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Racehorse owners sue national organization over tax assessments in Iowa
Two racehorse owners at Polk County’s Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino are suing the national nonprofit horseracing organization that collects taxes and fees from owners. Joseph A. Kelly of Des Moines, a thoroughbred racehorse owner who owns three horses that race at Prairie Meadows, and Douglas L. Anderson of Hot Springs, Arkansas, who owns two […]
As the youngest population in Iowa, Latinos are finding success through education
Part of a series for the Des Moines Register's 175th anniversary that examines Iowa's past and future demographics. Gabby Guerra stood by the entrance of Jewett Hall on a recent Sunday afternoon, greeting the dozens of Latino families who came from all over Iowa to Drake University's campus. Even the intense heat was no match for Guerra's cheery voice and big smile as she welcomed parents and students armed with duffle bags, suitcases, fuzzy blankets and pillows....
Mile posts: Items on Wesley Kiptoo, Hillary Bor, Biya Simbassa, Max Murphy, Kassie Parker, Paityn Noe, Adam Fogg
The 50th running of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 road race offered a who's who of former and current Iowa collegians and preps. In short, Davenport was the place to be on Saturday. And leaving his mark again on the national road racing scene was seven-time Big 12 Conference champion Wesley Kiptoo. The 2021 NCAA champion for Iowa State in the indoor 5,000 cruised to his first Bix 7 victory in 32 minutes, 27 seconds while picking...
American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe reveals worn out $500 Coca Cola sign for sale as he’s ‘cleaning house’ at Iowa antique shop
AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has revealed an expensive sign for sale, as well as its huge price tag, while cleaning out his shop. The History Channel star has been cleaning up his Iowa antique shop, listing certain finds for sale at special prices. Mike, 60, recorded footage from outside Antique Archaeology in Iowa, showing […]
217 Today: Iowa’s new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region
Champaign police are investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy. When the National Association of Black Journalists conference opens tomorrow, the Republican presidential nominee will be there. Over 70 people showed up at the oldest African American church in Champaign County on Sunday to attend a vigil for Sonya...
Our Town: Ely’s House Divided is really a united effort
ELY, Iowa (KCRG) - There’s more to the story of Ely’s “House Divided” than the Hawkeyes and the Cyclones. “He had a home brewing thing and he said ‘I gotta name my home brewing beer’ and I said ‘Name it House Divided’ because it was a joke”, said co-owner Lisa Corrin.
Want Tickets To See REO Speedwagon in Cedar Rapids?
REO Speedwagon, the band known for hits like Time For Me to Fly, Take It On The Run, and Ridin' The Storm Out, is coming to Cedar Rapids. The rock group will be rolling through to the Alliant Energy Power House Center on Friday, November 8th, with their friends Loverboy, who you know for their hits, like Working For The Weekend.
Red Sand Project highlights human trafficking victims who fall through the cracks
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids is shining a light on human trafficking. They held a Red Sand Project event Tuesday evening to raise awareness about the issue. People were invited to help fill sidewalk cracks with red sand, representing a focus on victims who...
Blocktoberfest pushed back to September 27th in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The third annual Blocktoberfest in downtown Cedar Rapids is getting pushed back by another month and half. The downtown block party and Pork Tornadoes concert were supposed to be there on Saturday, August 10th, but, organizers said there were some conflicts. Now, the event is...
Learn simple at-home techniques to save irreplaceable heirlooms from disaster damage
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After a disaster strikes, people often look at the impacts of these disasters through the costs of the damages to the community. However, some of the losses that impact us the most are damages to or the loss of irreplaceable family heirlooms. The Federal Emergency...
Cedar Rapids Takes Legal Action Against Strange, Bright Structure
The city of Cedar Rapids is taking legal action against the owners of a strange, bright structure. Exactly what is this item that shines brightly at night? I'm not sure the owners even know. KCRG reports that the odd-looking tower sits on the old Safari Daycare playground on Prairie Drive...
Carving out his niche: Retired park ranger residing in Waukon Junction brings wood to life with his award-winning passion
Carving out his niche in Waukon Junction ... When Dan Campbell retired as a park ranger in Johnson County nine years ago, he and his wife, Carolyn, moved to Waukon Junction. In a corner of a large shed on their Waukon Junction property is where his craft comes to life. Photo by Julie Berg-Raymond.
Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert resigns; supervisors will appoint replacement
Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert has resigned with less than six months left in his term. Weipert vacated the office he has held for almost 12 years on July 25, citing health reasons. He provided no further details. ...