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Steve Schlafke takes Dallas Center-Grimes softball back to state tourney before retirement
DALLAS CENTER — Steve Schlafke stands in the center of a huddle, turning as he speaks so every player hears his pregame speech. The Dallas Center-Grimes coach keeps it simple. There isn’t much more he can teach the 28 athletes on his varsity roster in the minutes before the opening pitch of the...
Montezuma “Let Freedom Ring” Celebration and Parade was fun
Montezuma “Let Freedom Ring” Parade Grand Marshals from left, Jo Ahrens, Barb Albin and Marg McVay, wave at the crowd as they roll along Main Street on Saturday, July 6. The sisters are the name sake for long-time Montezuma business, Three Sisters Fabric and Fashion. They have been active in the school and business community for many years.
Community Catalyst Grant Received for Boone Renovation Project
BOONE, Iowa—The Ames Regional Economic Alliance is pleased to announce that the City of Boone has received funding for 1003 Marshall Street located in north Downtown Boone. The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded Boone with $100,000, for a project. that will transform an underutilized building into new commercial...
Jasper County Siren Protocol Change Effective July 21
Jasper County EMA is implementing an important update to the siren protocol to better align with the National Weather Service's (NWS) Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Starting July 21, sirens will be activated based on the following criteria:. Tornado warnings. Hail 2.75" or larger. Winds of 80+ MPH. Responder/Spotter request. Please...
PCM softball makes state for first time
MONROE — Prairie City-Monroe is the lone Central Iowa team to make the Class 3A state softball tournament. The Mustangs beat Clarinda 13-1 on Tuesday to punch their ticket to Fort Dodge. It’s PCM’s first-ever trip to state. Mark Freund has more with the Mustangs.
Final preparations underway in Knoxville ahead of RAGBRAI
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — In just a few days, thousands of cyclists will be crisscrossing the state. TheRegister's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa starts on Sunday. And the overnight towns along the route are making their final preparations for their day in the spotlight. The town square in Knoxville...
ESPN nails Iowa's 2024 X-Factor
It's easy to say that the 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes will go as quarterback Cade McNamara goes. If he has a strong season, there is little standing in the Hawkeyes' way of a 10-win season and a shot at the playoffs. If he doesn't, the same frustrations of yesteryear will no doubt persist.
Mushroom Foray comes to Cedar Rapids Public Library
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Getting out into nature is great, but staying safe and knowing what you’re looking at is important. Saturday, the Prairie States Mushroom Club is giving a presentation on what a mushroom is, and how mushrooms can be used. The presentation starts at 10 a.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library and is open to all mushroom-hunting experience levels, including beginners.
Iowa City Police are Investigating Saturday Morning Shooting
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Just before 1 a.m. on Saturday morning the Iowa City Police went to the 100 Block of South Dubuque Street after receiving a report of shots fired. At the scene, officers discovered found evidence of shots fired and two people suffering from non-life threatening gun-shot wounds. Police have deduced that those involved with the shooting know each other. Therefore, there is no threat to the public related to the shooting.
State softball tournament 2024: Iowa high school softball matchups, schedule in Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Forty teams have punched tickets to the 2024 Iowa high school state softball tournament. Quarterfinal action starts Monday at the Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge and runs through Friday's championship round. Check out class-by-class qualifiers and game schedules below. We'll update this story...
Construction in NewBo disrupts Cedar Rapids businesses on 16th Ave.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A construction project in the NewBo neighborhood is disrupting local businesses as crews prepare to repave the entirety of 16th Avenue Southeast. Right now, work is being done on the intersection of 16th and 3rd Street, but work is expected to continue down the road into the fall.
Waggle Golf tees up creative new storefront in Iowa River Landing, opens in late August
Waggle is teeing up its new brick-and-mortar storefront in the Iowa River Landing, which is anticipated to open in late August. Waggle is an up-and-coming golf-specific clothing and accessory company that sells men's, women's, and youth attire and gear. The Iowa River Landing location will be the company's third storefront. ...
New Venue For Dubuque Arts Council Summer Concerts Announced
According to the Telegraph Herald, the Dubuque Arts Council has announced a new venue for its Music in the Gardens concert series in 2025. Beginning next year, the concerts series name will be Music at the Star and will take place at the Aliant Energy Amphitheater located in front of the Star Brewery in the Port of Dubuque area.
CORRECTION ~ New Martini Bar Coming to Cedar Rapids
CORRECTION: In an earlier version of this story, the author wrote that Darin Beck was working with the Paramount Bar Company. He no longer is associated with this group, and the Paramount Bar Company has no ties to this new bar in Cedar Rapids. The author apologizes for this confusion.
Caitlin Clark Sends Two-Word Message To Next Iowa Star
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost a huge piece of the puzzle when Caitlin Clark decided to skip her final year of college eligibility and enter the 2024 WNBA draft. Despite Clark's decision, Iowa managed to land a significant transfer that could help them stay competitive next season: Lucy Olsen. On ...
‘Drive harder’: Decorah’s Hovden breaks 176 career wins
Dan Hovden recorded his 175th career win Tuesday, July 9 during the Summit USRA weekly racing series at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Seth Boyes) Decorah’s Dan Hovden has been racing for 16 years, and the 31-year-old is already on his way to winning his first national title this year. Hovden won the B-Mod main event July 9, during the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series event at the Winneshiek Raceway in Decorah. The race marked his 175th career win, and three days later, he earned his 176th win when he took the checkered flag in West Union.
Out of service Strawberry Point firefighters launch fundraiser as options explored
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — The Strawberry Point Firefighters Association, comprised of the volunteers that have now walked away from those duties, has launched a GoFundMe for "specialized consulting and legal services." One volunteer tells Iowa's News Now says they are exploring every option. Volunteers went out of service this...
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