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Iowa City Transit ridership eclipses 1.5 million in first year of fare-free program
More than 1.5 million individual riders took advantage of Iowa City's fare-free transit system in the last fiscal year. Ridership increased nearly 43% over the year prior, with more than 450,000 additional riders choosing to take public transportation from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. ...
New Nightclub Opens in Downtown Cedar Rapids
Downtown Cedar Rapids has gone through quite a bit of change over the past few weeks. Restaurants like the Barrel House and the Chophouse have closed up for good, and a new business called CityWalk Eatery is set to open this fall. Now a new nightclub has opened in the...
“Redefining what our best is” – Dordt football determined for more success in 2024
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (KCAU) – Dordt accomplished plenty last season on the gridiron. But, a senior-heavy group featuring 38 seniors comes into this year as the 13th-ranked Defenders seek to become better than its best. Dordt finished last season at 9-3, advancing to second round of the NAIA Football Championship Series where its season was […]
Here’s Your Chance to COME ON DOWN and Win!
The Spencer Radio Group proudly presents the PRICES ARE RIGHT Show at the Clay County Fair Sunday, September 8th in the climate-controlled Events Center Ballroom!. Over $11,000 in prizes guaranteed to be given away during this family-friendly one-hour show!. Doors to the ballroom open at 5pm; showtime is 5:30pm. Arrive...
Bettendorf High School to open Brain Health Retreat Room
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Bettendorf High School is leading the way in supporting student and staff mental health with the opening of the Quad Cities’ first Brain Health Retreat Room. The innovative space, which will be showcased during the BHS Open House and Community Expo on Thursday, August 22,...
Hills Elementary School building to be demolished
HILLS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District and the city of Hills are in agreement on the demolition of the Hills Elementary School building. The district and city leaders announced the decision in a joint press release Wednesday, saying the decision was made after considering other potential uses for the building and the costs for renovations.
Victim's widow, 7-year-old son give impact statements at Kyle Ricke sentencing
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa — Kyle Ricke was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Wednesday for murdering Algona police officer Kevin Cram. Before the sentence was passed down, impact statements were given including one read on behalf of Kevin's son and another by his widow. Ricke...
Iowa dentist retires after 46 years
Peter Pauly, DDS, a dentist in Bellevue, Iowa, has retired after serving the industry for 46 years, according to an Aug. 21 report by Bellevue Herald-Leader. Dr. Pauly established his dental practice in Bellevue, Iowa, in July 1978. In 1983, Dr. Pault was named Outstanding Young Iowa Dentist and opened a practice in Preston, Iowa.
To protect and serve: Guardians of Northeast Iowa moves to Decorah
Nearly 23,000 disabled or otherwise impaired adults are under guardianship and conservatorship in Iowa, but only five organizations are available to help them. Guardians of Northeast Iowa is one of those agencies, and last week, the 501c3 nonprofit moved from Calmar to Suite 5 at 110 Washington St., Decorah, so it can better accomplish its mission of protecting and serving the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Dog Biting Incident In Dubuque
The City of Dubuque Health Services Department is seeking information regarding a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred yesterday around noon in the 2000 Block of University. The dog is described as a mix breed dog with black, white, and brown spotted coat and was running loose at...
Local college student accused of mid-July rape pleads not guilty
A local college student has pleaded not guilty to accusations he sexually assaulted a juvenile female last month. Nandoya Ramadhan Othman, age 20, has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse by force. Decorah Police officers initially responded to a disturbance the evening of July 18 in the parking lot of the Decorah Walmart, after which a 17-year-old from Waukon told police Othman had raped her earlier that afternoon.
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