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Cascade proposes security cameras in parks following costly vandalism
CASCADE, Iowa (KCRG) - Security cameras could be coming to certain public parks in Cascade later this summer. The Cascade City Council will meet Monday night to consider the purchase of those cameras. The proposal for extra security is in response to vandalism at the Cascade Community Park last year....
Caitlin Clark's Wordless Response to Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall's Huge Announcement Speaks Volumes
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark cultivated a few deep friendships during her time as an Iowa Hawkeye. Much has already been made about her close relationship with former teammate Kate Martin, who is now a rookie on the Las Vegas Aces. And another one of Clark's closest Iowa friends is ...
Eastern Iowa Health Center to celebrate National Health Center Week August 9th
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is celebrating National Health Center Week -- with a Community Block Party -- this year. Right now, they are getting ready to hold that block party at the Wellington Height Campus in the 1200 block of 4th Avenue Southeast. That event is being held there Friday, August 9th.
State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails
A Cedar Falls nursing home has been cited for the death of a resident who suffocated while trapped between her bed rails and a wall. According to state inspection reports, a registered nurse at NewAldaya Lifescapes entered a female resident’s room shortly after 9 a.m. on June 16 and found the woman face down, wedged […] The post State: Nursing home resident suffocated while trapped in bed rails appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
City leaders break ground on new mixed-use development in downtown Ely
ELY, Iowa — A new mixed-use development is coming to the City of Ely. It's called "Main Street Legacy". City leaders broke ground Monday afternoon for the $7 million project. The project calls for both affordable housing and storefronts on the corner of Dows Street and Main Street in the downtown area.
Waterloo Welcomes New Family-Owned Steakhouse
A new restaurant is opening up very soon in Waterloo. Elena's Steakhouse & Bar is a family-owned restaurant with a menu that "showcases the finest quality and flavor." Located at 126 E Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo, this new business is run by the Sanchez family, according to the eatery's website.
Police identify suspect in weekend standoff incident
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police have identified the man charged in relation to a standoff incident that occurred Saturday evening. Police say officers had attempted to make a traffic stop around 6:12 pm, when the driver refused to stop and instead eluded officials, driving in excess of 100 mph in a 30 mph zone. The suspect eventually ran into a home on Rogers Rd NW and barricaded himself inside. The standoff ended at approximately 10:05 pm.
Lainey Wilson Takes Iowa for a Ride at the Great Jones County Fair
The Great Jones County Fair in Monticello, IA always brings thousands out to experience the fun of a county fair, coupled with the many rides and A-list acts perform on the grandstands. This was my first year attending, but even I could tell the atmosphere on Thursday, July 18th felt bigger.
Cedar Rapids man arrested after ISP aircraft tracks motorcycle speeding over 100 mph
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A 19-year old is under arrest after leading Cedar Rapids Police on a high-speed chase and being tracked by an Iowa State Patrol aircraft. CRPD attempted to stop a motorcycle on July 19th shortly before 9 pm in the 300 block of...
Jackpot Leads to Semi-Self-Inflicted Arrest
An Ackley man has been arrested after winning a jackpot at the Isle after he placed himself on a banned list, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 43 year old Matthew Wessels enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January of 2023. People who self enroll do so in order to combat a gambling addiction. If those people are found in a casino they are to be removed immediately and their winnings are to be forfeited. Wessels visited the Isle on May 17th and won a jackpot. When he was filling out the paperwork to collect the prize he used another man’s name and social security number. That man later found out and alerted authorities. Wessels was arrested on Tuesday and charged with Forgery, Trespassing, and gambling charges. He was also charged with Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Deliver for an unrelated case where he allegedly hid a bag of meth in a police squad car.
1972 – Gerber Grabs First Win at West Liberty
Jim Gerber of Davenport grabbed his first feature win of the season at West Liberty Raceway. – Dick Kleindolph Photo. West Liberty, Iowa (July 22, 1972) – Jim Gerber of Long Grove finally ran into some good luck at West Liberty Raceway as he copped his first feature win of the season in Mississippi Valley Speed Club action before an estimated 3,000 fans.
Home damaged in Cedar Rapids fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A home was damaged by a fire Sunday evening in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department says crews were called to the 600-block of Weaver Road NW just before 5:30 p.m. At the scene, firefighters found a fire in the back of the home....
Kennedy Mall in Dubuque, IA: Past, Present, Future
In 1964, Montgomery Ward announced plans to relocate from downtown Dubuque to the west end. This move set the stage for the future Kennedy Mall. By February 1966, the land rezoning for the mall’s construction was approved, paving the way for development. William M. Cafaro and Associates, now known...
1 person hurt in Iowa mall shooting that sent people running, police and witnesses say
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Gunshots in an Iowa mall sent people running Monday and one person was injured and expected to survive, police and witnesses say. Davenport Police posted a statement on Facebook that the wounded person had non-life-threatening injuries following the shooting inside NorthPark Mall in Davenport, an east-central Iowa city near the line with Illinois.
Root for Trees program to take root in Iowa City August 1st
IOWA CITY, Iowa — In Iowa City, Root for Trees is taking root -- for its fifth year -- starting on Thursday, August 1st. The program encourages both business owners -- and residents -- to apply for vouchers that can be used to purchase trees at a discounted rate.
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