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MUSEUM EXHIBIT FEATURES SIOUX CITY FESTIVALS
PHOTOGRAPHS, SOUVENIRS, AND OTHER MEMORABILIA OF LOCAL FESTIVALS ARE FEATURED IN A NEW EXHIBIT AT THE SIOUX CITY PUBLIC MUSEUM. CURATOR MATT ANDERSON SAYS “SIOUX CITY FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS 1887-2024” IS NOW ON DISPLAY:. MATT2 OC…….A LOT OF WAYS. :18. THEY WERE SUCCEEDED BY THE INTER-STATE...
Jeep falls into sinkhole after Cedar Rapids water main break
Part of 34th Street NE in Cedar Rapids closed after a water main break on Monday. A Jeep parked on the road fell into a sinkhole that developed during the break. Iowa's News Now crews captured the front end of the vehicle in a pool of water. Harrison McDonald said...
Cedar Rapids groups to make third attempt at bringing a casino to town
The Iowa Legislature’s moratorium on new gambling licenses has expired and groups in Linn County plan to seek a license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The President of the Linn County Gaming Association, Anne Parmley, says the plan is something that has been in the works for some time. “We were prepared to apply for a license before the legislature introduced the moratorium and so we’ve just kind of been patiently waiting for two years for that to lift and to continue forward with that process,” she says. National gaming operator and developer Peninsula Pacific Entertainment put together the casino plan with the Linn County Gaming Association and a local nonprofit association.
Debris Update and Information on Cleanup
Spencer, IA (KICD) — Help continues to arrive from the state of Iowa. Department of Transportation cleanup crews arrived Saturday. Deputy City Manager Kevin Robinson said they picked up a lot of debris in just one day. Again, those stats from Saturday – the first day of cleanup.
Iowa City Jazz Festival returns with fireworks and Grammy-nominated acts
What first started as a single stage at the intersection of Washington Street and Dubuque Street has grown into a three-day festival that swallows the entire downtown Iowa City corridor. The Summer of the Arts Iowa City Jazz Festival, now in its 33rd year, runs from Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 7. It includes dozens of food vendors, artists, and fun stops. ...
Waivers Will be Available to Those Who Wish to Restore Power Without Inspection
Spencer, IA (KICD) — Former Mayor and newly appointed Assistant Manager, Kevin Robinson, announced that residents who are willing to risk restoring electricity to their homes without inspections can now sign a waiver.
There Was No Turning Down at Lil Jon’s Dubuque Concert
The biggest hip-hop show of the year in Dubuque took place on Saturday night when both Lil Jon and Mike Jones showed up and showed out on Q Casino + Resort's Back Waters Stage. A beautifully mild and sunny afternoon gave way for a pleasantly cool evening where hundreds gathered to relive the 90s and 2000s music scene.
Iowa 4-year-old grazed by bullet while playing in park
WATERLOO, Iowa — Police said a child at a Waterloo park was injured in an incident that was initially thought to be fireworks but later discovered to have been gunshots on Sunday evening,KCRG reports. Police said they were called to Lafayette Park in Waterloo just before 9 p.m. for...
Waterloo PD: Officers shot still in hospital; identity of suspect killed released
WATERLOO, Iowa — State investigators confirmed Monday morning Waterloo police shot and killed a suspect who they say fired first. Kelvin Plain Jr. died Sunday after being shot near Sullivan Park. A release from Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says police first got a call Sunday at 8:22 a.m....
Sibley may get hooked up to water by end of year
SIBLEY—Sibley’s waiting the longest of any Lewis & Clark Regional Water System members as the Osceola County community will be the last of the 20 to be hooked up to it. But if everything goes according to plan, Sibley will finally have water from Lewis & Clark before the end of the year.
Sioux Rapids Latest Information on Flood Recovery
Buena Vista County Emergency Management is urging citizens who don’t live in Sioux Rapids and aren’t volunteering in the community with flood cleanup to stay away from town. Officials have been monitoring traffic at the water/volunteer station to keep unnecessary traffic out of Sioux Rapids. The Iowa National...
Hawkeyes Qualify for Henley Royal Regatta
HENLEY-ON-THAMES – The University of Iowa women’s rowing team qualified for the Henley Royal Regatta this past week. Iowa’s Eight will compete in the Island Challenge Cup and the Quad will compete in the Princess Grace Challenge Cup. Iowa’s Eight will take on Edinburgh University in the...
Charles City duo accused of stealing over $100,000 from elderly victim
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – One not guilty plea is entered in a case of two people accused of stealing over $100,000 from an elderly person in Floyd County. Sondra B. Newberry, 65 of Charles City, and Charmaine R. Carr, 37 of Charles City, are charged with financial exploitation of an older individual.
New Restaurant Moves Into Historic Sokol Gymnasium in Downtown Cedar Rapids
A new Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant gave customers a sneak preview over the weekend! The District CR is preparing to open its doors in the very near future!. The District CR is located at 415 3rd Street SE in Downtown Cedar Rapids, the former home of Backpocket Brewing Pilot Pub and Taboo Nightclub and Lounge. The building is known as the Sokol Gymnasium and has a long history in Cedar Rapids. It was originally built in 1908, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The building had to undergo some serious repairs and renovations after being damaged during the Flood of 2008, but it's still standing strong today.
UNI softball adds Kyle Alstott to coaching staff
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI head softball coach Ryan Jacobs has announced the addition of Kyle Alsott to the coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season. Alstott, a former volunteer assistant coach most recently at Iowa Central Community College, will join the Panthers as a volunteer assistant coach and assist the UNI staff in all-around aspects of the team, including in-state recruiting.
KLEM News for Monday, July 1
Fireworks sales in Le Mars has been going on for much of June, but residents only have a narrow window to use them within the city limits. There’s a narrower window for discharging fireworks in Le Mars (July 3, 4, and 5, from noon to 11 p.m.). Chief Schipper...
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