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Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids has a new president
The largest employer in Cedar Rapids has a new leader. Troy Brunk has been named president of Collins Aerospace. Brunk has led three of the six business units at Collins in Cedar Rapids. He will report directly to the CEO of RTX — formerly known as Raytheon. It’s the company that acquired Collins Aerospace in a merger back in 2020.
KXEL Morning News for Mon. Jul. 22, 2024
BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – A 17-year-old is seriously injured after a rollover crash Saturday in Black Hawk County. Deputies and emergency first responders were dispatched to the 6000 block of North Pilot Grove Road at approximately 2:23 p.m. for an automated crash detection from a cellular phone. They found the driver, a 17-year-old male outside of a 2005 Toyota Corolla after a rollover accident. The driver was the sole occupant and no other vehicles were involved. The male driver was transported to Allen Hospital in Waterloo and then immediately transferred to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for assessment of serious injuries. The accident is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.
Wisconsin Works Its Way to a Win
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels 5-3 on Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Rise 2 Greatness Field. The Rattlers scored three times in the top of the sixth inning to take a lead they refused to relinquish on the way to another series victory. Cedar...
New affordable housing options available in Atkins as part of Derecho recovery
ATKINS, Iowa — The city of Atkins unveiling some new affordable housing duplexes in town. The units were made possible as part of the federal government's response to the 2020 Derecho recovery. The city partnering with Ralston Eco Homes and Todd Richardson Construction to build three duplexes on Driftwood Lane. The homes will have heat pumps and solar panels that will cover up to half of the cost of electricity.
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...
Oelwein couple seriously injured when three-wheeled motorcycle hit by car head-on
POSTVILLE, Iowa — An Oelwein couple is hospitalized after the three-wheeled motorbike they were riding was hit head-on by a car. It happened around 4:15pm Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Highways 18 and 52 west of Postville. The Alllamakee County Sheriff's Office says 31-yaer-old Mitchell Meyer of Dorchester swerved out of his lane to avoid a vehicle that had stopped to make a turn. Meyer crossed into the path of the motorbike,
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...
U.S. Air Force Band to perform in Muscatine
The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts across Eastern Iowa, according to a press release. All concerts are free, open to the public and approximately 75 minutes long. The first concert will be held in Muscatine on Wednesday, August...
Biz Buzz Monday: Galena boutique opens Dyersville location
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Dyersville, Iowa, we will share additional developments...
Davenport filmmaker’s newest movie includes ‘Facts of Life’ actress
It’s a fact of life: Award-winning Davenport filmmaker Stephen Folker just wrapped a movie based on the book “My Heart Remembers.”. And among its stars is a face familiar to fans of a long-running television sitcom. Folker was hired to direct and film (cinematographer) after Melinda Myers, one...
Gunderson Racing Results at Hardin County Fair on Sunday
Small- 1. Levi Briggs, Cedar Falls.
North Iowa Fair concludes on Sunday
“A World of Wows” was the theme for the 2024 edition of the fair, held annually in Mason City at the North Iowa Events Center and Fairgrounds. Hundreds of exhibits from local 4-H participants and others were highlighted at the fair; from static displays and visual art to living, breathing animals of every sort.
'They gave me a chance' | Quad City tree company removes falling tree, for free
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It was a blessing in action as Kevin Cross woke up on Sunday morning to a local tree company taking care of the massive problem in his backyard. Squirrel's Tree Care, out of Rock Island, spent the morning cutting, bracing, sawing and removing a massive tree that had partially toppled in Cross's backyard. And they did it all, for free.
Fire crews fight garage blaze in Davenport
Fire crews remained on the scene of a fire in a garage on the 1700 block of Fillmore, just south of its intersection with Locust Street, on Sunday evening. Firefighters told Our Quad Cities News crew that the fire started about 6:10 p.m. There were no apparent injuries. Crews remained...
Gas Leak in Charles City Friday Caused by Work for Main Street Rehab
Emergency personnel responded to a natural gas leak on the north side of Charles City Friday (07.19) afternoon that appeared to be caused by work as part of the Main Street Rehab project. Officials were alerted to the gas leak at about 1:30 pm Friday near the intersection of North...
Vanilla Ice And Rob Base Coming To Iowa’s Rhythm City Casino
Vanilla Ice and Rob Base are coming to Rhythm City to perform in the Event Center on Friday, September 13 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $60, $70, $80, $90, and $100 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee. The...
Mullens wires USMTS main in Mason City
The Pritchard Family Auto Stores Mason City Motor Speedway welcomed back the Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt on Saturday for the second of three nights for the 11th Annual USMTS North Iowa Nationals presented by Kabrick Distributing. Two-time USRA Modified National Champion Tyler Davis took a slight edge...
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