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Iowa Hawkeyes will play 2-Seed Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.  The Hawks have beat some top teams this season and are ready for the challenge of another one.  Luka Garza had a big first game in the opening round win over Cincinnati, Iowa is looking for a repeat performance from the Sophomore Forward.   Iowa players take a shot at guessing the last time the Hawks played in the Sweet 16.

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Lisa Bluder coached at St. Ambrose from 1984-1990.  She brought the Queen Bees to 4 straight National Tournaments.  While she was coaching there Robin Becker-Pingeton played for Bluder.  Now the two coaches will face each other in round 2 of the NCAA Tournament as Iowa play Missouri.

Rock Island scored 8 runs in the fourth inning of the first game against Rockton Hononegah on their way to a 10-0 win.  They would fall in game two 12-0.

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DETROIT- A man trying to kill a pest ended up shooting his foot instead.

The wheelchair-bound 50-year-old man threw his shoe at a cockroach inside his home, according to WDIV.

However, he kept his revolver inside the shoe. When he threw his shoe the gun discharged and shot him in the foot.

There is currently no word on the man’s condition.

MUSCATINE- Don’t be alarmed when sirens start going off. On March 27 Iowa has its annual state-wide tornado drill.

A test tornado watch alarm will start at about 10 a.m. A test warning will begin at 10:15 a.m.

Additionally, the National Weather Service will turn on the all-hazards weather radio system and the Emergency Alert system on local radio and TV stations.

The outdoor warning sirens in Atalissa, Conesville, Fruitland, Muscatine, Nichols, West Liberty and Wilton will be turned on to see if they’re working.

If there is actual severe weather anywhere in Iowa on March 27 the drill will be postponed until the 28th or 29th.

A press release from Muscatine  encouraged citizens to review their home protection plan.

DES MOINES — President Donald Trump has granted a disaster declaration for 56 Iowa counties swamped by flooding. The presidential declaration will make assistance available to homeowners,...

(CNN) — While shocked parishioners and a television audience watched, a man stabbed the elderly rector of St. Joseph’s Oratory at Mount Royal, Canada’s biggest church, as he led Mass on Friday morning, Montreal police said.

Police said the stabbing was not considered a terrorist attack. “Today’s event is an individual act committed by one individual,” police said on Twitter.

The church tweeted that Father Claude Grou was “out of danger.” The 77-year-old priest was taken to a hospital and is recovering from his wounds, Constable Caroline Chevrefils said.

The 26-year-old suspect was detained by security staff at the church and taken into custody by police, Chevrefils said. She said the suspect is known to police.

Grou was celebrating Mass for about 60 people in the church and an audience watching the event being livestreamed when the suspect went toward the priest and stabbed him several times with a sharp object, Chevrefils said.

Video showed Grou moving away as the man approached, then falling and getting up after the attack. Parishioners separated the attacker from the priest.

Police were called to the church at 8:40 a.m.

The suspect, whose name was not immediately released, is expected to appear by video feed at the Quebec Court Criminal Room about 1:30 p.m. Saturday. If any charges are filed, they will be determined by prosecutors, Chevrefils said.

Messages of sympathy filled social media.

“What a horrible attack at Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal this morning,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted. “Father Claude Grou, Canadians are thinking of you and wishing you a swift recovery.”

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante tweeted: “What a horrible and inexcusable gesture that has no place in Montreal. I am relieved to learn that the life of Father Claude grou, Rector of the @osjmr, is out of danger and that his condition is stable. On behalf of all Montrealers, I wish him speedy recovery. ”

Christian Lépine, the archbishop of Montreal, posted a statement on the archdiocese website thanking police, paramedics and parishioners for their response.

“We are all shocked by an act of violence taking place here in a place dedicated to peace,” Lépine said.

St. Joseph’s Oratory, the largest church in Canada, is in the culturally diverse Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood.

While eating lunch at the Mineral City Mill and Grill in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Friday, Rep. Steve King — the Iowa Republican who has made a series of statements embracing white nationalism...

Before you find any eggs, you need to know where the Easter Egg Hunts are happening. Check this list for upcoming Easter activities in your area.

April 7

Rock Island’s 2nd Annual Underwater Egg Hunt: It turns out the Easter Bunny is an excellent swimmer. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. thousands of colorful eggs will be ready to grab at the Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center. Bring a swimsuit and a bag for the eggs. Participants will receive a goody bag and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. The hunt is $5 and pre-registration is required.

Register online or call RIFAC at (309) 732-7275

April 13

Nahant Marsh’s Spring Celebration and Eco-Egg Hunt: From 9 a.m. to noon, kids can tromp around a nature preserve while they search for eggs. The Nahant Marsh Education Center in Davenport will hold a Spring Celebration for kids 3-12. In addition to the egg hunt there will be nature themed activities for families to learn about local wildlife. It is $7 per child or $5 for members. Children two and under can get in for free. Money raised will support environmental education and natural resource projects.

Pre-registration is recommended. Register online or call 563.336.3370.

Muscatine Third Annual Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt: From 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. the Muscatine Parks & Rec Depaertment will hold a family friendly event in Weed Park. The hunt begins at the Rose Garden playground at 10 a.m. The event is free.

For more information call the Parks & Rec department at (563) 263-0241

April 14

Downtown Davenport Egg Hunt: Eggs with candy, live music, face painting, food trucks, and bouncy houses- the CITY Church will hold an Easter extravaganza in downtown Davenport. The celebration will take place after the Sunday service from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Click here for more information.

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Bettendorf, Iowa- A robbery took place March 23 at the IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union.

At approximately 1 p.m. a man robbed the credit union north of the Palmer Hills Golf Course. He wore a gray hoodie, glasses, and a partial mask. The robber had a handgun.

The suspects fled on foot before the Bettendorf PD arrived. He left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Nobody was hurt in the robbery.

The FBI and Bettendorf PD have arrived on scene. They’re canvassing the surrounding area to try and find the escaped suspect.

 

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