Area News

We break down the Iowa and Illinois high School Football Playoffs.  The FCA story of the Week features Lauren Matson an Orion Volleyball player. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.– President Donald Trump raised expectations today about Republicans’ timetable for passing tax reform, saying he expects the currently unwritten overhaul of the tax code on his desk by Thanksgiving. In an op-ed in the USA Today published Sunday, the President said the economy can’t “take off” unless “we transform the outdated, complex tax code.” The tax plan Trump and Republican leaders are pushing for reduces tax rates on corporations from 35% to 20% and consolidates individual tax rates […]

BUDA, Illinois–It’s the little things that make Joey Bauer smile, so imagine his surprise when a crowd of people showed up to his 13th birthday party. “I’ve got friends here that drove two and a half hours just to be with him… that speaks a lot to the good hearts in people,” says Joey’s mom, Bonnie Bauer. Dozens of people packed the Taylor Memorial in Buda, Illinois, with gifts and kind words for the birthday boy. “(13 years old) is a […]

BETTENDORF– Princesses, Harry Potter’s, Iron Man’s, and Ghosts took over the Bettendorf Family Museum for some ghoulish fun. The Annual Scarecrow Shenanigans event brought dozens out on October 22nd. Kids and their families came in costumes and participated in a variety of Halloween themed activities. The activities included a Haunted bounce house, glow in the dark Jack-o-Latern craft room, and making your own witch’s brew. This spooky family friendly event is a tradition going on almost 30 years now. […]

The event provides a safe alternative to trick or treating. […]

Police say he was extricated by the West Liberty Fire department and ambulance service using the JAWS of life. The man was then flown by helicopter to the University of Iowa Hospitals in critical condition. […]

It’s looking like a chilly start to our Monday with morning lows in the 40s. Some patchy fog is possible as well. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds on Monday, but a few showers are possible during the day. Highs will top out near 60. Don’t get too comfortable though… a northwest wind will really pick up Monday night into Tuesday, and highs will likely only be in the upper 40s. On top of that, it will be […]

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