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Photos: 16th Annual Taste of Iowa City
Despite temperatures reaching 87 degrees, hundreds of Iowa City residents and students flocked downtown to attend the 16th Annual Taste of Iowa City on Wednesday. The event featured vendors from dozens of local establishments. With the purchase of tickets, attendees could choose from a variety of foods, desserts, beverages, and more.
Iowa researchers identify approaches for how people recognize words
University of Iowa researchers have defined how people recognize words. In a new study with people who use cochlear implants to hear, the researchers identified three main approaches that people with or without hearing impairment use to recognize words, an essential building block for understanding spoken language. Which approach depends on the person, regardless of hearing aptitude or ability: Some wait a bit before identifying a word, while others may tussle between two or more words before deciding which word has been heard.
High School Football Preview: Davenport West
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The high school football season kicks off in two days and Davenport West is preparing to face Davenport North in week one. Davenport West football is on a mission this season. “We were pretty close to accomplishing our final goal last year was to make the...
Talented local linebackers make up freshman class at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Former Williamsburg star Derek Weisskopf joins Preston Reis of Monticello and Cam Buffington of Winfield-Mount Union in the linebackers room in Iowa City. Those freshman are three of the most accomplished all-around athletes to ever come out of Iowa. “It’s been super exciting. The coaching...
Bettendorf Bulldogs ready to take a bite out of the football season
It’s the final countdown as high school football starts in under 48 hours. The Bettendorf Bulldogs are ready to take a bite out of the competition as they prep to take on their rivals from Pleasant Valley. Our Quad Cities Sports takes a look at this fantastic week one showdown.
Caitlin Clark once again makes history as Fever continue scorching playoff run
Caitlin Clark continued to make history as the Indiana Fever stoked the flame of its post-Olympics hot streak in an 84-80 win over the Connecticut Sun Tuesday night. Sitting at 15-16, Indiana occupies the seventh playoff spot and is 4-1 over its last five games, in large part due to Clark, who’s averaged 22.6 points over the span and broke the rookie three-point record along the way.
New UI research hub opens in Cedar Rapids to reach more diverse population
The University of Iowa Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences has set up shop in its new research hub in Cedar Rapids. After a nearly six-year search for building space, hub manager Bob McMurray finally settled on a location, 2740 First Ave. NE, in June. McMurray said he previously had...
No. 19 Redbirds Set To Open Season At No. 25 Iowa
Last: Iowa won 31-14 (Sept. 5, 2015) Listen: WJBC 1230 AM / 102.1 FM / 93.7 FM / The Varsity Network. The 2024 season opener is a big opportunity for No. 19/20 Illinois State, as the Redbirds of the FCS take on the No. 25 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes of the FBS on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Local Food Pantry In Crisis: Help Raise Money To Prevent Shutdown
A food pantry in Cedar Rapids that serves thousands may soon close if it doesn't receive some financial help. CBS2 reports that Together We Achieve, a food pantry in Cedar Rapids is on the brink of closure. That would leave thousands of local residents without access to food. The food bank has distributed over 2 million pounds of food but faces an uncertain future. It needs to raise $50,000 by August 31st to remain operational through the end of this year.
Clear Lake Events August 29-September 4, 2024
From Water Department Superintendent Adam Theiss: The City Beach Splash Pad will remain open, and we will go week to week weather permitting. We do realize school has started but we still have a lot of usage at this time as the temperatures stay warm. We will give it a few more weeks giving us plenty of time for end of the year shut down and maintenance.
Iowa Utilities Commission issues pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions
(Des Moines) The Iowa Utilities Commission has issued a construction permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed hazardous liquid pipeline across Iowa. The commission’s decision on Wednesday was not unexpected given a June 25 order in which the panel issued a final decision approving the project while requiring Summit Carbon to submit numerous filings demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements before a construction permit would be issued.
Iowa DOT Asks Driver to Get Rid of Racist License Plate
It's not uncommon to see personalized or vanity license plates on the roadways in Eastern Iowa. Our station vehicle has the plates 981KHAK. But the state of Iowa won't allow just any words of numbers on those plates. The Iowa Department of Transportation is unhappy with one Iowan who snuck a nasty license plate on his or her vehicle.
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