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BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – A 17-year-old is seriously injured after a rollover crash Saturday in Black Hawk County. Deputies and emergency first responders were dispatched to the 6000 block of North Pilot Grove Road at approximately 2:23 p.m. for an automated crash detection from a cellular phone. They found the driver, a 17-year-old male outside of a 2005 Toyota Corolla after a rollover accident. The driver was the sole occupant and no other vehicles were involved. The male driver was transported to Allen Hospital in Waterloo and then immediately transferred to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for assessment of serious injuries. The accident is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.
Gunderson Racing Results at Hardin County Fair on Sunday
Small- 1. Levi Briggs, Cedar Falls.
UW plans on 'working closely' with new hospital
Plans were revealed Monday to build Waterloo region's new hospital on land owned by the University of Waterloo (UW). Vivek Goel, president of UW, told CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty what this collaboration means for the school.
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.
Northern Iowa Panthers 2024 Football Preview
With Northern Iowa football, there has been one constant for the Panthers in the 21st century: head coach Mark Farley, who is entering his 24th season in charge. He’s the second-winningest active coach in FCS (aka 1-AA) football with a 180-103 record. But after three straight six-win seasons, Farley is shaking things up with four new assistant coaches including new coordinators on both sides of the ball.
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.
Police confirm that missing teenager from Kent County has been found safe
Police have announced that a missing teen from Kent County has been found safe after an extensive search that lasted nearly two months. According to the Kent County sheriff’s department, they were able to locate Penelope “Penny” Wise at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 21st. According...
Five Tigers, three Wahawks earn Mississippi Valley All-Conference baseball honors
The Mississippi Valley Conference has released its All-Conference baseball teams. Cedar Falls’ Colin Coonradt and Reece Reints received First Team honors,. And Dash Shortway and Luke DeGabriele both received Honorable Mentions. In the Valley Division…. Waterloo West’s Tayvon Homolar was named to the First Team. And Myles Gardner...
Three Valley Alumni Named to the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO --- UNI and Indiana State track and field alum Erin Kerkhoff, Jessica Heims, and Noah Malone have been selected to the United States Paralympic Team for the 2024 Paris games on Sunday following the conclusion of the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials over the weekend in Miramar, Florida.
Four Waterloo East Trojans named to Iowa Alliance North Division All-Conference baseball teams
The Iowa Alliance Conference has released its North Division All-Conference baseball teams. Waterloo East’s Caleb Peters and Maddox Harms received First Team honors, while teammates DeMaris Henderson and Sam Mills earned Second Team recognition.
Young Family Foundation’s $400,000 gift leads way on UNI Wrestling Training Facility fundraising
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- The Young Family Foundation of Waterloo has announced a lead gift of $400,000 toward a new training facility for UNI's storied wrestling program. Mike Young, a director of the foundation, said the project is vital to the future of UNI wrestling and that he hopes the donation will help spur additional support for the training facility.
Jackpot Leads to Semi-Self-Inflicted Arrest
An Ackley man has been arrested after winning a jackpot at the Isle after he placed himself on a banned list, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 43 year old Matthew Wessels enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January of 2023. People who self enroll do so in order to combat a gambling addiction. If those people are found in a casino they are to be removed immediately and their winnings are to be forfeited. Wessels visited the Isle on May 17th and won a jackpot. When he was filling out the paperwork to collect the prize he used another man’s name and social security number. That man later found out and alerted authorities. Wessels was arrested on Tuesday and charged with Forgery, Trespassing, and gambling charges. He was also charged with Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Deliver for an unrelated case where he allegedly hid a bag of meth in a police squad car.
Regional Sports (7/22): UNI landed 11 on the All-MVFC Preseason football teams
(KMAland) — Regional college sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. -Ohio State picked as runaway favorite in Big Ten media poll: https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2024/07/ohio-state-picked-as-runaway-2024-big-ten-favorite-in-14th-annual-clevelandcom-preseason-big-ten-football-poll.html. Kansas City Royals. -Bobby Witt Jr. named AL Player of the Week:...
Panther football lands 11 on 2024 Preseason All-MVFC lists
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) revealed its annual Preseason All-MVFC Teams and preseason poll on Monday afternoon, as voted on by the league's head coaches, sports information directors and media. Heading into the 2024 season, 11 Panthers picked up preseason all-conference recognition as the team...
Search Warrants Lead to Drug Arrests in Fayette County
On July 19th, 2024, at approximately 8:00 AM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a narcotic search warrant at 710 Mill St. in Clermont. As a result of the warrant Kobe Joseph Detra, 20 of Clermont was arrested and charged with Possession of controlled substance Marijuana 1st offense, Possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of child endangerment. Detra was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he awaited his initial appearance and was later released on an unsecured appearance bond. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
Boil order issued for people living in Alburnett
ALBURNETT, Iowa — Leaders have issued a boil order for everyone in Alburnett as a precautionary measure. The city says they discovered discoloration in one of their wells. They have since switched to another well and are now flushing the system. They are issuing the boil order "out of...
Deshaun Lee striving for perfection after starting as a freshman
Freshmen typically don’t start on Phil Parker’s defense, but when veteran players like Cooper DeJean and Jermari Harris missed time, Deshaun Lee filled the void and then some. Lee started six games and the Iowa defense hardly missed a beat. “I was young and not where I want...
Kennedy Mall in Dubuque, IA: Past, Present, Future
In 1964, Montgomery Ward announced plans to relocate from downtown Dubuque to the west end. This move set the stage for the future Kennedy Mall. By February 1966, the land rezoning for the mall’s construction was approved, paving the way for development. William M. Cafaro and Associates, now known...
HESCO flood barriers coming down in downtown Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The end of the flood is in sight as flood barriers are removed in downtown Davenport. Crews began to take down HESCO barriers at the corner of Iowa Street and River Drive in Davenport. In the Quad Cities, the Mississippi River fell dramatically by a foot...
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