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The Iowa National Guard's mission with ICE has been extended, sparking concerns with a local immigration advocacy group.
11/14/2025

The Iowa National Guard's mission with ICE has been extended, sparking concerns with a local immigration advocacy group.

Immigrant advocacy group Escucha Mi Voz Iowa expressed their dissatisfaction with the extension of the Iowa National Guard's mission in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

A couple of chances at some rain next week. Meteorologist Mark Schnackenberg
11/14/2025

A couple of chances at some rain next week. Meteorologist Mark Schnackenberg

Tonight: Increasing clouds and mild. Low: 49-55. Winds: SW 10-15 mph.

Dakota Van Patten has been sentenced to life in prison for the kidnapping and murder of Marion resident Melody Hoffman.
11/14/2025

Dakota Van Patten has been sentenced to life in prison for the kidnapping and murder of Marion resident Melody Hoffman.

Dakota Van Patton received a life sentence for the murder of Melody Hoffman.

Dakota Van Patten is being sentenced in a Linn County courtroom today. He’s been found guilty in the 2024 murder of Melo...
11/14/2025

Dakota Van Patten is being sentenced in a Linn County courtroom today. He’s been found guilty in the 2024 murder of Melody Van Patten. Click below to watch the sentencing live on KWWL.com .

[CEDAR RAPIDS, IA] — A jury found Dakota Van Patten guilty in September of murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy.

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is urging continued support even as SNAP benefits resume following the government shutdown....
11/14/2025

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is urging continued support even as SNAP benefits resume following the government shutdown. With food insecurity affecting over 45,000 people in the area, including 1 in 6 children, community contributions remain crucial.

WATERLOO, Iowa — The Northeast Iowa Food Bank (NEIFB) is calling for continued community support following the end of the federal government shutdown. Despite the resumption of SNAP benefits, the

The Independence Fire Department says one of the three people rescued from an apartment fire in Wednesday morning has di...
11/14/2025

The Independence Fire Department says one of the three people rescued from an apartment fire in Wednesday morning has died from their injuries.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KWWL) - The Independence Fire Department says one of the victims rescued from an apartment fire Wednesday morning has died.

Dr. Jared Smith, Superintendent of Waterloo Community School District, stopped by KWWL News at Noon today to talk about ...
11/13/2025

Dr. Jared Smith, Superintendent of Waterloo Community School District, stopped by KWWL News at Noon today to talk about the new Waterloo United High School.

With Waterloo East and West High buildings both significantly aging, the plan to consolidate the two schools into one building has been in the works for the past few years. Voters officially approved the plan in November 2024, and the new school is set to open in Fall 2028.

The mascot for Waterloo United will be the Titans and the school colors will be black and “Vegas Gold."

“The students think it’s awesome!” Smith said of the mascot logo. In fact, he said they’ve received nothing but positive feedback about the name, colors and mascot since they were revealed a month ago.

Smith also announced that an online store for the public to purchase new Waterloo United High School apparel will be launching around Thanksgiving, with purchases arriving in time for the holidays. The school will share the store website via email and social media when it opens, so watch for that in the coming weeks.

Dr. Smith stopped by to talk about the new Waterloo high school set to open in 2028, and the new school's name, mascot and colors.

Closing arguments were presented today in the quadruple murder trial of Luke Truesdell. The jury is deliberating now and...
11/13/2025

Closing arguments were presented today in the quadruple murder trial of Luke Truesdell. The jury is deliberating now and KWWL will have an update once the verdict is announced.

[LINN COUNTY, Iowa] — The trial of Luke Truesdell, charged with four counts of murder, continued on Thursday with closing arguments presented to the jury.

Colder next week. Meteorologist Mark Schnackenberg
11/13/2025

Colder next week. Meteorologist Mark Schnackenberg

Tonight: Clear and not as cold as last night. Patchy fog possible late. Low: 35-41. Winds: S 5-10 mph.

A search warrant ex*****on in Oelwein led to the arrest of Robert Clarence Stewart, 61, on multiple felony charges, incl...
11/13/2025

A search warrant ex*****on in Oelwein led to the arrest of Robert Clarence Stewart, 61, on multiple felony charges, including possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and ma*****na.

The Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant on Wednesday at a residence in the 2600 Block of South Frederick Avenue.

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