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Cedar Rapids police teach kids about the joys of fishing at first ‘Badges and Bobbers’ event
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids police officers spent Friday morning teaching local kids about the joys of fishing. This is the first year for the “Badges and Bobbers” event. Police officers and the Iowa DNR partnered with the Boys and Girls Club to host the event...
Former Secret Service member from Iowa weighs in on Trump assassination attempt
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Tony Every, a Colesburg native and former Secret Service agent, said he’s still shocked by the failure of an organization he worked for, for 21 years. Every spoke to TV9 roughly two weeks after a bullet narrowly missed former President Donald Trump’s head at...
EDITORIAL: Is the potential Cedar Rapids, Iowa, casino worth the gamble?
EDITORIAL: Is the potential Cedar Rapids, Iowa, casino worth the gamble?. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will jointly reapply for a gaming license with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) after the two-year state moratorium on new gaming licenses expired on June 30.
Spencer Radio Group is Hiring!
The Spencer Radio Group is hiring for the following positions…. Full-time News Reporter / Weather Director Job Description:. Duties for this position include (but not limited to):. • Gathering, writing and reading local news stories. • Covering meetings and events. • Conducting on-air interviews. • Anchoring LIVE, local severe weather...
Lee, Saathoff crowned fair king and queen
LE MARS — It was a beautiful summer day for the first day of the 2024 Plymouth County Fair. A light breeze moved through the Pioneer Village as the crowd gathered to see a new king and queen crowned. Reigning as the 2024 Plymouth County Fair King is Aaron...
Iowa women’s wrestling recruit competing in Paris Olympics
IOWA CITY, Iowa — On Tuesday, 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades announced that she has committed to the University of Iowa women’s wrestling program for the upcoming season. Blades announced her commitment to Iowa on Instagram saying “I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be a Hawkeye! Can’t wait to represent Iowa and for the journey […]
Interim principal hired for coming school year at Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School will have an interim principal in the coming school year. Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District's school board on Monday formally approved Pam Dodge to lead the middle school for the 2024-25 school year, with her first day on the job to be Wednesday, July 24. Dodge said in a district...
‘We were doubted for sure’: Hawkettes place 4th, their highest finish since 2013
When the Ankeny softball team entered postseason play on a six-game losing streak, the odds of the Hawkettes capturing a state tournament trophy seemed remote at best. But over the last two weeks, that’s exactly what coach Dave Bingham’s squad was able to do. Ninth-ranked Ankeny closed out...
College basketball's sharpest defensive masterminds: T.J. Otzelberger, Steve Pikiell top the charts
Business is booming for college basketball offenses. Last offseason's tweaked block-or-charge rule certainly gave the offensive player another edge, and college basketball responded with its most efficient offensive season ever. How can opposing defensive coordinators punch back? There's a push-pull for many between adopting an aggressive or a passive defense....
Mullet’s restaurant in Ames set for grand opening Friday
Mullet’s, the newest family-friendly eatery on the west side of Ames, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday. The restaurant, which offers a special mix of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, along with signature bloody marys, is owned by local entrepreneur Miranda Cook and her husband Jordan. The pair has been readying the former West Towne Pub location for a number of weeks, even serving food for select customers beginning last Saturday, as a soft opening of sorts.
Iowa Veterans Home administration and union members seek common ground amid disagreements over staffing changes
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Upset workers at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown got a chance to air their grievances Thursday night. Financial shortfalls are leading to changes in several positions there. “We met with them, uh, really, to discuss ways that we can make sure that there's two-way communication,”...
RAGBRAI riders find fun along the route from Knoxville to Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Thursday's RAGBRAI route covered about 63 miles from Knoxville to the overnight stop in Ottumwa. Before getting to the overnight stop, there was a lot of fun and sights to see on the way. KCCI met the Prowlers, a youth softball team from Knoxville. They were...
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