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Ely man arrested after high speed car chase in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An Ely man was arrested on Tuesday night after officers said a high speed chase in Cedar Rapids ended with the man exiting the vehicle while it was still running. It kept going and hit a building on Wilson Avenue. According to a criminal complaint,...
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
Iowa City woman injured after crashing during police chase
IOWA CITY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — An Iowa City woman is hurt after crashing her motorcycle during a police chase. Police were attempting to pull over a motorcycle that was clocked speeding on I-380 southbound near Iowa City. Iowa State Patrol says 20-year old Tessa Galloway didn't stop...
IUC Schedules Public Hearing On Black Hills Energy’s Request For Natural Gas Rate Increases
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has scheduled a public hearing for later this year to discuss Black Hills Energy’s proposed natural gas rate increase. The hearing will be held in the IUC’s Hearing Room on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at 1375 E. Court Ave. in Des Moines. Black Hills Energy filed an application on May 1 seeking approval to revise its rates to increase its annual revenues. This request is being reviewed as required by state law and the IUC’s administrative rules. The hearing will include the presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses. Public comments can be submitted online, via email to customer@iuc.iowa.gov, or by mail using the address included below. Black Hills Energy serves 1.3 million customers in eight Midwest states, including natural gas services in the listening area.
Two EF-0 tornadoes confirmed in eastern Iowa after Monday's storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities has confirmed that two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in eastern Iowa. The first tornado hit near Hale, causing minor damage to structures and trees in its path. The second tornado touched down near Fairport, similarly resulting in minimal damage. EF-0 tornadoes are the...
ESPN has one clear ‘X Factor’ in 2024 for Iowa football
With the 2024 college football season approaching faster and faster each day, the Iowa Hawkeyes are eagerly awaiting their chance to unveil a new, and hopefully much-improved offense. Everyone knows that the defense is going to be stout. The question for this team falls on the shoulders of the offense. Led by new offensive coordinator Tim Lester, Iowa has the potential to go from a team that should easily earn a solid bowl bid to a team that could make some noise nationally. Lester’s arrival and the weight on his shoulders has him picked as ESPN’s biggest “X factor” for the Iowa...
One treated after fire in Muscatine senior apartment building
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - A resident of a Muscatine senior apartment community was taken to the hospital after a two-alarm fire Tuesday morning. According to a media release, the Muscatine Fire Department responded to a call around 11 a.m. to a report of a structure fire at the Grandview Senior Lofts.
IC City Council splits vote on license plate recognition ordinance
Iowa City City Councilors are divided on an ordinance that would allow new license plate recognition cameras in three city-owned parking ramps and city-owned traffic cameras to skirt restrictions on their use in city code. The ordinance was approved for a first reading in a 4-3 vote on Tuesday night,...
Johnson County Sheriff’s Reports for July 17, 2024
This article is compiled from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office crime reports. These reports were gathered from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office on July 16th, 2024. The reports therein are dated from July 1st, 2024 to July 16, 2024. Friday, Johnson County Deputies were dispatched to an address in rural...
Wintrust Business Minute: John Deere is planning for more layoffs
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Farm machinery maker Deere & Co. is planning more layoffs. The Moline-based company has notified salaried employees there’ll be additional global salaried workforce reductions beginning July 24th. The company says the decision is due to declining customer demand, rising costs, and prevailing economic uncertainties. Deere recently announced hundreds of layoffs of production workers in Dubuque, Davenport and East Moline. Meanwhile, the company has announced it will no longer participate in “cultural awareness parades” after being criticized by a right leaning commentator for funding a Pride event.
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.
Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital
Floyd County crash victim air-lifted to hospital – ABC 6 News Daytime. (ABC 6 News) – One person was transported to an area hospital following a two-car crash just south of Charles City. According to the Charles City Fire Rescue, first responders arrived at the crash at 5:15...
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