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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...
Survey shows continued decline in rural economy
OMAHA, NE – The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has declined for an eleventh consecutive month. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak agriculture commodity prices and declining exports contributed to weakness in the economy. He says, “China, for example, their economy’s just moving sideways to down, and that means...
See how much these key Iowa House, Senate candidates have raised for their November races
With the top of the ticket dominating all the attention, candidates for the Iowa House and Senate continue to quietly fundraise ahead of November's election. The latest fundraising reports for statehouse candidates, which were due Friday, span May 15 through July 14. Four Senate Democratic candidates in targeted districts have amassed war chests topping...
Midwest Braces for Extreme Heatwave in Early August
Kansas City, MO – The Midwest is set to experience extreme heat in early August, with temperatures significantly above normal across the region. The US National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting a widespread heatwave from August 1-7. According to the NWS, this heatwave will encompass much of the Midwest, pushing daytime highs into the upper 90s and low 100s.
Eastern Iowa man accused of quadruple murder ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — The trial is on hold for the Linn County man accused of killing four people, after a judge ordered him to undergo acompetency evaluation by the State psychiatrist for the next few weeks, KCRG reports. Luke Truesdell, 34, of Marion, is accused of murdering...
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.
North Liberty Police Officers, Sergeants Union disagree with decision to reinstate Police Chief
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The North Liberty Police Officers and Sergeants Union said it does not agree with the decision to allow Diane Venega to return to her role as Police Chief following a vote of no confidence in March. Chief Venega returned to the role Thursday after being...
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...
Here are the 11 current or former Hawkeyes to follow during the 2024 Summer Olympics
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Hawkeyes fans will have 11 current or former Hawkeyes to follow during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The university said Hawkeye athletes are representing the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Nigeria, South Sudan and Spain. Here is the list of Olympians:. Men’s Wrestling:
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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