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A Look Back at ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmembers Who Call Iowa Home
Saturday Night Live has kind of become like The Simpsons, or even Survivor. Every time it's own TV, I can't help but think to myself, "wow, that show is still on?" It wouldn't be if it didn't have a devoted legion of fans who faithfully tune in each and every week. SNL is presently in its 49th season, and recently welcomed its first "gen Z" castmember in Marcello Hernandez.
Iowa National Guard unit will return 150 soldiers back from Middle East deployment
On Friday, the Des Moines Airbase hosted a special “welcome home” ceremony for a group of National Guard soldiers returning from a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The federal government activated the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) to support U.S. Central Command in a territory encompassing 27 countries. This encompassed Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
‘It’s a connection:’ Local bait shops tackle evolving demand for fishing gear
After nearly 30 years of working in a factory, Doug Bender, of Lancaster, Wis., was ready for something different. When a hunting and fishing supply store in Lancaster came up for sale two years ago, Bender and his now-fiancée, Stacy Allbee, decided to take the leap and open their own store, Bender Outdoors.
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Jackson County Fair Begins Today…..Dubuque County Fair Starts Tuesday
County Fair fun begins in Jackson County today as the Jackson County Fair starts a 9 day schedule at the fairgrounds in Maquoketa. Gate admission is 15 dollars for ages 13 and older….12 and under admission is free. Information about deals, grandstand seating, carnival tickets, and camping is available...
Wrestling at Fargo: Analysis and results for Team Iowa, Hawkeyes, Cyclones and Panthers
After an entire week of wrestling in Fargo, N.D., a whole bunch of Iowans and future Iowans walked away with some hardware. The 2024 Junior and 16U Nationals, better known as just Fargo, saw some of the nation's best square off for the highly desired stop-sign plaque. In total, Team Iowa brought home...
Dubuque Woman Charged With Assaulting Man With Bat
A Dubuque woman was arrested following an incident where she allegedly beat a man with a baseball bat. Dubuque Police say it happened Thursday morning outside of a home in the 14-hundred block of Locust Street. 36-year old Tamara Weeks is charged with willful injury causing bodily injury. According to authorities, Weeks struck a man identified as Ryan Devore in the head with a bat. Police met with Devore who was suffering from a laceration to the left side of his head.
Iowa's biggest roster weakness in 2024 comes as no surprise
The Iowa Hawkeyes offense has a lot to prove, both to themselves and the nation. Coming into the season, it's a bit unfair that the Hawkeyes are given so much flack for their lack of offensive production in 2023. Iowa wasn't given much grace that it went nearly the entire season without Cade McNamara at quarterback, instead relying on a guy playing at the FCS level in 2024.
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...
Longtime Hawkeye commit, freshman Callie Levin finally gets to join Iowa roster
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Solon graduate Callie Levin committed to Iowa in August, 2021-before she even started her sophomore year of high school. She grew up just down the road from Iowa City, her father works in the compliance department at the university, and she still has an autographed Samantha Logic basketball from when she was in elementary school.
‘Pantry-lympics’ celebrate efforts to fight food insecurity in Johnson Co.
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Saturday, three food pantries in Johnson County held an event to strengthen their relationships and build morale as they work to meet increasing demands. Staff members and volunteers from CommUnity Food Bank in Iowa City, Coralville Community Food Pantry, and the North Liberty Community Pantry...
Eastern Iowa veterans receive free flight above Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Veterans from Stirlingshire Assisted Living and Memory Care in Coralville got to see the Iowa City area with a bird’s eye view on Saturday. “I just love airplanes and having the chance to do this was just about the end of the world!” said Gerald Hollander, veteran.
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