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.

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...

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.

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 high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10 entering semifinals

Semifinal action has arrived in Iowa as the state's top teams descend upon the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, hoping to secure a spot in the state championship. While a few teams have had miracle runs up to this point, many of the state's top programs have done their job week to week to keep their spots as the teams to beat going into the final two weeks of the year. With that in mind, who are the top 10 teams in Hawkeye State? Here are our picks ahead of this week's semifinal action. 1. Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill) Record: 11-0 Last Result: Southeast Polk 38, Prairie 28 Upcoming Game: Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Dowling Catholic, 7 p.m. CT 2. Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines) Record: 10-1 Last Result: Dowling Catholic 42, Cedar Falls 14 Upcoming Game: Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Southeast Polk, 7 p.m. CT 3. Johnston Record: 9-2 Last Result: Johnston 21, Valley 7 Upcoming Game: Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Ankeny, 4 p.m. CT 4. Xavier Record: 11-0 Last Result: Xavier 48, Newton 9 Upcoming Game: Thursday, Nov. 12 vs. Western Dubuque, 7 p.m. CT 5. Western Dubuque Record: 10-1 Last Result: Western Dubuque 27, Waverly-Shell Rock 24 Upcoming

Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Wednesday recommended approval for the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa to establish bachelor of applied professional studies degrees, developed in deference to […]

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

Where to watch Iowa women's basketball vs. UNI today

No. 13 Iowa women's basketball (2-1) returns home to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to play host to in-state foe Northern Iowa (1-1). In their last time out, the Hawkeyes lost 91-79 at then-No. 2 UConn. Iowa trailed by as many as 27, but the Hawkeyes showed character and resolve to make the final margin more respectable. Iowa faces a UNI squad that opened with a 67-59 win over St. Thomas and a 76-54 loss at South Dakota State. Watch Iowa vs. Northern Iowa Iowa leads the all-time series, 28-3, and the Hawkeyes have won six straight and 17 of the past 18. That includes last season's 74-41 Iowa victory in Cedar Falls. Chit-Chat Wright was Iowa's leading scorer, finishing with 19 points on 7 of 8 shooting. As tipoff approaches, here's how Hawkeye fans can watch Iowa host UNI on Nov. 12: How to watch Iowa women's basketball vs. UNI Date: Thursday, Nov. 12 Time: 7:30 p.m. CT TV: Big Ten Network Sloane Martin is on the play-by-play call alongside former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder (color analyst). Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions.

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.

Waterloo restaurant gives free meals to veterans on Veterans Day

WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Big Head Burger in Waterloo gave free meals Wednesday to all veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day. Bob May served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1968. “I was maintaining a system that refuels aircraft,” May said. “I had to stand by the...

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 Panthers Sign Two Iowa Recruits for 2027 Class

The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball program is adding two talented Iowa high school players to its future roster. UNI head men’s basketball coach Kyle Green announced Wednesday that the Panthers have signed two student-athletes to the program’s 2027 recruiting class during the early signing period.

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.

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.

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...

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...

David vs. Goliath at the UNI-Dome: Western Dubuque Gets Its Shot at Unbeaten Xavier

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — November 11, 2026 — Every underdog story needs a giant, and Thursday night at the UNI-Dome, Western Dubuque has one waiting: Cedar Rapids Xavier, 11-0, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, the defending state champions, and the favorite to finish a second straight undefeated season with another title.

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...

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