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WATCH: KCRG-TV9 Friday Night Lights Endzone Week 1
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - It’s August 30th 2024 - time to kick off the high school football season in Iowa!. Watch highlights from Friday Night Lights Endzone on the KCRG-TV9 News at 10. Check out the OT show also on our YouTube Channel live at 10:45 pm:
Liberty boys basketball star guard announces transfer to N.J. prep school
For the second time in as many years, the Liberty High School boys basketball team’s leading scorer is transferring. Blake Hargrove, a guard, announced on Instagram earlier this week that he’s headed to the Hun School in Princeton. He is also reclassifying as a member of the Class of 2027.
Linn-Mar Community School District Strategic Plan 2023-2028 (Updated with 2024-25 Short Term Goals)
We, the Board of Education for the Linn-Mar Community School District, are delighted to share the culmination of months of dedicated effort and collaborative vision – our new district strategic plan. This plan represents a significant milestone in our journey to uphold and enhance the exceptional educational standards that...
Mental Telehealth Program Launched for Rural, Underserved Iowa Schools
A health insurance company is investing millions of dollars in mental telehealth services in Iowa’s K-12 public schools. The Cedar Rapids Community School District received $1.5 million dollars this week from Minnesota-based insurer UnitedHealth Group. Superintendent Tawana Grover says the money will help pay for an online telehealth portal that students can use to access mental health counselling.
Hackett makes 2nd chance count as Liberty football earns thrilling win over Central Catholic
Everyone deserves a second chance. That goes for kickers, too. The Liberty High School football coaching staff put its faith in placekicker Christian Hackett, and the sophomore made the most of his opportunity at redemption. Hackett drilled a 30-yard field goal with a minute left in the fourth quarter to...
New UI research hub opens in Cedar Rapids to reach more diverse population
The University of Iowa Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences has set up shop in its new research hub in Cedar Rapids. After a nearly six-year search for building space, hub manager Bob McMurray finally settled on a location, 2740 First Ave. NE, in June. McMurray said he previously had...
Solon Starts Fast, Rolls Past Davenport Assumption in Opener
SOLON – If Solon is to reach its potential this season and duplicate the success of past years the Spartans will need their senior leaders to set the tone. The veteran Spartans did just that in Friday’s opener against Davenport Assumption. Senior tailback Eddie Johnson rushed for 120...
Liberty High Sprints Past West High in Season-Opening Shootout
NORTH LIBERTY – The Liberty High football team could still taste last season’s loss. The Lightning opened the 2023 season with a seven-point loss to West High despite leading at halftime. The setback led to a 1-4 start to the season, which ended at 4-5. If Liberty was...
Senior Aitchison A Versatile Player And Valuable Leader For Regina
IOWA CITY – Pick a position on the football field and regina senior Will Aitchison can probably play it. “If we need a running back he’s in, if we need a safety he’s in, if we need a slot receiver he’s in,” Regina head coach Dustin Elsbury said. “He can play anywhere you ask him.”
Football Capsules: Taking a Quick Look at Regina
Head coach: Dustin Elsbury (1st season) Assistant coaches: Ed Hinkel; Dan Davis; Matt Hills; Steve Christopherson; John Naeve; Tyler Schamel; Isaac Vollstedt; Owen Grover; Matt Melloy. Last season: 9-2 (Class 1A state quarterfinals) Returning starters: Will Aitchison, Sr., DB/RB; Matt Colony, Sr., OL/DL; Noah Clark, Sr., OL/DL; Leren Fernandez, Sr.,...
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