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Dubuque Wahlert takes down Linn-Mar 12-6, sweeping doubleheader
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - As the Iowa high school baseball playoffs inch closer, Dubuque Wahlert has won eight games in a row, including two on the road against Linn-Mar. With a 12-6 win in game one and a 6-5 win in game two, the Golden Eagles raise their record to 29-8. Linn-Mar falls to 27-9.
Man Arrested For Threatening With A Cross Bow
A Dubuque man was arrested Friday after he allegedly pointed a loaded cross bow at the manager of the mobile home park where he was a former resident. 53-year old Paul Carter faces charges of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon and two other charges in the incident. Authorities say...
FBI Investigates Cedar Falls Ransomware Incident
Details about a startling incident involving the city of Cedar Falls is coming to light. According to a report from Cedar Falls officials, there was allegedly some sort of ransomware attack in the month of June. Officials have confirmed that on June 19th, 2024, the city detected this ransomware event.
River levels force Freight House Farmers’ Market to relocate
River levels have forced the Freight House Farmers’ Market to relocate again temporarily. It was crowded as vendors were set up in the parking lot of the Scott County Administrative Center on 4th St. in Davenport, especially since a lot of fresh produce is available. This is not the first time the market has had to move, so vendors try to take it in stride. The market will be back open Sunday, July 6 from 10 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The Freight House Farmers’ Market will stay in the Administrative Center parking lot until flood waters recede and the city can clean up the area.
East Moline man dead in LeClaire after vehicle strikes tree
LE CLAIRE, Iowa — An East Moline man is dead after his vehicle crashed into a tree in LeClaire on Monday, July 8. LeClaire police discovered the vehicle just before 5 a.m. near the T-intersection of Forest Grove Road and SW 35th Street. Officials said the driver, the sole occupant, was slumped over the steering wheel.
Exceptionally heavy rainfall brings flash flooding in Franklin, Wright counties
(Radio Iowa) – Forecasters say parts of Wright and Franklin counties got up to a half-foot of rain overnight, bringing flash flooding to communities including Alexander, Clarion and Eagle Grove. Wright County Emergency Management Coordinator Jarika Beecher says many basements were flooded and many roads were impassible as municipal crews tried to keep up with the torrents.
The Great Mississippi Valley Fair! Text To Win 6 Days Of Big Music
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Hawkeyes update 2024 football roster
As the Iowa Hawkeyes get ready for the 2024 football season, they have now updated the weights on the official site’s roster for this year along with number changes and the new additions. Below we have compiled the complete list of changes. Weight changes for the Hawkeyes. OL Cael...
Food on the Move: Buenie Bottoms offers ‘great variety’ of comfort food
Owners: Erin and Kenny Potter. Products: Bar and comfort food, including burgers, nachos, loaded fries, chicken strips, cheese curds and more. Online: “Buenie Bottoms Grill and Market” on Facebook. Contact: (563) 599-5778. food on the move. The Telegraph Herald’s monthly Food on the Move series highlights food trucks...
The Sanctuary sets record straight on closing/rebranding rumors
A longtime Iowa City bar and restaurant is setting the record straight on rumors it was closing or rebranding as a sports bar. In recent weeks, rumors swirled on social media that The Sanctuary on South Gilbert Street would close and reopen as a sports bar. Some of those rumors even cited Iowa City area developer Tracy Barkalow…who many blame for shutting down the popular Magic Bus tailgate party when he bought its old location at 817 Melrose Avenue in 2010…as the new Sanctuary owner.
Antwun Echols children holds field day event in his honor
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The children of Antwun Echols, a well-known quad city boxer, held Kid Dynamite Field Day. The field day is the first memorial event held in his honor following his passing in July 2023. The event took place at Herington Park in Davenport. Echols son, Daveion Clark...
Officials warn of swimming in Nebraska, Iowa lakes due to E. coli
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - 15 beaches in Iowa and 10 in Nebraska have elevated E. coli levels. Officials are warning against swimming in them. A Council Bluffs mother, Raelee Thompson, arrived to Lake Manawa with her family on Sunday afternoon. “It was either the lake or the pool, and...
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