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Reynoldson awarded 2024 ISBA Award of Merit
On June 25, the Honorable Elisabeth S. Reynoldson of Osceola was presented the Iowa State Bar Association’s (ISBA) highest honor given to an individual - the 2024 Award of Merit. According to the ISBA, the Award of Merit was created in 1947, and “many aspire, but few attain this...
Brown Farm to hold Pioneer Days July 27th & 28th
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Pioneer Days is coming to Linn County over the July 27th weekend to honor some the area's agricultural history. That event is being held at the Brown Farm in the 1300 block of Sawyer Road near Central City. Right now, organizers there are making final preparations for the event.
National cemetery restoration tour stops in Marion
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - For Jonathan Appell, graveyards are more than a resting place for the dead, they’re a piece of history he’s determined to preserve. “These handmade, especially the older, historic gravestones are unique, and they’re artifacts. So, we are trying to preserve the history that is carved in stone,” he said.
Kennedy walks it off to knock off back-to-back defending state champs, beats Johnston 8-7
Kennedy sophomore Ty Donels hits a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the seventh to stun Johnston in the class 4A state semifinal 8-7. The Cougars lead 7-1 going into the top of the seventh before the Dragons scored six runs to tie the game, but Kennedy manages to bounce back to defeat the back-to-back defending state champions.
Grow Cedar Valley Elects New Leadership
David Wilson of Ryan Companies US, Inc. was elected as Chair of the Grow Cedar Valley Board of Directors and began his term at the annual meeting held July 23 at Lincoln Savings Bank located at TechWorks in downtown Waterloo. Wilson will chair the regional economic and community development organization through June 2026.
Local Wartburg College Students among 211 Receiving Diplomas
WAVERLY, IOWA (July 25, 2024) — Wartburg College awarded dipolomas to 211 students during Spring Commencement on Sunday, May 26. Tori Hofer, of Illinois City, graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education in music education. Elyse Juarez, of Davenport, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education. Elizabeth...
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Thunder Bay Border Cats At Waterloo Bucks Featuring Badin’s Lucas Moore
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Tree Vouchers Available For Cedar Rapids Residents
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids residents can apply for a tree voucher to help replant the city's tree canopy destroyed after the 2020 derecho. Trees Forever is partnering with six local nurseries to provide $100 or $250 vouchers for residents to purchase a tree from the city's ReLeaf Master Tree list.
Why Iowa offense should be significantly improved in 2024
Iowa has been defined by its defense over the past few seasons, as evidenced by a dominant 2023 season when the Hawkeyes finished fourth in the country in scoring defense (14.8 PPG) and seventh in total defense (282.5 YPG).Despite an anemic offense that ranked 129th in the country in scoring (15.4 PPG) and 130th in total offense (234.6 YPG), defensive-oriented Iowa finished 10-4 last season. As the Hawkeyes look ahead to this season, several factors suggest the offense is poised for a significant improvement.One of the most notable changes is the hiring of Tim Lester, former offensive coordinator and head...
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