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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.
‘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.
"We haven’t had anyone like her for a while": Jan Jensen ecstatic about Lucy Olsen's fit with Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- It's impossible to replace Caitlin Clark because she's a generational talent, but Lucy Olsen's addition to Iowa cannot be overlooked. The nation's third-leading scorer was highly-sought after when she entered the portal. Olsen only ended up taking one visit and that was to Iowa. It just all made sense.
Watch Live: Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss
It's a summer tradition in Solon. Men and women compete in the Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss. Iowa's News Now anchor Mitch Fick will walk you through the competition along with host Matt Kroul. The former Hawkeye defensive lineman runs the competition in the heart of Solon. Watch the...
A Stray Shower Overnight, More Chances In The Coming Days
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers are possible through the overnight hours, but most areas can expect to stay dry. Showers have been tapering off, leaving most areas dry this evening. While a stray shower cannot be ruled out overnight, most areas are expected to remain dry until Sunday afternoon. Lows tonight drop into the low to mid 60s with light winds out of the southwest.
Miller Streaks To Davenport Glory
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The final night of racing at Davenport Speedway before the Mississippi Valley Fair is usually an intense one, such was the case again this season. For the first time this year, the Outhouse and Storage to Go Container Rentals IMCA Late Model class had a back-to-back feature winner. Evan Miller started in the fourth row and would not see the lead until lap 22 of the main.
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. ...
John Deere bows to conservative backlash on DEI
Henry Jay Karp is the Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanuel in Davenport, Iowa, which he served from 1985 to 2017. He is the co-founder and co-convener of One Human Family QCA, a social justice organization. I live in the Quad Cities, which unite the states of Iowa and Illinois across...
Quad Cities Cruisers bring car show to residents at The Ivy, Davenport
The Quad Cities Cruisers showed off their cars Friday at The Ivy in Davenport, where residents, families and other visitors were welcome to stop by. There was a cookout and music, too. The social services and admissions director at The Ivy says residents look forward to the event every year.
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...
Why is Iowa Restriping Interstates in Black & White Hash Marks?
Iowa roadways are ever-changing and one of the more recent modifications has left some motorists baffled. Not long ago, black hash marks began showing up alongside the white hash marks on Iowa interstates. The reason behind this is an obvious one, safety. What's the Reason Behind the Black & White...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
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...
Enjoy Sweet Corn Season This Summer with Some Practical Tips
AMES, Iowa – The middle of summer is officially here and so is sweet corn season. With the unusual weather events this year, Iowans can still expect to see an abundance of their favorite sweet corn variety. Iowans in the southeast witnessed their first round of sweet corn on...
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