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Dubuque Street to reopen by the end of the day Friday
After 25 weeks of ongoing construction, the Dubuque Street reconstruction project is complete, just in time for Iowa City's busiest season. Dubuque Street will fully reopen to pedestrian and vehicle traffic by the end of the day Friday. Street parking also will reopen, but spaces may be unavailable as beautification efforts continue. ...
Dike-New Hartford, Grundy Center meeting in marquee 1A matchup
In a matchup between two teams expected to be among the best in Class 1A this season, the defending champion #3 (1A) Grundy Center football team will host #1 (1A) Dike-New Hartford Friday to begin the season. The Spartans are coming off last year’s 13-0 season, and have won 26...
Rochester Death Investigation Update: Woman Arrested for Murder
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A death investigation that started in Rochester earlier this year is now a murder case. The case began in mid-June, when the Rochester Police Department responded to the report of a body being discovered in a Rochester park. A passerby told officers they came across the...
On the Line | The Daily Iowan’s football coverage team predicts a slate of Week 1 games
Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (0-0): Iowa – Sorry Jake, your football team isn’t Normal. It’s bad. Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor (0-0): Iowa – Reminiscent of a deep shot to Seth to kick things off. Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor (0-0): Iowa – Big opportunity for the...
Waterloo community to vote on high school merger plan after petition gathers enough support
Waterloo residents will decide the fate of a $165 million high school merger plan during the election this November. Voters will be asked to either approve or reject the sale of revenue bonds to fund the plan that was approved by the Waterloo Schools Board of Education on July 29. It originally didn’t require voter approval since the plan does not raise taxes because it is not funded through a bond referendum. Rather, the project is being funded through SAVE bonds, formerly known as school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds — an existing 1% statewide sales tax.
The Price is Right Live coming to Dubuque’s Five Flags Center
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Price is Right Live is coming to the Five Flags Center in Dubuque. The interactive stage show is set for 7 p.m. on September 14. During the show, randomly selected contestants play games like Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel, and Showcase. The show will have...
Linn County casino: Vendors selected to complete market study on potential impacts
RIVERSIDE, Iowa — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission selected two vendors to complete market research studies on the economic impact a new casino in Cedar Rapids would bring to the state. The commission selected The Innovation Group and Marquette Advisorson Thursday in Riverside to start studying those estimated...
TV6 Investigates Talks: A week after his dog was shot, owner removed from council meeting
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - TV6 Investigates reporter Matt Christensen and producer Heidi Knecht look at what has happened since a Davenport officer shot a dog. It began on Aug. 21 when Davenport police received a report of a dog at-large in a Telegraph Road neighborhood. One week later, dog owner...
New Eatery Takes Over Waverly’s Old Dirty Dog Location
A restaurant is moving into the old location of a popular eatery in Waverly. In early May, the news came out that the Dirty Dog American Bar & Grill would be closing its doors for good. This eatery initially opened up at 1016 W Bremer Avenue in Waverly in 2014.
Rosa Parks Charter High School to close its doors
The closure comes after a months-long investigation into claims made against the school of inadequate staffing, lack of professional boundaries and more. In April, the Minnesota Guild of Public Charter Schools, the school’s authorizer, sent a letter of concern to the school after receiving the allegations. About a month...
Officials: Long Grove man arrested, threatens to ‘get gun’ during argument with school staff
LONG GROVE, Iowa (KWQC) - A Long Grove, Iowa man was arrested after police said he got into an argument with school staff and threatened to “go home and get his gun.”. Robert B. Farris, 57, was arrested and charged with making a threat of terrorism, according to an arrest affidavit. Farris was booked into the Scott County Jail on Wednesday. Farris has since bonded out.
Cedar Rapids Schools provide update after child walks away unnoticed
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Community School District said it followed safety protocol after a child walked away from Pierce Elementary earlier this week. John Thompson told the school board on Monday his 5-year-old daughter walked away before a stranger found her and took her home on Monday.
Iowa Hawkeye Fans Will Notice a Change at Kinnick Stadium This Season
The new locker rooms aren't the only changes happening at Kinnick Stadium this year. Seeing a college football game at Kinnick Stadium should be on every college football fan's bucket list. Watching an Iowa Hawkeye football game at Kinnick Stadium is straight-up fun. There's no better way to put it....
SEASON PREVIEW: Volleyball Poised for Bounce Back Season in 2024
STORM LAKE, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2024) - The Buena Vista University volleyball team opens its 2024 season on Aug. 30, and the Beavers are poised for a bounce back season under third-year head coach Will Baumann. In Baumann's first season at the helm in 2022, the Beavers finished third in...
New Survey shows that Latinos near the Mississippi River see its pollution as a top priority
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A recent survey showed that Latino voters who live in counties near the Mississippi River consider it part of their daily lives and view its pollution as a top priority. The first Latino Voices of the Mississippi River Poll, conducted by The Hispanic Access Foundation, showed...
ESPN's FPI predicts outcome of every game on Iowa's schedule
ESPN’s Football Power Index is predicting every game of the 2024 college football season, including the full game-by-game win probabilities for Iowa. Coming off another 10-win season, Iowa checks in with the 6th-best chance to win the conference per the preseason Big Ten Championship odds via FanDuel. However, the overall makeup of the Hawkeyes lends Kirk Ferentz’s team to a lower outlook on the FPI.
Meet the Cedar Rapids Athlete Competing in the Paralympic Games in Paris
The Paralympic Games, or Paralympics, are a series of international multisport events for athletes with disabilities. The Paralympics are comparable to the Olympic Games and are held every two years, alternating between summer and winter events. The Paralympics are governed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Which Iowa athletes are...
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