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Parkview Elementary welcoming students for first time
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Parkview Elementary in the Marion Independent School District is opening Friday, the new building replaces the recently-closed Starry Elementary School. The new building teaches students from Pre-K through 2nd grade. Principal Chad Zrudsky says the move from the former Starry Elementary into a new building is allowing the district to expand its services.
One-on-one with Mason City Schools’ Superintendent
One-on-one with Mason City Schools Superintendent Page. (ABC 6 News) — On Friday, Superintendent Pat Hamilton with Mason City Schools spoke with Jeremy Ledford on ABC 6 News Good Morning. Supt. Hamilton joined Mason City Schools in 2022. An Iowa-native, he has spent over two decades in education, with...
Herky on Parade 3.0 comes to an end during next week's FRYFest celebration
Herky is on the move. The 101 Herky statues scattered across the area will say goodbye next week as the third edition of Herky on Parade comes to a close. Each statue will be gathered and cleaned throughout the week in preparation for a public showcase during FRYFest on Friday, Aug. 30 in...
Forest City Addresses Large Water Bill
Joe Farus of Farus Contracting appeared before the Forest City Council to discuss the issue of an apparent water leak on the 800 block of West J Street. The resulting bill was in the tens of thousands of dollars which Farus petitioned was never flagged or brought to his attention.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Dubuque man attempts to fire weapon while being arrested
Dubuque police say a man attempted to fire a weapon while being placed under arrest on Thursday night. Police say they around 10:30 that night they were called to the Casey’s General Store on Peru for the report of a disturbance. Authorities say after they had arrived, 28-year old...
Tractor Show Comes to Waverly
The Waverly Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce. plans for a Tractor Show as part of this year’s Fall Harvest Festival on September 21st. However, we need the community’s help to make this event a reality. We are reaching out to tractor enthusiasts both near and far to bring their tractors—new or vintage—to downtown Waverly for this unique showcase. This is a wonderful opportunity to display your tractors in front of a supportive and enthusiastic community. The Tractor Show is planned to run from 9 AM to 1PM, and participation is completely free.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeyes assistant suspended after NCAA investigation into Cade McNamara transfer
IOWA Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr have been handed one-game suspensions for a recruiting violation. The NCAA have been leading an ongoing investigation into the Hawkeyes’ football program. Bans received by Ferentz and wide receivers coach Budmayr relate to the recruitment of quarterback Cade McNamara. According to The Athletic, the self-imposed […]
The Dishonor Roll: Meet the public officials who helped build Illinois’ culture of corruption
Corruption is a way of life in Illinois politics and in Chicago, once dubbed “the only completely corrupt city in America.” As part of its ongoing series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. Scroll and link to meet the small-town official behind the ...
College Football’s Post-Realignment Era Begins
Podcast By Owen Poindexter PUBLISHED August 23, 2024 | 03:00 am Saturday is the start of the first college football season after realignment. Ben Stevens of SportsGrid joins the show to break down the major stories. The Oklahoman Week zero of college football is here. Ben Stevens of SportsGrid joins the show to explore the major narratives of the first season with a conference map reshaped by realignment. We also look at how the 12-team College Football Playoff format could shift how teams operate and check in on the news of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz receiving a one-game suspension....
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