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Oelwein man killed in rural intersection crash near Hazleton
HAZLETON, Iowa — Authorities say tall corn and no seat belt both may have played a role in a deadly crash near Hazleton Saturday afternoon. First responders were called to the intersection of 130th Street and Indiana Avenue just before 12:30pm Saturday. Investigators say two cars entered the uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Authorities believe both drivers were unable to see the other before it was too late because of the height of the corn. 19-year-old Connor Jorgensen of Oelwein was driving one of the cars. He went into the ditch, rolling over and coming to a stop upside down. Jorgensen suffered minor injuries.
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity helps make housing more affordable in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity has built over 30 homes in the neighborhood off Blazing Star Drive in Iowa City. On Saturday it broke ground on the next one, for a Habitat volunteer and his family of five. “It’s our chance now to own...
Cedar Rapids Kennedy topples Dowling Catholic to win 4A Iowa state baseball tournament
CEDAR RAPIDS — With heavy hometown noise pumping behind the first-base dugout, Cedar Rapids Kennedy wasn't about to miss this championship moment. One day after surviving a thrilling semifinal affair, the top-seeded Cougars capped off a flawless week with one more Veteran Memorial Stadium celebration. In what was Cedar Rapids' first time...
Rock Valley School District finds solutions to start school in September
ROCK VALLEY, I.A. (Dakota News Now) - The now-receded flood waters in Rock Valley left behind a summer’s worth of work for the community, but school district leaders remain optimistic for the start of the school year despite the devastating obstacles. “This is by far the biggest challenge I’ve...
Investigation Underway After Dog Bite in Iowa City
(Iowa City, IA) -- An investigation is underway after a dog bite Thursday in Iowa City. The Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a dog bite that was reported around 2:20 Thursday afternoon. The dog is being described as a medium-sized pitbull mix. Investigators are trying to determine the dog's rabies vaccine status.
Farm field drainage failure leads to creek contamination, dead fish
Underground drainage tiling apparently failed and formed a sinkhole in a corn field in northwest Iowa that allowed manure to flow into a creek, where it killed small fish for miles, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The manure came from Roorda Dairy west of Paullina, which has...
UI Stanley Museum becomes first in the U.S. to return looted Benin Bronzes
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has become the first museum in the United States to return looted Benin Bronzes directly to the descendants of the ancient Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria. The move marks a milestone in the global effort to address the legacy of colonial-era artifact looting.
Community college settles the second of two human trafficking lawsuits
Western Iowa Tech Community College has agreed to settle the second of two federal lawsuits alleging the school conspired with others to engage in human trafficking. As reported by Iowa Public Radio earlier this week, WITCC of Sioux City has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle a lawsuit initiated by 10 students from Brazil. […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: Art in the Park in Cedar Rapids Redmond Park Sunday
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association will be holding “Art in the Park” in Redmond Park on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 11:00 am to 4:00 p.m. The following streets will be closed for the event from 7:00 a.m. (set up begins) until 7:00 p.m. (tear down complete):
Cedar Rapids meal site aims to soften blow from a lost grocery store
Local leaders in Cedar Rapids pitched in to fund a free meal site for children and adults this summer following Hy-Vee's decision to shutter a grocery store by the Wellington Heights neighborhood.
Summer’s Last Blast 2024
Summer's not over yet. There's time for one LAST BLAST!. AUGUST 23RD & 24TH, 6 PM TILL MIDNIGHT ON THE BACK WATERS STAGE AT Q CASINO. FREE ADMISSION AND ALL AGES WELCOME BOTH NIGHTS! IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, MUSIC WILL BE MOVED INSIDE THE Q SHOWROOM (21 OR OLDER)
Familiar Faces on Stage for Party in the Park Friday (07.26)
Familiar faces makeup a foursome of entertainment for the next Party in the Park (PIP) in Charles City. Area residents and former Endless Summer band members, Gene Parson, Med Lewis, Bruce Carr and Gary Parson, will take the stage with their new group, “Endless Edition,” at the rescheduled PIP event on Friday (07.26) night in Central Park. “Endless Edition” includes members of the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as Midwest All-Musician Association Hall of Fame, playing the best of 1960-80s rock & roll and country music.
HACAP makes offer to buy Olivet Neighborhood Mission building
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A KCRG-TV9 News exclusive update on the closing of the long-running Olivet Neighborhood Mission in Cedar Rapids. HACAP, a partner of Olivet, told TV-9 that it has made an offer and intends to buy the building Olivet Mission is currently in. HACAP is a community action center helping feed Iowans one plate at a time.
Tall Corn Days is on Sioux Rapids
Sioux Rapids IA, (KICD) — Despite the damage that Sioux Rapids received during the flooding they planned to go ahead with Tall Corn Days. One of the organizers behind Tall Corn Days this year, Lacey Garberding says Tall Corn Days provides a much-needed break for the people in town.
Milford Galvanized Line will be Removed
Milford, IA (KICD) — Earlier this week we reported that Milford Municipal Utilities came to the city of Milford saying that an abandoned, galvanized, water service line should be disconnected from the main and removed. The line runs along 13th Street, which is currently being reconstructed. The approved plan was for the line to be capped.
Your guide to the 50th annual Quad-City Times Bix 7
DAVENPORT, Iowa — One of the Quad Cities' most popular events is back for a very special anniversary. On Saturday, July 27, runners will take off for the 50th annual Quad-City Times Bix 7. Racers will start their seven-mile runs at 8 a.m. in downtown Davenport. The shortened Quick Bix will also take off at the same time.
PHOTO GALLERY: UnityPoint Health to open new emergency room in Marion
MARION, Iowa — After a year of construction, the new St. Luke's Marion Emergency Room is set to open on August 6. UnityPoint Health leaders were joined by St. Luke's ER team members there on Friday to hold a ribbon cutting and show folks around the department. The new...
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