UPDATE: Semi crashes, catches fire near car lot in Merrill, Iowa

UPDATE 6:30 A.M. MERRILL, Iowa (KTIV) - KTIV has learned that a semi crashed near the Liberty Auto Sales car lot and caught fire. The Plymouth County Sheriff told KTIV Monday morning that the crash and fire did not impact the auto lot building. PREVIOUS 5: …

Curious Iowa: Does Sokol still have a presence in Cedar Rapids?

Instructor Kevin Sindelar spots Zoey Hawkins, 8, as she transitions from the lower bar to the higher one on the uneven bars at Sokol CR Gymnastics & Fitness Center in southwest Cedar Rapids on Dec. 19. Sokol started in 1862 in Prague and came to the U. …

Iowa ranks in top 10 states for retirement. How does it compare?

Iowa ranked in the top 10 best states to retire in 2025, according to a financial services company. The Motley Fool surveyed 1,500 Americans to rank all 50 states to find out what is most important to those who are retiring. The survey evaluated housing, …

Luke Hoffman advocates for bicycle safety and accessibility in Iowa

Photos: Iowa State football coaches since 1957

From 1957: Sec Taylor, second from left, admires a certificate from Helms Hall of Fame, which inducted him into the select group for outstanding sports journalism. Congratulating Taylor at a meeting of the Des Moines Football Writers Association, are …

Iowa universities told to update DEI portions of their strategic plans

Iowa Board of Regents from left: David Barker, Greta Rouse and Nancy Boettger listens to a presentation by University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson meeting at the University of Iowa's Levitt Center for University Advancement in Iowa City on June 2, …

Iowa football transfer QB target spurns Hawkeyes

While Iowa football was one of the finalists in his transfer portal recruitment, former Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula committed to the Missouri Tigers on Sunday. Pribula visited Iowa last week and the 6-foot-2, 207 pound signal-caller was considered …

Iowa weather: Clouds increase before Christmas Day

Iowa weather: Clouds increase before Christmas Day Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 5:11 PM CST Dec 23, 2024 NOT GOING TO HAVE MUCH SUN MOVING FORWARD. THIS IS ACTUALLY THE ONLY DAY UNTIL SUNDAY IS THE NEXT BEST CHANCE FOR THE …

CEO of Iowa’s largest book bank to retire December 31

The head of the largest food bank in the state says nearly 11% of Iowans do not have consistent, reliable access to nutritious food due to their household finances and the rising cost of food. Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book says food prices are up 25% …

Parent accuses Iowa teacher of banning slang like 'skibidi' and 'rizz'

A new generation of popular slang words has created heartburn for an Iowa school and prompted a bigger debate on whether students who embrace trendy slang such as "Ohio," "skibidi," "chat," "rizz" and "sigma…