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Solon falls to Benton, 5-1, in Iowa high school softball state tournament quarterfinal
FORT DODGE — Solon softball lost 10 straight games over seven days this season and finished the regular season with four straight losses, so a trip to the Iowa high school state tournament didn’t seem to be in the cards. But the Spartans rallied, winning all three of their regional matchups and earning a spot in Fort Dodge. It wouldn’t be easy as the lowest seed and top-seeded Benton sent Solon packing, 5-1, in the quarterfinals on...
Corda Credit Union set to open new branch in North Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KGAN) — Corda Credit Union will be expanding to North Liberty. The new branch, slated to open in late 2025, will be located in the Solomon’s Landing development, on the north side of West Penn Street, west of North Jones Boulevard. The facility will include...
Second not guilty plea in $100,000 theft from Floyd County senior citizen
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – A second not guilty plea is entered over $100,000 stolen from an elderly person in Floyd County. Charmaine R. Carr, 37 of Charles City, has now pleaded not guilty to financial exploitation of an older individual. Carr’s trial is scheduled to begin on September 17.
Legendary Band Performing in Cedar Rapids This Fall
There are so many amazing shows that come to our little neck of the world in Eastern Iowa. From genres like country to rock and classic rock, we have a lot of great options each year. Now, I'm excited to tell you about another!. If you like live music, this...
State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails
A Cedar Falls nursing home has been cited for the death of a resident who suffocated while trapped between her bed rails and a wall. According to state inspection reports, a registered nurse at NewAldaya Lifescapes entered a female resident’s room shortly after 9 a.m. on June 16 and found the woman face down, wedged […] The post State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Strawberry Point Special Election results
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - Michelle Becker won the special election for city council in Strawberry Point on Tuesday night. It comes after the town’s fire department announced it would be shutting down, citing lack of support from the city council and the mayor. Becker won the overall vote...
Kate Martin's Three-Word Response to Caitlin Clark's WNBA All-Star Announcement Speaks Volumes
Former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin have kept their tight-knit bond intact, despite them currently living across the country from one another. Both Clark and Martin have come out saying that they keep in constant touch, speaking on a daily basis about everything from their ...
Students can get free school supplies at Mt. Olive church
Students going back to school are getting help lining up supplies. Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ is holding their 12th annual Back-To-School event on Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The church is located at 1020 Ripley Street in Davenport. Free school supplies for K-12 students will be on hand for […]
Davenport man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for trafficking cocaine
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on July 17 for conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine, a media release says. Dale Ganaway Lucus, Jr., 39, was found responsible for buying and selling large amounts of cocaine in the Quad Cities area, public court documents said.
Wright County man sent to federal prison for gun crime
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A Wright County man is going to federal prison for illegal gun possession. Michael Dean Hanus Jr., 45 of Clarion, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Hanus Jr. has a prior conviction of Interference with Official Acts – Dangerous Weapon, which banned him from possessing a firearm.
On to Iowa State Fair for Floyd and Chickasaw County Fair Queen, Others
The Floyd County Fair wrapped its five-day run Sunday (07.21), but for 2024 Charles City High School grad, Jada Litterer, her fair experience isn’t over just yet. The Floyd County Fair Queen will next compete to become the state fair queen next month at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.
$1.2 million in DRA grant funding provides boost to more than 50 area organizations
The nonprofit license holder for Dubuque’s casinos on Tuesday announced more than $1 million in grant funding to 57 area organizations. DRA board members on Tuesday unanimously approved the core grant funds at their monthly meeting. The program targets grant requests up to $50,000 toward initiatives that support population growth, retention, tourism and more.
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