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A Popular Farmers Market Vendor is Opening a Cedar Rapids Cafe
Get ready for a new cafe in SE Cedar Rapids! Thanks to a new article from The Cedar Rapids Gazette, we now know that The Salsa Guy is set to open a brick-and-mortar location!. According to the official Facebook page, The Salsa Guy offers "fresh, high-quality, locally produced salsas, guacamoles, salad dressings, and BBQ sauces." You can typically find them serving up delicious breakfast burritos on 2nd Ave during the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Markets, but they also sell their products inside of local Hy-Vee stores. I know this because I buy a container of their Summer Salsa from the Oakland Road Hy-Vee at least once a month. It's SO GOOD.
Dubuque Native Kayla Banwarth Takes Pro Volleyball Coaching Job
The Pro Volleyball Federation’s Atlanta Vibe have appointed Dubuque native Kayla Banwarth, former Power Five head volleyball coach and member of the 2016 USA Olympic Team, as their new head coach. Banwarth has already assumed her role with the team. The Vibe finished the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season...
Iowa’s Logan Jones, Connor Colby included among Lindy’s top centers, guards
Fans of the Iowa Hawkeyes are hoping this is the year it all clicks up front offensively. Understandably, the amount of experience that Iowa returns defensively has garnered plenty of attention nationally. The Hawkeyes return 192 career starts to a defense that ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense (14.8 points per game) and seventh in total defense (282.5 yards per game). Don’t lose sight of the amount of experience and starts that Iowa also brings back up front offensively. The Hawkeye offensive line returns 147 career starts, including 58 from last season. That includes Iowa starting center Logan Jones and starting right tackle...
Hopefully, the airshow will be improved next year.
Thursday, July 4, 2024  The air demonstration across the river was a major disappointment for many people in Dubuque. Despite the hype, only one modern aircraft showed up – the A-10 Warthog. The rest of the show consisted of a P-51 Mustang and a few stunt planes, leaving attendees feeling let down and unsatisfied.…
Freedom Festival fireworks starting early
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Organizers of the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival said fireworks in downtown on the 4th of July will start early Thursday due to the weather. The fireworks typically start at dusk which is at around 9:30 pm. But now they will start at 8:40 pm. In...
A New Football Team is Coming to Dubuque in 2025
Football is continuing to redefine its apex in popularity in America. In the last few years, we've seen several upstart football leagues like the Alliance of American Football birthed and the XFL start/restart before merging into the United Football League (UFL) as of this year. This year, even Waterloo got...
Chelsea author Ken Bazyn publishes new book of religious poetry
CHELSEA — An accomplished writer and editor who hails from Chelsea and specializes in Christian poetry has written a new book titled “Blessings of the Tanakh.”. Ken Bazyn, the longtime editorial director of the Religious Book Club, has been published in 40 periodicals and is also known for his photography, which has appeared in 45 magazines. He recently shared some details of his life and work with the News Chronicle along with thoughts on the new book and his plans for the future.
Dubuque County trucking company traces roots to feed store
FARLEY, Iowa — The seed for a 120-fleet trucking company in Dubuque County was planted by a feed store 77 years ago. “My grandfather, George Simon Sr., was the one who started Simon’s Feed Store in 1946,” said RJ Simon, a vice-president and co-owner of Simon’s Trucking Co.
Coralville's 4thFest kicks off at S.T. Morrison Park
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Coralville is celebrating the 4th of July with its 4thFest all day Thursday. There are activities with most of the festivities at S.T. Morrison Park along 1513 7th Street. The carnival is underway until dark. Rides for children cost two tickets and bigger rides cost three...
Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Speak Out About Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall's Big Announcement
Teammates on the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has formed quite a bond in recent years. While Iowa couldn't secure a national championship during their two consecutive championship game appearances, they still deserve a ton of credit for their success. Especially because Caitlin Clark and ...
HD-CAL Alumna Claire Wragge Competes at Henley Regatta
Hampton-Dumont-CAL alumna and 2024 University of Iowa graduate Claire Wragge is spending the holiday week competing at Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames in England with the Hawkeye women’s eight rowing team. This is the first time Iowa has competed at the Regatta since 2018. Wragge says it’s...
Collectors Fair showcases variety of items at 102nd Corn Carnival
GLADBROOK – On June 13. 2024, the annual Gladbrook Corn Carnival Collectors Fair was held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Gladbrook Memorial Building. Nineteen exhibitors had their unique collections on display for the public to view. In addition to many local exhibitors, the fair also drew...
Hy-Vee now accepting WIC for online orders statewide
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has teamed up with Hy-Vee to allow individuals to use eWIC card for online shopping at Hy-Vee stores statewide. The WIC program provides supplemental nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for low-income...
Pleasant July weekend for Central Iowa
Cool northwest winds on this Friday are bringing a drop in temperature for Central Iowa. Highs will only be in the mid to upper 70s today and winds brisk out of the northwest gusting to 25 mph. Low pressure is spinning over Minnesota and Wisconsin and will wrap in more clouds and a few spotty […]
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