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Cedar Rapids couple donates $1 million to Mercy Medical Center ER renovation
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mercy Medical Center has received a $1 million donation from a Cedar Rapids couple to help with the renovation of the hospital’s downtown Emergency Room waiting area. The couple and their family have been patients of Mercy Medical Center for several decades and say...
Dyersville Farm Family Honored with Iowa’s 2024 Way We Live Award
The Recker family, a proud third-generation farming family from Dyersville, Iowa, has been recognized with the 2024 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. This award celebrates families who exemplify the values of hard work and a deep love for farming, qualities that the Reckers fully embody. Charlie...
Now Playing: Friday, August 2, through Thursday, August 8
Reviews; IMDb hyperlinks take you to the films’ Internet Movie Database pages or other sites with film information.) American Psycho (R; Marcus Sycamore Cinema: Sunday, August 4, amd Tuesday, August 6, 7:45 p.m.) - Director Mary Harron and her topnotch crew have created something pretty wonderful out of something pretty repugnant, which is borderline miraculous. IMDb listing.
$2 million Iowa City skate park expansion will add beginner, intermediate space and pump track
The Iowa City corridor's only skate park is getting a multi-million makeover. First opened in 2002, the park sits just off the banks of the Iowa River across from the University of Iowa's Mayflower Residence Hall. It has long been the gathering place for members of the skating community and has only grown...
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IOWA CITY, IA-- Fall camp kicks off this week for Iowa football and it's a big fall for Iowa men's and women's basketball on the recruiting trail. That said, 247Sports/HawkeyeInsider is running a 60 percent off an annual subscription promo. HawkeyeInsider's VIP members are always the first to know what...
Iowa’s Lee Prepares For Bigger Role
Iowa sophomore corner DeShaun Lee credits defensive coordinator Phil Parker for his early success. Lee started six games last season as a redshirt freshman and says Parker is preparing him for an even bigger role this season. Lee says Parker does a lot of his teaching in the film room.
A woman's 9-year journey to the finish of a 100-mile race
Western States is a grueling 100-mile race through California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, and in 2015, amateur ultra runner Julie Moffitt set her sights on participating. For nearly a decade, Moffitt ran a 100k or 100-mile race to qualify and reentered the Western States lottery. This year, at 57 years old, she finally crossed the finish line.
Biz Buzz: New ice cream store opens in Cascade; Manchester pumpkin farm under new ownership; Cuba City funeral home expands on-site offerings
CASCADE, Iowa — A popular ice cream shop has opened its second Dubuque County location. Delaney’s Ice Cream Shoppe recently opened a new location at 120 Thomas St. in Cascade. The shop currently offers 32 ice cream flavors, with more on the way once staff get settled in the new space.
Rockwell American Legion receives $20,000 for new building
(ABC 6 News) – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation rewarded some outstanding organizations working to better their community on Monday. The foundation awarded grants to 13 nonprofits and government organizations across the county at a ceremony at John Adams Middle School in Mason City. “We look for projects...
One Person Is Recovering After An Explosion In North Liberty
(North Liberty, IA) -- A person hurt in an explosion in North Liberty Monday night is expected to recover. The North Liberty Fire Department responded to a report of a building explosion at around 11:00 p.m. Monday, July 29 at 390 Herky Street. According to a news release from the...
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...