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Disability Rights Activist Pushes Government To Let Him Participate in Society
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Grassley, wife Barbara mark 70th anniversary at favorite date spot
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his wife Barbara marked their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday at their favorite date spot. “Barbara & I went to the Hickory House in Waterloo when we were 1st dating 2nite we celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary where it all started,” Grassley said in a post on the social platform X.…
Mason City resident enters a guilty plea from a shooting incident
A 19-year-old Mason City resident, who was originally charged with attempted murder, entered a guilty plea this week to two counts of willful injury in Cerro Gordo County District Court. The state alleged that Jerrell McKnight shot a male outside of MidTown Liquor and Vape in the 800 block of...
Road closure in place for rail replacement in Mason City starting Monday
CERRO GORDO COUNTY, Iowa-- A two-week closure will be in place for an area in southwest Mason City. The City stated South Pierce Avenue will be closed to through traffic between 9th Street SW and 15th Street SW beginning on Monday, August 26. During the closure, The Canadian Pacific Railroad...
Shuttle driven rattled after bike thrown off overpass hits van
(ABC 6 News) – It was a terrifying moment for one shuttle driver when early Friday morning something fell from the sky, crashing into his van. That driver, Luke Calvert says the situation made him a little weary to get back behind the wheel, but he’s just grateful it wasn’t much worse.
Strong to severe storms possible on Monday
A round of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible on Monday across portions of the Upper Midwest. Hot and humid conditions will be present across the region as temperatures reach the lower 90s and dew points are in the 70s. These conditions will be the fuel for the development of thunderstorms, which could become severe. There is a risk for severe weather near and north of I-90, as outlined by the Storm Prediction Center.
Conservative Radio Host Apologizes, Skips Own Show After Backlash Over His Criticism Of Gus Walz
One day after Ann Coulter faced a backlash for mocking Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz‘s son Gus, conservative radio host Jay Weber is being criticized for his own remarks about the 17-year-old scion of the Minnesota governor.Ann Coulter Deletes Post Mocking Gus Walz After Backlash From Rosie O’Donnell & Ana Navarro The younger Walz had a TV moment at the DNC when video of his tearful applause of his father’s speech — when he proudly pointed and shouted “That’s my dad!” — went viral. “Sorry, but this is embarrassing for both father and son,” Weber, a host at Milwaukee talk station 1130...
Marion's historic Granger House featured in art competition
MARION, Iowa — City leaders and local artists held a ribbon cutting for theGranger House Plein Air Art competition in Marion. The opening event was held on the morning of Friday, Aug. 23. Granger house’s Vicki Noah, Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly and several organizations like the Marion Chamber of Commerce...
Cedar Rapids says goodbye to Bo Mac's, closing this Sunday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids restaurant Bo Mac's announced it is closing its doors. The bar/restaurant is nestled in the city's New Bohemian neighborhood. In a Facebook post, the restaurant said its last day will be Sunday, Aug. 25. Bo Mac's owner had told Iowa's News Now in...
Classical Academy of Sioux Center starts
SIOUX CENTER—Sioux County’s first private classical school is launching a one-day hybrid program this fall, pushing back its opening date as a full school until August 2025. The Classical Academy of Sioux Center will be offering its program on Tuesdays, September-May, at the former Spalding Catholic School building,...
1 person killed in crash in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa — One person is dead after a fatal crash in Muscatine on Friday night. According to an Iowa State Patrol crash report, the crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 in Muscatine. A 2024 Nissan Rogue was traveling south on Taylor Avenue when investigators said they failed to stop at a stop sign before entering Highway 61. A 2021 Dodge Durango was traveling south on the highway and was unable to stop in time, striking the Rogue.
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