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Eastern Iowa Company Cuts Almost 100 Jobs in Dubuque
Only 5 short years ago it was all smiles and ribbons were cut for this new facility in Dubuque Iowa. It is a 102,000 sq ft building that was to house 12 full-time employees and 200 seasonal part-time employees during the company's peak season. A satellite distribution center for the Duluth Trading Company based in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. According to the Duluth Trading Company, the people here would "give more capacity to their internet sales distribution along with providing distribution to the company's brick-and-mortar locations". This location was to help with the operations of the primary distribution warehouse in Belleville, Wisconsin.
Dubuque Arrest Reports For August 24, 2024
Brown, Rayshonanda Marie (B /F/34) was arrested on charges of 1) Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana 1st Offense (M) and 2) Child Endangerment (M), at 250 Mercy Dr, Dubuque, IA, on 8/24/2024 at 23:50. The arresting officer was Brant, D. Cooperwood, Brandon Rayshod (B /M/24) was arrested on...
Items that survived Lighthouse Inn Suppler Club fire have been stolen, owner says
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The owner of the Lighthouse Inn Supper Club says several items that survived the blaze have since been stolen. The restaurant's owner tells Iowa's News Now they have been unable to recover anything from the scene because their insurance provider is still doing an investigation of the fire. An official cause has not been found or made public, but an initial investigation did not find anything suspicious.
Eastern Iowa Restaurant Re-Opens Under New Owners
An Eastern Iowa restaurant open since the 1980s is now under new ownership, and is back open with a new menu and a new look!. The Pizza Place in Center Point, Iowa opened in 1982. The restaurant was owned for years by Cindy and Dave Krumm. They were known for their great pizzas, especially the homemade crust recipe. The pizza and the crust recipe remain but The Pizza Place is now owned and run by Allison and Craig Sorensen. After taking over the restaurant, they closed down for a short time to freshen up the interior and the menu too.
Diocese of Sioux City priest charged with theft, fraud
ALGONA, Iowa (KCAU) — An Iowa priest affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City has been accused of misappropriating nearly $70,000 in funds. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Father Steven McLoud, 65, of Fort Dodge, has been charged with first-degree theft and first-degree fraudulent practices, both felonies.
Hundreds of bikers come out for Kyle’s Mile 10
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Hundreds of people came out to the Metro Harley-Davidson in Cedar Rapids Saturday morning for the 10th Annual Kyle’s Mile Suicide Awareness and Prevention Ride. The ride’s founder Byron Cooper said they started the ride after they lost their son Kyle to suicide when...
South Dakota tunes up for volleyball season at Missouri Valley favorite Northern Iowa
CEDAR FALLS, IA (Dakota News Now) - Before beginning their quest to win the Summit League and return to the NCAA Tournament, the South Dakota Coyote volleyball team played one final tune up against another team projected to win their league and head to volleyball’s version fo the “Big Dance”.
Entering their third season led by Jim Barnes, the Hawkeyes are staying the course
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - There’s nowhere to go but up for the Iowa volleyball team. The Hawkeyes lost all 20 conference games in 2023, but they’re confident this is the team that turns a struggling program around. Jim Barnes is in year three in Iowa City. His...
FestivALL brings inclusive celebration to Muscatine
Crossroads has announced the third annual FestivALL from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, on the corner of West 2nd and Pine streets, Muscatine. The event has grown from a small parking lot carnival into an all-day street festival that celebrates the inclusion of seniors and people with disabilities in the community.
Defending district champion Akron-Westfield looks to reload under new stadium lights
AKRON — Akron-Westfield, the defending district champions in Class A District 1, will face a rebuild in 2024 after graduating several players from the roster. Still, head coach John Sievert, who helped turn the Westerners around from a 1-5 district record into a 6-0 mark in his first season, said this year’s crop of players are excited for the challenge.
Four-year project to improve Silver Lake entering final phase
Lake Park, Iowa — A four-year shoreline restoration project at Silver Lake, near Lake Park in Dickinson County, is entering its final phase, where contractors will continue clearing the honeysuckle, Chinese elm and autumn olive understory next to the lake, then replace it with native prairie to keep the soil in place.
RECRUITING: Nine 2026 prospects to keep an eye on this fall
The 2024 football season is upon us, and that means recruitment for the 2026 class will start to heat up this fall. Here are nine prospects to keep an eye on for Iowa State fans as in-game visits start and a recruiting class begins to be built. Ian Premer, tight...
Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute Launched to Serve Defense, Manufacturing Sectors
The Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute was launched Friday as a catalyst for the defense and manufacturing sectors across the Midwest. QCMI is a partnership between Western Illinois University, the University of Illinois System and Iowa State University that will focus on research and development and workforce development in advanced manufacturing and materials.
Farm Progress Show August 27 – 29th
This week is the Farm Progress Show just east of Boone and West of Ames off of Highway 30. Mark your calendars for August 27 – 29th, doors are set to open at 8am each morning. Matt Jungmann (Young-man) is the show director and has been going to shows for 30 years.
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