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Miller-Meeks makes UI visit as physics department receives $1.5M grant from NASA
The University of Iowa's Physics and Astronomy Department has received a nearly $1.5 million grant from NASA to continue to advance scientific research and study of space equipment. The federal funds will help connect and draw more students into the department, help facilitate the purchase of equipment to build research connected to future space missions and foster the "continued excellence" of the department, Associate Professor Casey DeRoo said. DeRoo is also the principal investigator of this grant...
Cedar Rapids police investigate possible shooting near coffee shop
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids police say they responded to a call for a possible shooting at the 6600 block of Kirkwood Blvd SW around 3:00pm. TV9 crews at the scene saw the parking lot of the Scooters Coffee blocked off with caution tape, and multiple law enforcement vehicles on the scene.
Bettendorf School District reacts to new attendance legislation
A new law in Iowa is redefining what’s considered chronic absences or chronic truancy in school attendance. Dr. Michelle Morse, Superintendent of the Bettendorf Community School District spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to discuss the new legislation. “Senate file 2435 that was just passed and signed into law on July 1st did […]
Labor Day Parade – Locust St. closed from W. 5th to W. 15th
Due to the Labor Day Parade, Locust St. between W. 5th St. and W. 15th St. will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Streets intersecting the parade route will be closed beginning at 6:00 a.m. and will remain closed until approximately 12:00 p.m. Motorists must use a different route during this time.
Iowa Farm Sanctuary sues veterinary center after rescued sheep euthanized
OXFORD, Iowa — A nonprofit that provides a safe haven for farm animals has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center after the center euthanized sheep that volunteers had rescued. The Oxford-based Iowa Farm Sanctuary, which rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for rescued farm animals,...
Xavier alums Schulte, Hurkett, provide stability and toughness for Hawkeye defense
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Senior safety Quinn Schulte has been a rock for the Iowa defense since he entered the starting lineup. “That position is a glue position, just the linebacker spot. He’s got it cerebrally, the mental part is there,” said Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. “I swear to God I walked through that locker room ten minutes before we get ready to play, and he’s always reading that notebook, it makes me nervous.”
NICC Board of Trustees Approve New Athletics Programs
Northeast Iowa Community College will be fielding some athletic teams beginning next year. This week, the NICC Board of Trustees approved five new sports teams to expand the NICC athletics program including baseball, softball, men’s and women’s cross country and dance. A feasibility study explored the college’s ability...
Iowa Hawkeyes football game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season
Iowa football will be here in one week, that is right let me say it again. Iowa. Football. Is. Back. The joys and pitfalls of watching football are within our grasp and I for one am excited to see what the Hawkeyes have in store this season. Cade McNamara has been the starting quarterback, the offensive line is being finalized, the running back group is as strong as ever, and the wide receiver room will hopefully follow suit.
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