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Biz Buzz: Longtime area auto shop opens at new location under new owner; area electrician opens business; salon opens in Dubuque
GRAF, Iowa — A longtime Dubuque County automotive repair shop has opened at a new location under new ownership. Rick Soppe recently assumed ownership of Tri-State Auto Diagnostics at 491 Graf Road across from the Heritage Trail in Graf. He took over for Joe McKillip, who ran the business for over 30 years.
Shooting near Iowa City hookah bar forces dozens to evacuate
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — An Iowa City man is facing multiple charges after police say he shot at a victim near an occupied hookah bar. Court documents show the shooting happened at around 1:30 a.m. along Burlington and Van Buren Streets on Sunday, July 7. Thomas Clay, 26...
56th Annual Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa — the 56th Annual Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Iowa City kicks off Thursday. This four-day event showcases 25 downtown shops and boutiques, allowing shoppers to explore what downtown merchants have to offer. There's something for everyone, from fashion boutiques and kid's stores to bookstores. Downtown's sidewalks...
Iowa Football: Top takeaways from Iowa quarterbacks Cade McNamara, Brendan Sullivan's media availability
McNamara is coming off a torn ACL, but it has been said in the last month that he is a full-go and is ready to take the starting job for Iowa in 2024. Sullivan comes to Iowa from Northwestern. The Michigan native started eight games for Northwestern the last two seasons and this was the first time that he spoke with the Iowa media since arriving in Iowa City.
Man Sentenced To Life in Prison For Killing Dubuque Woman
A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday for killing a Dubuque woman in 2021. 25 year old Romell Enoch received the mandatory sentence during a hearing in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County after previously being found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 20 year old Kylie Duster of Dubuque. A jury reached its guilty verdict on May 6 after four hours of deliberation following three days of testimony. Police found Duster dead in her Dubuque home on July 28, 2021, after she had not been seen for multiple days. She was found in her bedroom closet with a piece of white fabric in her mouth and injuries to her face and neck.
Johnson County leaders buy property to be used for affordable housing
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - 15 apartments will soon be available for affordable housing in Iowa City, after a $1.7 million purchase by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The property is at 1102 Hollywood Boulevard and includes two-bedroom, one-bathroom, partially furnished, two-story townhomes. The units are newly renovated according to a news release, but still need energy-efficient upgrades before people can move in.
Davenport nursing home faces more huge fines
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nursing home ranked among the nation’s worst is facing a new round of fines. Regulators penalized Ivy at Davenport at least $40,000 after a recent inspection revealed 17 new violations: a mice infestation, residents with bedsores and untrained staff, among many others. Ivy...
Community Action to buy Smith building for $1 Winneshiek County
Winneshiek County plans to sell Decorah’s historic Smith building to Northeast Iowa Community Action. During Monday morning’s Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors meeting, NEICAC Director Trisha Wilkins reported that the NEICAC Board of Directors recently approved the purchase of the Smith building – located at 305 Montgomery St. – from the county for $1. The formal deeding of the property will require a public hearing at a later date. The board generally agreed to on a tentative transfer date of Sept. 3, and will continue discussions with NEICAC regarding the expected sale.
Storm Across Iowa Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power [VIDEO]
Iowa was greeted by an extreme storm yesterday that produced 90+ mph wind gusts, hail, tornados, tree damage, and power outages. The storm traveled east from Iowa to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, as 3 other states suffered the same wrath as we did in Iowa. Check out this graphic showing how much area this storm covered.
Deadly Derecho Carves 500-Mile Path Of Destruction Across Midwest
A deadly derecho swept across the Midwest on Monday (July 15), leaving a path of destruction nearly 500 miles long from Iowa to Indiana. The storm brought hurricane-force winds and tornadoes, uprooting trees, snapping utility poles, and ripping roofs from buildings. The Chicago area was particularly hard hit, with hundreds of thousands of residents left without power.
Conference Mediations for Charles City, Decorah, Waverly-Shell Rock Wednesday (07.17)
The futures of what will eventually be three former Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) schools could be decided by state officials starting Wednesday (07.17). Charles City, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock (WSR) are all headed for mediation in separate efforts to join new conferences starting with the 2025-26 school year. Moves precipitated with the NEIC set to dissolve after the 2024-25 school year after current league members New Hampton, Cresco-Crestwood, and Waukon have opted to join the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) starting July 1, 2025.
FCMC’s Dr. Janean Wedeking Shares Her Background, Family, Her Practice & Services Offered
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Janean Wedeking at Floyd County Medical Center was our featured guest on Community Conversations (7/16/24) where she spoke about her background, her family, her practice at FCMC and more. Stay updated on all things Floyd County Medical Center by...
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