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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.
Disability rights activist pushes government to let him participate in society
Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Clarksville School Board met this week
The Clarksville School Board this week approved the weather-related school cancellation make-up options for teachers. For this school year, the options will include to complete the required work on the AEA Learning Management System, take a no pay day, and use a personal day.
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”.
Northeast Iowa college helps students complete the FAFSA for free
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - After many students faced confusion and delays to filling out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, last year, one eastern Iowa college is hoping to make the process easier. For many students, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the...
Two special meetings held by the Hubbard City Council
Friday the Hubbard City Council held a special meeting and approved to place the property up for sale at 117 North Minnesota Street. The Hubbard council also approved an offer to purchase the property at 114 North Minnesota Street. Earlier in the week, the Hubbard City Council held a different...
Alden School Board met this week
The Alden School Board this week approved policy changes required by law changes from the last legislative session, and decided to take their annual building tour in either December or January. The Alden board was also updated on the air conditioning project, as all units are now up and running.
Brother and sister hit a hole-in-one at the same golf course
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A healthy competition between two siblings led them to hit aces at the same golf course. It all started with Morgan Burhans, who was teeing up a par 3 at the Airport National golf course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Morgan was playing for Prairie...
Residents advised to flush pipes following Cedar Rapids water outage
Homes and businesses near Kirkwood Boulevard SW and Oklahoma Ave. SW will experience a water outage overnight due to a hydrant and valve leak. The outage will start around 3:00 a.m. and could last for about six to eight hours. Contractors are working ahead of time to reduce how long...
Cedar Falls Police Make Arrest Connected to Cedar Falls Bike Accident
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Falls Police arrested a 42-year-old Ryan Pontasch who is connected to a bicycle accident that happened last March. Several minutes after 3:30 p.m. on March 13th, officers were sent to help after receiving a report of a GMC pick-up hitting a bicyclist, 22-year-old Krisha Keeran, who had been riding on the trail. Keeran was hit near the entrance of Pheasant Ridge Golf Course, located at 3205 West 12th Street.
Popular Iowa Mexican Restaurant Is Closing Second Location
Earlier this year we found out that Azteca 3 Mexican Restaurant is for sale and will close once the owners find a buyer. Now, another Azteca location is on the market and closing next year. Back in April, we found out that the owners of Azteca 3 made the decision...
First day of school called off at Starmont after faculty become sick
ARLINGTON, Iowa — The first day of school at Starmont Community Schools was canceled on Friday after several employees fell sick Thursday. The school announced on social media that the first day of school will now be Monday. School leaders also called off all sports practices on Friday evening.
Iowa Farm Sanctuary sues veterinary center after rescued sheep euthanized
OXFORD, Iowa — A nonprofit that provides a safe haven for farm animals has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center after the center euthanized sheep that volunteers had rescued. The Oxford-based Iowa Farm Sanctuary, which rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for rescued farm animals,...
Dubuque Irish Hooley Music Fest Saturday
Attention everyone! Check out the entertainment lineup for the Irish Hooley 2024! 🧡☘️💚👏🏻. Gates open at 11 AM on Saturday, August 24th. Advance tickets are available for $15 at Shamrock Imports, Happy’s Place, Premier Bank in Dubuque, and Family Beer & Liquor. Tickets at the gate on event day will be $20, and children 10 and under are admitted free.
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.
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