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New Cedar Rapids Sports Themed Restaurant is Now Open
A new sports-themed restaurant is now open in Cedar Rapids and it looks like the perfect place to celebrate gameday!. We reported back in June that a new sports restaurant was coming to 3025 Mt. Vernon Road in Cedar Rapids. That was the previous location of Mamacita Taco Bar which announced in May that they would be closing. Well, say hello to Pregame Brew and Chew! The new restaurant officially opened for business this week!
Man who fled from deputies on motorcycle dies in crash, Johnson Co. Sheriff says
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — A Wellman man who fled on a motorcycle from a Johnson County Sheriff's Deputy clocking speeds of more than 100 miles per hour, crashed his motorcycle trying to get away, authorities say. Johnson County Sheriff's Office says a deputy tried to pull Joseph Halstead, 33,...
Operation Quickfind Canceled: 17-year-old Charlie McAndrew
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Police Department has canceled the Operation Quickfind for 17-year-old Charlie McAndrew. He has been located. Cedar Rapids police are asking for help finding a missing 17-year-old. Police said Charlie McAndrew is a White male, 5′10″ tall and 185 pounds. His legal first...
West Delaware players excited to make history in first outdoor high school volleyball match
MANCHESTER, Iowa (KCRG) - Inside Seedorff Gymnasium at West Delaware High School, volleyball is a big deal. But it’ll be even bigger on September 17th, when the Hawks host Mount Vernon at Brown Field. It is believed to be the first outdoor volleyball game in Iowa high school history.
Some districts make cuts as pandemic aid ends in September
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - When Solon schools open for the new year, they’ll be missing something that’s been important for every student: federal pandemic funding. “We paid special attention to how we were spending those and making sure that we’re spending them on one time items, one time purchases,” Davis Eidahl, superintendent of Solon Community School District, said. “We didn’t want to invest in a reoccurring costs knowing that someday they’d go away.”
Northeast Iowa Community College selects interim president
Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar has promoted its acting president to interim president after a unanimous vote from the college’s board of trustees. Vice President of Finance and Administration Dave Dahms was named acting president in October after its former president, Herbert Riedel, was placed on administrative leave. Dahms will serve in the interim […]
Dog rescued in animal neglect case ready for adoption
One of the dogs rescued from a home in Muscatine in a severe animal neglect case is now ready for a forever home. A post on It Takes A Village’s Facebook page says Ozzy, a 1 year old mini poodle, possible mix, is ready for adoption. Ozzy is described as being the “biggest love bug” […]
Oldest sanctioned bowling league in America lines up for 125th season
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It's been a century (and a quarter) of strikes, spares and splits for the Cal Whitmore Tri City Classic League. Now, the 125th season takes off at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. The league has been throwing down in Davenport since the year 1900. According...
Iowa Announces Game Day Updates For Hawkeye Football Fans
(Iowa City, IA) -- The University of Iowa is announcing some updates for football fans at Kinnick Stadium. This fall, all gates will have the latest technology in walk-thru metal detectors. Fans do not need to empty pockets unless asked to do so by security. The clear bag policy remains in effect. The Athletic Department is also starting a partnership with a crowd management company. Another change has to do with options for people with sensory issues. Sensory Bags will be available on a checkout basis at Guest Services. Iowa's season opener is August 31st, when Iowa hosts Illinois State.
Franklin County woman killed in one-vehicle accident Wednesday
SHEFFIELD, Iowa - A woman is dead after a car backed over her in Franklin County. The Iowa State Patrol says it happened around 4:15 pm Wednesday at a farm in the 2400 block of Highway 65, near Sheffield. The State Patrol says a 2006 Buick LaCrosse rolled backwards and pinned the driver, Pamela Harvey, 66 of Sheffield, underneath, killing her.
Bird sues three contractors for failing to notify officials before digging
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed lawsuits against three contractors who allegedly failed to call Iowa One Call before digging and damaged or risked damaging underground utilities. To prevent accidentally damaging electric, gas, water, sewer or communication utilities while digging, anyone planning to excavate must contact Iowa One Call 48 hours before digging. The weekends […]
Small Game Seasons Begin Soon Across Iowa
As summer transitions into fall, hunters across Iowa are gearing up for the start of the small game hunting season. With abundant populations of rabbits, squirrels, and mourning doves, the season promises excitement and ample opportunities for both seasoned hunters and newcomers alike. My vote for aspiring, first-time hunters and kids is definitely squirrels. It's how I got my start hunting. They're abundant, and quite tasty when slow cooked in cream of mushroom soup. YUM!
Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation child care availability website
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind website called Iowa Child Care Connect (childcareconnect.iowa.gov) to help Iowans more easily find childcare availability near their homes, where they attend school, or near parents and caretakers’ workplaces. “Using Iowa’s Child Care Connect, Iowa parents will be able to...
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
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