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Two people injured after early Saturday morning shooting near Ped Mall
Two people were shot early Saturday morning in the heart of downtown Iowa City. Iowa City police responded to the 100 Block of S. Dubuque Street, near the Pedestrian Mall, shortly before 1 a.m. on July 20 for reports of shots fired. On scene, police found evidence of gunfire and...
Hawkeyes sell out all 2024 home football games
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The 2024-2025 season is still over a month away from kicking off, but the University of Iowa’s home football games are already sold out. Single-game tickets went on sale last week with only a few thousand still remaining across each of the matchups at Kinnick Stadium.
State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails
A Cedar Falls nursing home has been cited for the death of a resident who suffocated while trapped between her bed rails and a wall. According to state inspection reports, a registered nurse at NewAldaya Lifescapes entered a female resident’s room shortly after 9 a.m. on June 16 and found the woman face down, wedged […] The post State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Help Eastern Iowa Kids by Buying a Blizzard from Dairy Queen
I know that every day is a great day for ice cream, but this Thursday is especially good. 2024's Miracle Treat Day is coming up on July 25th!. Miracle Treat Day is the best day of the year to head to a local Dairy Queen and order your favorite Blizzard. Why? Well, the official press release reads:
Former Hawkeye baseball star officially signs with Colorado Rockies
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former Hawkeye baseball star Brody Brecht is starting his professional career in Arizona as he begins training. On Sunday, the Ankeny native officially signed with the Colorado Rockies. Brecht was selected as the 38th overall pick in the first-year player draft. He's the highest draft...
How Jaxton Schroeder has evolved into a difference-maker for Iowa City High baseball
Jaxton Schroeder was in Florida nearly two years ago when he first considered transferring from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City. Schroeder and the rest of the Iowa Select team made the trip to the Sunshine State to compete in an annual baseball tournament. During some downtime, he exchanged jokes with the Hicks...
City leaders break ground on new mixed-use development in downtown Ely
ELY, Iowa — A new mixed-use development is coming to the City of Ely. It's called "Main Street Legacy". City leaders broke ground Monday afternoon for the $7 million project. The project calls for both housing and storefronts on the corner of Dows Street and Main Street in the downtown area.
Waterloo Welcomes New Family-Owned Steakhouse
A new restaurant is opening up very soon in Waterloo. Elena's Steakhouse & Bar is a family-owned restaurant with a menu that "showcases the finest quality and flavor." Located at 126 E Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo, this new business is run by the Sanchez family, according to the eatery's website.
Iowa football picked in top half of preseason poll in new-look Big Ten
DES MOINES, Iowa — A revamped Big Ten Conference is set to hold itsfootball media days this week ahead of the 2024 season. Video above: Iowa football hires Tim Lester as new offensive coordinator. The conference does not release an official preseason poll. However, rankings released by media outlets...
Mercer Park Aquatic Center pool closed through August 4th for maintenance
IOWA CITY (Iowa's News Now) — The Mercer Park Aquatic Center Pool in Iowa City will be closed starting Monday, July 22nd. The closure is for scheduled maintenance that will run through August 4th. Normal operating hours will resume on August 5th. The Robert A. Lee Pool and City...
Lainey Wilson Takes Iowa for a Ride at the Great Jones County Fair
The Great Jones County Fair in Monticello, IA always brings thousands out to experience the fun of a county fair, coupled with the many rides and A-list acts perform on the grandstands. This was my first year attending, but even I could tell the atmosphere on Thursday, July 18th felt bigger.
Meet the nominees for the Press-Citizen's Athlete of the Week, July 15-21
Last week saw Iowa City High baseball and Solon softball clinch their respective tickets to state tournament play. City High baseball defeated Iowa City West, 3-1, to advance to the Class 4A state tournament for the fourth time in the last five seasons. Solon softball earned a 4-3 walkoff win over Center Point-Urbana to clinch a state appearance for the first time since 2016. ...
Pickleball and tennis courts open at Mercer Park in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The pickleball and tennis courts at Mercer Park are now open in Iowa City. The recent renovations include the installation of a new foundation within the original footprint, containing nine pickleball courts and two tennis courts. If the pickleball courts are full,...
Marion Surveying Residents On Future Of Uptown District
(Marion, IA) -- A newly revitalized business and entertainment district is looking for residents help in planning its next steps. Uptown Marion District wants feedback on what's working, and what its future should look like. You can take the survey by clicking here. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
Celebrate National Night Out with Iowa City on August 6!
Get ready for an evening of community connection, fun, and excitement as Iowa City comes together to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024! This annual event brings neighborhoods together to build a stronger, safer community through partnerships with local law enforcement. This year, two exciting gatherings are...
University of Iowa Olympic legends: Hawkeyes USA medalists and more through the years
The University of Iowa has generated some of the world's greatest athletes, from NCAA all-time scorers to Superbowl champions. The Iowa City school also has produced athletes who have medaled at the Olympics. With the 2024 Paris Olympics starting Friday, July 26, here 18 former Hawkeyes who have stood at the podium for Team USA: ...
Home damaged in Cedar Rapids fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A home was damaged by a fire Sunday evening in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department says crews were called to the 600-block of Weaver Road NW just before 5:30 p.m. At the scene, firefighters found a fire in the back of the home....
Overcoming Challenges in Online Learning: Retention Factors and Prime Persistence Practices
Amy Winger is an online instructor for the University of Phoenix. She holds a BA in English from the University of Iowa and an MEd in English education from the University of Minnesota. For over 15 years, she has taught English and general education courses and enjoys pioneering the use of tech tools. Prior to that, she taught English at the secondary level. Her academic research primarily focuses on multimedia, hypermedia, and social media implementation in the online classroom. She also is a freelance fiction writer.
1972 – Gerber Grabs First Win at West Liberty
Jim Gerber of Davenport grabbed his first feature win of the season at West Liberty Raceway. – Dick Kleindolph Photo. West Liberty, Iowa (July 22, 1972) – Jim Gerber of Long Grove finally ran into some good luck at West Liberty Raceway as he copped his first feature win of the season in Mississippi Valley Speed Club action before an estimated 3,000 fans.
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