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A-List Star Dreams of Switching Lives with Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is a big deal here in the Hawkeye State. It still shocks me sometimes when people outside of Iowa know who she is. As the basketball legend continues to break records on the court, it's not just avid sports fans who are paying attention to her. She's getting a whole lot of love and appreciation from some big names in Hollywood.
Iowa school districts receive grants for therapeutic classrooms
The Iowa Department of Education is issuing its fourth round of competitive grants to ten school districts in the state to establish or continue therapeutic classrooms. Clinton and North Scott Community School Districts are receiving a portion of the $2.85 million for the 2024-2025 school year. Clinton is collecting $146,000, and North Scott is accepting $174,500.
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.
From Coast to Cornfields: The States Most Likely to Send New Residents to Iowa
Iowa isn't a state known for having a large population. With only 3.2 million residents, there are cities that have nearly far more residents. New York and Los Angeles for example. Chicago has nearly our populous, and if you live in Eastern Iowa, you're just a couple hours from such a massive number of folks in one area.
Twenty-five years of Iowa winters
On Aug. 15, Dave Havard of Centerville retired only two months short of working 25 years for the Iowa Department of Transportation. That equals spending thousands of hours plowing snow, tons and tons of snow, for 25 long Iowa winters, along with his many other duties during the rest of each year.
HARD ROCK NORTHERN INDIANA RECAP: RedHawks drop season opener in Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Indiana University Northwest men's soccer team lost an 8-0 decision to Mount Mercy Saturday afternoon in the 2024 season opener. The RedHawks (0-1-0) return to the pitch Wednesday evening when they travel to 2-0-0 Taylor for a 6 p.m. central time kick off. IUN...
Marion's historic Granger House featured in art competition
MARION, Iowa — City leaders and local artists held a ribbon cutting for theGranger House Plein Air Art competition in Marion. The opening event was held on the morning of Friday, Aug. 23. Granger house’s Vicki Noah, Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly and several organizations like the Marion Chamber of Commerce...
Cedar Valley Pridefest: "Amazing food, amazing entertainment, beautiful people"
WATERLOO, Iowa (KGAN) — Downtown Waterloo will came alive with messages of diversity, inclusion and celebration on Friday during the twelfth annual Cedar Valley Pridefest. The two-day event will feature more than 18 hours of entertainment, educational programs, art and local vendors. Organizers expect thousands to attend the event,...
IN FOCUS: 8.23.24 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
Tuesday’s City Council Work Session began with the promotion of Officer Thomas Peterson to the rank of sergeant. Sergeant Peterson is a 12-year veteran of the Marion Police Department and a trustworthy leader. He has served as part of the investigations team, is a sniper on the Special Response Team and works part-time with the US Marshall’s Federal Fugitive Task Force. Thank you for your service, Thomas and congratulations!!
ISU Ext. & Outreach explains fall-prevention resources for older adults
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - September is coming up soon, and with it brings national fall prevention month. ISU Extension & Outreach Human Services Specialist Dawn Dunnegan explained some resources for older adults on the KCRG-TV9 News at Midday. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for people over age...
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