Aplington-Parkersburg defeats West Lyon 27-22

Teen Girl & Woman Hit By Vehicles

Two pedestrians were hit by vehicles Thursday morning in Waterloo in separate incidents less than an hour apart. First, emergency crews and police were called to West High School where a 16 year old girl was hit by a pickup truck as she was in a cross walk just prior to 7:30. She was taken to the hospital with what police describe as life-threatening injuries. The driver of the truck stayed on scene and cooperated with authorities.

AP facing West Lyon in 1A semifinal Friday

#3 (1A) Aplington-Parkersburg will take on #2 (1A) West Lyon in a 1A semifinal Friday, which will air on 99 The Wave. Coming off last week’s 24-0 quarterfinal win over West Marshall, the Falcons will play in a semifinal for the first time since 2003. Having dominated their opponents with six shutouts, Head Coach Zach Pfantz says an entire season of preparation has made them ready for this moment.

Sun glare believed to be factor in Hampton crash Thursday

Sun glare is believed to have played a role in a two-vehicle crash involving a car and semi Thursday morning in Hampton. According to the Hampton Police Department, the accident happened around 7:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of Central Avenue East. Police say a 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser driven...

Second pedestrian struck in Waterloo

WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - A pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle Thursday morning, Waterloo Police Department said. Police and Fire were dispatched around 8:14 a.m. to the 2100 block of Newell Street. They learned that a vehicle hit a woman while backing up. The woman was...

Iowa Women roll to a 78-40 win

The Iowa Women bounced back from a loss at UConn on Sunday to defeat Northern Iowa 78-40 on November 12. Dani Carnegie led the team 22 points in the 38 point win.

Powerhouse Regina too much for Treynor in state semifinal

(Cedar Falls) -- Treynor football's first state semifinal appearance in 23 years ran into a buzzsaw on Friday morning. Top-ranked Iowa City Regina (12-0) used an explosive first half to jump on the Cardinals (10-2) early and never looked back en route to a 35-0 win in a Class 1A state semifinal heard on KMA-FM 99.1.

Large Grant for Public Transit

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association has awarded a $750,000 grant to improve public transit in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. A joint initiative between the cities and MET Transit is looking to raise a total of $4.6million to fund a micro-transit pilot program. The program will use smaller passenger vans to navigate designated zones to provide shared rides that connect riders directly to their destination or link them efficiently to MET Transit’s existing fixed route bus network. Ideally, it would be a “first-mile/last-mile” connector. Specific passenger fares remain under evaluation but the program aims to lower transit barriers, shorten travel times, and increase ridership across the transit system.

South Dakota football vs Northern Iowa, prediction for Week 11

No. 10 South Dakota is coming off a late-season bye week, and the Coyotes are aiming to get back in the win column against MVFC foe Northern Iowa at home. South Dakota's (7-3) last game was a 31-21 loss to South Dakota State in Brookings two weeks ago. Northern Iowa (4-5) lost 41-15 to the Jackrabbits in Cedar Falls a week ago. South Dakota head coach Matt Vitzthum has turned the page from the rivalry loss and is ready to get back on the field and put together a better performance. "We've positioned ourselves really well to head down the stretch here to achieve the things we want to achieve," Vitzthum said. "I know our group's hungry. We're going to play loose and we're going to let it just go here." Suffering a third loss on the season puts lots of extra pressure on these remaining two games for South Dakota. The Coyotes likely need to win out against Northern Iowa and Illinois State to hold onto a first-round bye in the FCS playoffs, so the stakes are clear heading into the final two. "The emphasis in the building has been about just getting back to playing the game of

84 years later, Waterloo remembers five brothers lost aboard USS Juneau

WATERLOO, Iowa — Eighty-four years ago Friday, five brothers from Waterloo lost their lives aboard a U.S. Navy warship during one of the most consequential naval battles of World War II. Albert, Francis, George, Joseph and Madison Sullivan were serving together aboard the USS Juneau when it sank during...

Waterloo home deemed uninhabitable after Wednesday fire

WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - The Waterloo Fire Department rescued a resident from a house fire Wednesday. The fire broke out around 9:30 Wednesday morning at a home on Fowler Street. When crews arrived, there was heavy fire on the front porch, half of the main floor and upstairs. Firefighters helped...

UNI Wins Nod for Redeker Dining Overhaul

University of Northern Iowa students eating in the Redeker Center will soon get new skylights, reconfigured food stations and an allergen-free grab-and-go counter. The Iowa Board of Regents signed off on the dining project on Nov. 12, clearing the way for construction to begin next year. The board approved UNI...

KXEL Morning News for Fri. Nov. 13, 2026

Waterloo Police say a 16-year-old girl has life-threatening injuries after a vehicle hit her. It happened at around 7:30 yesterday morning at the intersection of Baltimore Street and East Ridgeway Avenue. That’s next to Waterloo West High where she is a student. Police say the girl was crossing the intersection when she was struck. As of last night, there was no update on her condition.

College Volleyball (11/13): UNI, Missouri win five-set thrillers; Drake, Creighton roll

(KMAland) -- Northern Iowa and Missouri battled to five-set victories, while Drake and Creighton earned sweeps to highlight Friday's regional college volleyball action. Northern Iowa outlasted UIC 3-2, Missouri edged Oklahoma 3-2 and Drake cruised past Valparaiso in straight sets. Creighton swept Georgetown for its seventh consecutive victory, while Kansas...

Miracle on Main slated for Nov. 13 and 14

REINBECK — It’s the most wonderful time of year as Reinbeck gears up for its annual Miracle on Main holiday event, which will take place Nov. 13 and 14 with a mix of food, trolley rides, kids’ activities, Breakfast with Santa, business open houses, and more. Event spokesperson Robin Moore, who has been on the committee for several years, said the event began in 1998 and returns yearly with a mix of old and new offerings.

Iowa housing inventory grows as Franklin County prices rise

Iowa’s housing market had more homes available for buyers in October, while sales activity slowed with the seasonal shift toward winter. Locally, Franklin County saw fewer home sales but higher prices compared with a year ago. According to the latest figures from Iowa REALTORS®, the state had 10,737 active...

Waterloo List Prices Climb While Homes Sit Longer on the Market

Waterloo buyers found real negotiating room as prices were cut and homes sat longer on the market.

Top-ranked Regina Races Past No. 4 Treynor to Return to Class 1A Championship Game

CEDAR FALLS – Heading into the final weeks of the season Dustin Elsbury wanted his Regina football team feeling fresh, going fast and playing its best football. The top-ranked Regals were all three of those things on Friday. Class 1A No. 1 Regina was sharp in all three phases...

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KMAland Sports Schedule (11/14): State football semifinals in Iowa, state soccer quarterfinals in Missouri

(KMAland) -- The state football semifinals continue in Cedar Falls, and the Missouri state boys soccer quarterfinals hit the pitch on Saturday’s schedule. Check out the complete slate below. KMALAND FOOTBALL SCHEDULE. Iowa State Semifinals (at Cedar Falls) Class 2A: Spirit Lake vs. Alburnett, 10:00 AM. Class 2A: Roland-Story...