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IA/MN Congresswomen introduce legislation to crack down on drug trafficking on sociial media
WASHINGTON DC – Congresswomen from Minnesota and Iowa have joined together to promote bipartisan legislation to stop drug trafficking on social media platforms and help law enforcement counter the sale of illicit drugs on social media platforms. U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) introduced the Cooper...
4thFest in Coralville to run through July 5th
CORALVILLE, Iowa — The Independence Day holiday weekend is here in eastern Iowa and the City of Coralville is celebrating with a bang -- for a little bit longer -- this year. City leaders in Coralville are extending 4thFest through Friday, July 5th. That carnival is being held at...
Boating banned between Bellevue and Guttenberg near Dubuque due to flooding
The U.S. Coast Guard is blocking any boating between Bellevue and Guttenberg near Dubuque due to flooding. The City of Dubuque and other emergency management agencies shared the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday, say recreational boating in those areas is now prohibited until further notice. Authorities say large debris being...
Cedar Rapids Man Arrested After High Speed Chase Ends in Crash
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A man is in custody after a high-speed chase that ended in a crash Tuesday morning. Police are identifying the suspect as 38 year-old Antonio McLaurin. Police spotted a vehicle going over the speed limit early Tuesday morning. Investigators say he briefly evaded officers who were trying to pull him over before crashing into a ditch.
FBI investigating after 'ransomware event' hits City of Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls — The City of Cedar Falls is asking the FBI to investigate after a ransomware event on June 19. Right now, the city says it looks like the unauthorized activity was limited, crediting its existing security measures for detecting the ransomware. The city said in a press...
» Postville Athletic Boosters to host golf outing
POSTVILLE – The Postville Pirate Athletic Booster Club will host its annual golf outing Saturday, July 13 at the Tri-City Golf Club in Luana. Golfing begins at 9 a.m. The tournament is a four-person best shot open to the first 24 teams that register. Fees include a meal but do not include a cart, which can be rented at the golf course.
‘1-Bag Challenge’ breaks litter collection record in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz’s 1-Bag Challenge hit a new record of trash collected this year. A total of 9,074 bags of litter were collected in the fiscal year 2024. The previous record was 7,192 bags, set in fiscal year 2023. Since 2012,...
Police respond to possible drive-by shooting in Clear Lake on June 27th
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa - A suspect is being sought in connection with a drive-by shooting in Clear Lake. According to a news release by the Clear Lake Police Department, the incident happened just before midnight on June 27th in the 500 block of North Shore Drive. Officers found evidence multiple...
Former Iowa Hawkeye Keegan Murray to tee off at John Deere Classic Pro-Am
SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - Former Iowa Hawkeye basketball star Keegan Murray will tee off at this year’s John Deere Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday. Murray is paired up with 2013 John Deere Classic Champion and Iowa-native Zach Johnson. The pair will play nine holes and they’re set to tee off on the 10th hole at 10:45 a.m.
Charity Golf Event Hosted by Cedar Rapids Native Zach Johnson
Cedar Rapids native, Master's champion, and Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson made a return visit to his hometown yesterday (July 1) to host the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic. This isn't the first Iowan to give back to his home state this week as former Iowa Hawkeye, Cooper DeJean hosted a youth football camp at Kinnick Stadium this past Sunday (June 30).
Lisa Bluder Receives Nickname From Caitlin Clark Before Fever vs. Aces WNBA Clash
Former Iowa Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder has cemented her status as a legend. Perhaps her biggest accomplishment of all was how she helped develop Caitlin Clark into a generational talent that is truly changing the sport of women's basketball. Clark and Bluder have a great relationship. ...
CBS Sports gives Kirk Ferentz top-third spot in Big Ten coach rankings
The Big Ten is ushering in a new era of teams and with that comes a new cast of main characters. The Big Ten sees four new head coaches joining the mix. But, none of them have been at their programs as long as Kirk Ferentz has been with the Iowa Hawkeyes. As always, the new coaches require a shuffling of the ranks. Who is the best? Who is improving? Who is on the hot seat? One coach who firmly controls his position and has no worries is Kirk Ferentz. After another 10-win season last year, Ferentz has climbed up the pecking...
Cedar Rapids unveils The Yard and ImOn Stage at Kingston Yard, set to open July 3
The 1st & 1st Development announced on Tuesday that the grand opening of The Yard and ImOn Stage at Kingston Yard will be on Wednesday, July 3rd at 11:00 am. This new park, located in downtown Cedar Rapids, offers free entertainment, live music, and special events, featuring the largest public access outdoor TV screen in the Corridor.
Liberty High Climbs Two Spots in Latest IGHSAU Softball Rankings
Liberty High climbed two spots to ninth in the most recent Class 5A softball rankings released on Wednesday by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. The Lightning are 20-11 on the season and trail join seventh-ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy and No. 13 Dubuque Senior as Mississippi Valley Conference teams in the most recent 5A rankings that feature eight teams from the CIML Conference.
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