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Iowa's 1st participant in world's toughest horse race bids farewell ahead of Mongolia trip
A big send-off party was held in Central City on Thursday night for Cedar Rapids firefighter Shelby Van Weelden, who is one of about 40 international riders and the first Iowan ever chosen to participate in what some say is the longest and toughest horse race in the world: the Mongol Derby.
The City of Cedar Rapids takes legal action against mysterious structure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids is taking action against a property that has a mysterious structure on it. When KCRG spoke with the structure’s owner, he told us it’s a power generator and a solution for sustainable energy around the world. But at night it would...
Cedar Falls Public Safety K9 to be medically retired
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Falls Public Safety K9 will find a new line of work after officials say she has stopped responding well to high-pressure situations. City officials said the decision came after a consultation with the trainer and the breeder, who said Boona suffers from extreme canine anxiety.
DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
The POET facility near Shell Rock produces about 140 million gallons of ethanol each year and other products. (Photo courtesy of Google Earth) An ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
American Pickers’ Frank Fritz relies on ‘long-term nursing care’ after stroke as conservator demands access to his funds
AMERICAN Pickers star Frank Fritz has been relying on “skilled nursing care” that will be “long-term” two years after he suffered a debilitating stroke. Frank, 60, has been under a conservatorship and guardianship since he suffered a stroke at his Le Claire, Iowa home in July 2022, as he has been in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation.
Vandals paint racist and anti-gay symbols and slurs in NE Iowa
Cedar Falls is fighting a wave of hate speech that’s appearing through graffiti. Several sites along the city’s trails and public infrastructure were spray-painted with swastikas and homophobic slurs this week. Sonja Bock, a member of the Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission, points to the current divisive political...
UnityPoint Health services prepare to open a second senior care center
BETTENDORF, Iowa — UnityPoint Health workers are putting the finishing touches on their new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) site in Bettendorf. This new center coming this fall to 2119 Kimberly Road in Bettendorf will include a medical clinic, day center, and fitness center among other amenities to help older Quad Citizens through their elderly years.
Heartlanders extend affiliation with Minnesota Wild
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Heartlanders on Friday announced a three-year affiliation extension with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. Under the affiliation agreement, the Heartlanders will continue to serve as a resource for the development efforts and personnel needs of both the Iowa Wild and Minnesota Wild. The agreement allows Wild prospects to be assigned to the Heartlanders for developmental purposes throughout the season.
Lundquist Lawsuit Against Charles City School Board Headed for Trial
The lawsuit filed by former Superintendent Anne Lundquist against all five members of the Charles City School Board appears headed for trial. In April, Lundquist was placed on administrative leave while, according to School Board President David Schrodt, the district investigated allegations that raised “questions about Dr. Lundquist’s fitness for duty and ability to serve as an employee of the Charles City Community School District.”
Grow Cedar Valley Elects New Leadership
David Wilson of Ryan Companies US, Inc. was elected as Chair of the Grow Cedar Valley Board of Directors and began his term at the annual meeting held July 23 at Lincoln Savings Bank located at TechWorks in downtown Waterloo. Wilson will chair the regional economic and community development organization through June 2026.
CRCSD planning new school buildings at Van Buren and Hoover Elementary, pending approval
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District is planning to make way for new buildings in place of Van Buren and Hoover Elementary Schools. It's part of the Master Facilities Plan to remodel or rebuild every school in the district by 2040. "I think the teachers...
Five Seasons of Lights holiday installment to return to McGrath Amphitheatre in December
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Five Seasons of Lights is returning to the McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids this December. The new tradition started last year and transforms the amphitheatre into a wonderland of holiday lights and displays, organizers said. This year, the event is adding attractions like an 18-foot...
Iowa Basketball Among Final Five for 2025 4-Star PF Brady Koehler
The Iowa Hawkeyes are among the final five schools in consideration for four-star power forward Brady Koehler, who highlighted the importance of building relationships with coaches in his selection process. Koehler is ranked as a four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals. He is listed as the nation's No. 65...
Linn County, Cedar Rapids address homelessness by tapping new Homelessness Systems Manager
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — J’nae Peterman has been tapped as Linn County and Cedar Rapids' new homelessness systems manager. Peterman, who has served as Housing Services Director for Waypoint since 2015, has been serving in this new role since June 25. In this position, Peterman will collaborate with...
Sheldon Home Temporarily Uninhabitable After Small Electric Fire
Sheldon, Iowa — A Sheldon home is uninhabitable until repairs can be made after a fire call Thursday night. Sheldon Fire Company Chief Brad Hindt says that at about 10:00 p.m., firefighters were called to 407 Oak Street for the report of the roof on fire. When they got there, firefighters found smoke coming from the eaves of the roof.
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