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Fatal crash in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - At approximately 3:56 pm, the Iowa State Patrol responded to the intersection of 240 St. and X Ave in rural Waucoma for a report of a crash. Officials say a 2000 Chevy S10 truck was driving southbound of X Ave when it approached an uncontrol gravel intersection and collided with a 2007 Ford Edge that was traveling westbound on 240 St.
State Board finds probable cause against 3 Mid-Prairie administrators
WELLMAN, Iowa (KCRG) - The Mid-Prairie School Board is meeting behind closed doors Monday night as three administrators at the Mid-Prairie School District, including the superintendent, face hearings that could impact their teaching licenses with the state. KCRG’s i9 Investigative Team learned Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, which is tasked...
Zach Johnson hosts charity golf event ahead of John Deere Classic
Professional golfer and United States Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson returned to his home town in Cedar Rapids to host a charity golf event ahead of this weekend's John Deere Classic in the quad cities. Big names including NFL first round draft pick Cooper Dejean, new Iowa offensive coordinator Tim...
Heavy rainfall closes popular Dubuque campground ahead of July 4th celebrations
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Dubuque’s Miller Riverview Park and Campground will be closed through Independence Day due to heavy rainfall and extensive flooding. The Miller Riverview Campground is probably, arguably one of the most popular spots in the city of Dubuque for pedestrians and campers during the third and the fourth. We have individuals that make reservations up to 240 days in advance for their campsites," Dubuque Parks and Rec Business Development Manager Haley Francke said.
Armed bicyclist killed in Iowa shooting that wounded 2 police officers, investigators say
Police in Waterloo, Iowa, were responding to a report of a bicyclist with a gun in an incident that ended with two officers wounded and the suspect dead, state investigators said Monday.Officers were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. Sunday on a report of an armed man wearing all-green clothing who was on a bike. They spotted Kelvin Lee Plain Jr., 35, in Sullivan Park.Plain fled on the bike and then on foot through the park. Officers fired a Taser at Plain while he was running, knocking him to the ground, the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation said in a statement."Plain...
Higgins Named Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-American
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fifth-year senior Jay Higgins has been named a 2024 Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-American, it was announced Monday by the Walter Camp Foundation. It is Higgins’ third preseason honor as he was also selected as a preseason first-team All-American by Phil Steele...
Hawkeye Star Cooper DeJean Makes a Return to Kinnick Stadium
Hawkeye alum and standout football star, Cooper DeJean made a return to Kinnick Stadium and this return had nothing to do with "fair catches." The former Hawkeye has had a busy spring and summer after being selected in the 2nd round of the NFL draft by the Philidelphia Eagles. After preparing for the draft and participating in the Eagles rookie camp and minicamp practices, DeJean had a weekend off to help coach young Iowa football players. DeJean wanted to give back to Iowa before beginning his first NFL training camp.
Former Iowa standout Luka Garza signs multi-year deal with Minnesota Timberwolves
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- Former Hawkeye standout Luka Garza will return back to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the next two seasons, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 25-year-old post saw playing time in 25 games last season, averaging 4.0 points and 1.2 rebounds in 4.9 minutes per night. Garza's two-way contract was...
Marching Against the Darkness Drill Team Competition
WATERLOO, IOWA (July 1, 2024) — The annual Marching Against the Darkness Drill Team Competition takes place at the Young Arena in downtown Waterloo, Iowa, on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The doors open at 5PM and the competition starts at 6PM. They have thirteen drill teams from seven states competing for $9,000 in cash prizes and trophies.
Jeep falls into sinkhole after Cedar Rapids water main break
Part of 34th Street NE in Cedar Rapids closed after a water main break on Monday. A Jeep parked on the road fell into a sinkhole that developed during the break. Iowa's News Now crews captured the front end of the vehicle in a pool of water. Harrison McDonald said...
Cedar Rapids groups to make third attempt at bringing a casino to town
The Iowa Legislature’s moratorium on new gambling licenses has expired and groups in Linn County plan to seek a license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The President of the Linn County Gaming Association, Anne Parmley, says the plan is something that has been in the works for some time. “We were prepared to apply for a license before the legislature introduced the moratorium and so we’ve just kind of been patiently waiting for two years for that to lift and to continue forward with that process,” she says. National gaming operator and developer Peninsula Pacific Entertainment put together the casino plan with the Linn County Gaming Association and a local nonprofit association.
Iowa City Jazz Festival returns with fireworks and Grammy-nominated acts
What first started as a single stage at the intersection of Washington Street and Dubuque Street has grown into a three-day festival that swallows the entire downtown Iowa City corridor. The Summer of the Arts Iowa City Jazz Festival, now in its 33rd year, runs from Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 7. It includes dozens of food vendors, artists, and fun stops. ...
Charles City duo accused of stealing over $100,000 from elderly victim
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – One not guilty plea is entered in a case of two people accused of stealing over $100,000 from an elderly person in Floyd County. Sondra B. Newberry, 65 of Charles City, and Charmaine R. Carr, 37 of Charles City, are charged with financial exploitation of an older individual.
There Was No Turning Down at Lil Jon’s Dubuque Concert
The biggest hip-hop show of the year in Dubuque took place on Saturday night when both Lil Jon and Mike Jones showed up and showed out on Q Casino + Resort's Back Waters Stage. A beautifully mild and sunny afternoon gave way for a pleasantly cool evening where hundreds gathered to relive the 90s and 2000s music scene.
Iowa 4-year-old grazed by bullet while playing in park
WATERLOO, Iowa — Police said a child at a Waterloo park was injured in an incident that was initially thought to be fireworks but later discovered to have been gunshots on Sunday evening,KCRG reports. Police said they were called to Lafayette Park in Waterloo just before 9 p.m. for...
New Restaurant Moves Into Historic Sokol Gymnasium in Downtown Cedar Rapids
A new Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant gave customers a sneak preview over the weekend! The District CR is preparing to open its doors in the very near future!. The District CR is located at 415 3rd Street SE in Downtown Cedar Rapids, the former home of Backpocket Brewing Pilot Pub and Taboo Nightclub and Lounge. The building is known as the Sokol Gymnasium and has a long history in Cedar Rapids. It was originally built in 1908, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The building had to undergo some serious repairs and renovations after being damaged during the Flood of 2008, but it's still standing strong today.
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