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Greg McElroy Makes Surprising Pick For College Football Playoff Contender
The College Football Playoff has had three Big Ten programs qualify for it since its start in 2014. The Ohio State Buckeyes (2015, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023), Michigan State Spartans (2016), and Michigan Wolverines (2022, 2023, 2024) have all made the playoffs before. However, on a recent episode of ...
Cascade proposes security cameras in parks following costly vandalism
CASCADE, Iowa (KCRG) - Security cameras could be coming to certain public parks in Cascade later this summer. The Cascade City Council will meet Monday night to consider the purchase of those cameras. The proposal for extra security is in response to vandalism at the Cascade Community Park last year....
Root for Trees program to take root in Iowa City August 1st
IOWA CITY, Iowa — In Iowa City, Root for Trees is taking root -- for its fifth year -- starting on Thursday, August 1st. The program encourages both business owners -- and residents -- to apply for vouchers that can be used to purchase trees at a discounted rate.
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...
55+ Connections: Week of 7/22/24
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library!. 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering. Tuesday, July 23. 10:30 AM. North Liberty Library –...
Caitlin Clark's Wordless Response to Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall's Huge Announcement Speaks Volumes
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark cultivated a few deep friendships during her time as an Iowa Hawkeye. Much has already been made about her close relationship with former teammate Kate Martin, who is now a rookie on the Las Vegas Aces. And another one of Clark's closest Iowa friends is ...
Eastern Iowa Health Center to celebrate National Health Center Week August 9th
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is celebrating National Health Center Week -- with a Community Block Party -- this year. Right now, they are getting ready to hold that block party at the Wellington Height Campus in the 1200 block of 4th Avenue Southeast. That event is being held there Friday, August 9th.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Hawkeyes Earn ITA Academic Honors
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s tennis team was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division I All-Academic team for the 2023-2024 academic year. Along with the team’s honor, five student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, announced by the organization Monday. Vipasha Mehra, Barbora Pokorna, Marisa...
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...
Police identify suspect in weekend standoff incident
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police have identified the man charged in relation to a standoff incident that occurred Saturday evening. Police say officers had attempted to make a traffic stop around 6:12 pm, when the driver refused to stop and instead eluded officials, driving in excess of 100 mph in a 30 mph zone. The suspect eventually ran into a home on Rogers Rd NW and barricaded himself inside. The standoff ended at approximately 10:05 pm.
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.
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