this weekend and Iowans who are looking for love on an online dating platform need to be sure not to hand over their digits. Credit card digits, to be precise. Better Business Bureau spokeswoman, Bao Vang, says scammers are ready to dupe users into believing they've found true … [Read more...]
Firefighters ask you to clear snow around fire hydrants
Some Iowa communities are seeing one of the snowiest-ever winters and with all the plowing, shoveling, and drifting, many tens of thousands of potential-life-saving fire hydrants are buried or they're inaccessible. Greg Buelow, the public safety spokesman for Cedar Rapids, is urging people in the … [Read more...]