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New Cedar Rapids Food Delivery Service Will Help Local Restaurants
A new DoorDash competitor could be popping up in Cedar Rapids in the near future! According to a new article from KCRG, a locally-owned food delivery service called Loco is currently in the works. The reason for Loco is to help local restaurants make more money. The article says that...
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Offering Free Admission
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is once again offering free admission. The Free Summer Accessibility Program runs from July 2nd to September 1st. The Museum of Art is currently home to 16 galleries, and all are included under the free admission program.
Molly Baker & Kye Daywitt named WGCA All-American Scholars
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida - Coe College women's golfers Molly Baker and Kye Daywitt were honored by the Women's Golf Coaches Association on Monday, being named All-American scholars for 2023-24. Baker is earning the honor for the second straight year while Daywitt is picking up the first of her career. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent in all of college athletics and continue to demonstrate the high-level academic achievements of our players.
Funding helps support outdoor programs for Girl Scouts
A $35,000 gift from Aegon Transamerica is helping support outdoor programs for Girl Scouts. “We have always been incredibly passionate about getting girls connected to the outdoors,” says Diane Nelson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. “Aegon Transamerica’s support means that we can continue to provide girls with high-quality programming, so […]
Punch Your Ticket for 2024-25: Returning Linn-Mar Students Enrollment Underway
In addition to gathering back to school supplies to get your student ready for the 2024-25 school year, all families with a student returning to the Linn-Mar Community School District for the upcoming school year must complete a simple online process to re-enroll their students for the upcoming school year.
Operation Quickfind Cancelled: Jasean Byrd
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hiawatha Police Department has issued an Operation Quickfind for a 13-year-old male. Jasean Byrd was last seen around 3:30 pm on June 29th in the 200 block of B Avenue in Hiawatha. He is 5′7″ and weighs 150 pounds, with Hazel eyes and brown hair....
John Deere Classic week set to begin
The PGA Tour returns to the Quad Cities this week with the John Deere Classic. Eight former champions are in the field, including defending champ Sepp Straka (straw-kuh), two-time champ and three time major winner Jordan Spieth (speeth) as well as Cedar Rapids native and two time major winner Zach Johnson. Tournament director Andrew Lehman(lay-min) says the John Deere being two weeks before The Open Championship has helped attract more big names.
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...
IAIS Founding Chairman Paul Banner, 1922-2024
Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) Founding Chairman Dr. Paul H. Banner died June 17, 2024; he was 102. Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based IAIS operates in the Midwest region between Chicago, Peoria, and the Omaha areas, and is the only regional in the country with direct connections to all six Class I’s. The railroad was established in 1984 (scroll down for its history), and Banner served as the first Chairman; in 1986, he assumed the role of President, which he held until 1991. Prior to IAIS, Banner held leadership positions at Southern Railway and the Rock Island.
Indian Creek Nature Center hosting "Meet our Animals" event July 6
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Sarah Botkin, the Amazing Space manager for the Indian Creek Nature Center, and center resident, Squish the painted turtle, joined Iowa's News Now this morning to talk about their "Meet our Animals" event on July 6 from 10am–12pm. The event will allow visitors to...
Baseball Recap: Jefferson falls despite strong effort from Nate Anderson
Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They lost 15-5 to the Spirit Lake Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jefferson of the 8-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Wednesday.
New Iowa law increases penalties for swatting, hoax callers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — One of the manylaws going into effect Monday adds harsher penalties to swatting call charges, KCRG reports. Swatting is when somebody makes a hoax call to law enforcement to get a response. We’ve seen this happen at several schools and businesses here in Eastern Iowa over the last year, often resulting in dozens of police officers flocking to a scene when there is actually no danger.
Biz Buzz: New lounge makes Dubuque debut; local law firm relocates; new Cascade salon fulfills owner’s dreams
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from across the tri-states. This edition highlights developments in Dubuque and Cascade, Iowa. A new bar...
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