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Ellis Fireworks show back two years in a row after hiatus from the pandemic
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The fireworks show at Ellis Park & Harbor is an annual tradition for more than 40 years. This event was highly anticipated, with cars filling up Ellis Park from the parking lot to the grass. This is the second year back after a three-year hiatus...
Bailey Lux Visited Her Two Favorite Basketball Stars For Her Make-A-Wish
Bailey Lux, the 14-year-old warrior from Carroll was reunited with her two favorite basketball stars during the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces game last (Tuesday) night. Lux, who has been battling MPNST Sarcoma for the past two years, discovered in May after starting a low dose oral chemo, that the treatment was not effective and the cancer spread very quickly since the last scans. Bailey’s father, Kraig Lux, often referred to as Kj, says she is now entering a new chapter of the fight, chemo free.
Skyler Stookey joins Softball staff as top assistant
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Coe softball head coach Jake Koolbeck announced changes to his coaching staff on Wednesday, adding a new assistant coach as former coaches Ashlee Rush, Madi Miller and Natalie Blank are set to step away from the program. 2024 Kohawk Softball graduate Skyler Stookey will step in as the program's top assistant after making a major impact on the field. A four-year starter at catcher, Stookey was a two-time first team all-conference player and earned all-region honors in 2021.
U.S Coast Guard Closing Mississippi RiverTo Boaters Thru The Holiday Weekend
Due to ongoing major flooding on the Mississippi River and the extremely dangerous conditions that exist , the United States Coast Guard has decided to take the rare steps and CLOSE the river to all recreational boating effective now through at least the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend. The closure affects the majority of the Upper Mississippi including Pools 10, 11, 12, and 13.
Family says they weren’t told their loved one was dead until they were sent his ashes
ARLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) – A Virginia family is wondering why they weren’t told their loved one was dead until his ashes came home. The family of 33-year-old Tori Thompson says it all started around this time last year when he died of a fentanyl overdose outside of a motel.
Iowa town 'pinkified' as Barbie fans show up to celebrate
JEFFERSON, Iowa — Barbie fans from around the world made Jefferson, Iowa, their top destination over June. Nearly 2,000 people from 34 states and six countries checked out "Barbie By the Bells" at Jefferson Square and the Greene County Historical Society before the exhibit closed on July 1. KCCI...
Whittemore Passes Ban on “Timed” Water Softeners
–The Whittemore City Council approved a resolution on Monday that will call for the removal of any “timed” water softeners within the community. Whittemore City Clerk Linda Farrell tells KLGA News this is part of their efforts to improve their sanitary sewer system and meet requirements from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Full Pull Steps in to Help Flood-Ravaged Rock Valley, Iowa Community Rebuild by Donating All Upcoming Tractor Pull Livestream Proceeds to Local Families
All donations for July 12-13 special livestream will benefit impacted families while highlighting local community members and their stories. Rock Valley, IA – Full Pull Entertainment, a pioneering force in the world of truck and tractor pulling, today announced all proceeds from a special livestream for an upcoming tractor pull will go directly to families affected by recent flooding in Rock Valley, Iowa. Full Pull LIVE will livestream a special edition of the Thunder in the Valley tractor pull, organized by the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association on July 12 and 13. The full weekend livestream will be available for a $40 donation and feature local community members and their stories throughout an evening session on Friday, and daytime and evening sessions on Saturday. Fans can access the livestream on Full Pull LIVE.
Belle Plaine car show sees success in new location
BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (KCRG) - One of the biggest 4th of July events in Belle Plaine is parked in a new location. The Belle Plaine Car show is at Franklin Park instead of downtown this year. Some 80 car lovers are showing off their vehicles everything from classic roadsters to modern sports cars. There are a couple of motorcycles on display as well.
Iowa floods: Severe flooding destroys homes in Spencer, hundreds displaced
SPENCER, Iowa — The recovery process is under way in Spencer, a week and a half after the Little Sioux Riverflooded much of the town of about 11,000 in northwest Iowa. Mountains of debris have been dumped at the site next to the Clay County Fairgrounds. The ruined possessions piled high are a small illustration of what was lost.
Company hit with fine after leaking nearly half a million gallons of chlorine into vulnerable trout habitat: 'Fish are very sensitive'
Several hundred fish in Iowa died in January after a faulty pipe released chlorinated water into a local waterway. The Gazette reported that NS Holdings LLC has agreed to pay $7,500 after an unoccupied commercial building it owns polluted McLoud Run in Cedar Rapids with about 450,000 gallons of chlorinated drinking water, killing about 400 fish.
‘Celebrate Indee’ festival brings thousands to Independence for 4th of July
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KCRG) - Independence Day is always a big deal in the town of Independence. The celebrations get bigger every year, thanks to the ‘Celebrate Indee’ committee, who works nearly year-round to bring everything together. “We have the longest-running 4th of July parade in Iowa, so we...
Cal Softball Program Elevates Brandon Telesco as Associate Head Coach – Offensive Improvements Highlight Coaching Achievements
Brandon Telesco has been promoted to associate head coach of the Cal softball program, following a successful first season leading the team's offense and recruiting efforts. Cal Softball led the Pac-12 in home runs with 79, ranking 12th in the NCAA. Under Telesco, players like Elon Butler and Lagi Quiroga...
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