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Vikes’ playoff foiled by Independence
An early deficit proved to be too much for the Decorah baseball team Friday as the Vikes hosted Independence (14-20) in the Class 3A Substate 3 quarterfinals. It was the second meeting for the two squads this season on Olejniczak field with the Mustangs taking this one as well, 7-5. Decorah ends the season 22-15.
Strawberry Point Fire Department remains out of service after fire chief vote fails
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - On Wednesday, the Strawberry Point City Council held a vote that could have potentially restarted services from the fire department after they ceased operations last week. The fire department said the unanimous decision was influenced by a lack of support from the city council and...
Good-Boy Ted is the Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
Dubuque School Board Approved Sales Tax Revenue Bond Funding For Two Elementary Building Updates
The Dubuque Community School Board gave their approval to using nearly $15 million in sales tax revenue bonds to fund upcoming renovation projects at two elementary schools. This week the school board voted to approve the action following a public hearing. The funds will be used for a gymnasium addition at Eisenhower Elementary and to install air conditioning inside the full Irving Elementary building.
The circus is coming to Forest City
The Culpepper and Merri-weather Circus is coming to Forest City, Thursday, Aug. 1, at Heritage Park of North Iowa with shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The circus has been providing quality, local, family entertainment for 38 years. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on television. They are very excited to bring you their brand new performance featuring big cats presented by Trey Key, aerialist extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, 10th generation Loyal bareback horse riders, the Perez daredevil duo on the tight rope and wheel of destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s incredible foot juggling and hair hang, and everyone’s favorite circus clown, Leo Acton.
Our Town Belle Plaine: King Theatre
BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (KCRG) - The King Theatre has sat on Main Street in Belle Plaine for 94 years. “The King Theatre is a magical place where people of all ages have come for many decades to come, have fun with their family and friends,” says city administrator Stephen Beck. “It has a full stage on it, so it had vaudeville shows, live music. It has an orchestra pit. It also ran films there.”
A sweet treat for a sweet cause: Dairy Queen’s upcoming Miracle Treat Day
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Join participating Dairy Queen locations on July 25 for their Miracle Treat Day event. Participating Dairy Queen locations will give $1 or more to University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital for every Blizzard sold. According to a media release, the goal of...
Lincoln's Beaman Transfers To Iowa To Continue Pursuit Of Baseball Dream
Last week, Missouri graduate, Jackson Beaman and former Lincoln MO. standout, announced his commitment to Iowa after entering the transfer portal. He will be a redshirt junior and will have two years of eligibility remaining. Long remembered as an All- State Football player, Beaman quarterbacked Lincoln to two state championship...
Casey Weitz to Lead the Dubuque Fighting Saints into a New Era
2 seasons done, and heading into our 3rd, Eagle 102.3 FM has partnered with your Dubuque Fighting Saints, and this year shows the most change we've seen across the organization. One pivotal character, as we look to the future of this local hockey organization, is Casey Weitz who the Dubuque Fighting Saints have selected as the new President of Business Operations. Casey, a Dubuque native, has officially stepped into the role, and marks a significant milestone not only for Weitz but for the entire Fighting Saints community.
Winnebago County Fair Board Updates Exhibit Hall
Are you heading to the Winnebago County Fair in Thompson this week? The fair board has been working hard to update the grounds, including renovating the building used to house non-animal exhibits and building the new Exhibit Hall. That’s Winnebago County Fair Board President Sam Dugan, who spoke with Coloff...
Take a Look Inside the New Locker Room for the Iowa Hawkeyes [VIDEOS]
The Iowa Hawkeye football team has done some in-house renovating. The Hawkeyes will enjoy a brand new locker room setup this upcoming football season and if you haven't seen the latest home decor yet...this setup looks amazing. Football teams and players spend a lot of time in their home locker rooms preparing for games, putting on their equipment, visiting the training staff, getting taped up for games, or simply hanging out with their teammates before and after games.
Pro Football Focus gives top spot to Iowa football’s linebacker duo
One thing that the Iowa Hawkeyes will do well year in and year out is play stout defense. That starts up front with the defensive line and linebackers. The Hawkeyes have had a run on great front seven players lately. There has been Jack Campbell, Lukas Van Ness, A.J. Epenesa, and many more. Up next is the linebacking duo of Jay Higgins and Nick Jackson who burst onto the scene in 2023 fortifying Iowa’s defense in the middle. The two are looking to build upon last season and have an even bigger year while having their sights set on being the best....
Two vehicle accident reported in Butler County from the weekend
Saturday about 10am the Iowa State Patrol was called out on the report of a two vehicle accident northwest of Shell Rock along Highway 3 near Vintage Lane. 56-year-old Sonia High of Shell Rock was traveling westbound on Highway 3 driving a 2012 GMC Acadia when for some reason she crossed the centerline and struck an eastbound semi-truck and trailer combination driven by 62-year-old Michael Toussaint of Sumner head on.
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