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Brain & Courtlin Go Italian for September Listener Lunch
On Tuesday afternoon, Brain and I officially wrapped up Listener Lunch at Tiffy Jo's Diner & Energy Bar in Cedar Rapids. As sad as we are to leave their breakfast behind, we are excited to announce our September Listener Lunch destination... BIAGGI'S IN CEDAR RAPIDS!. Biaggi's is located at 320...
Where to Eat, Drink, and Watch the Hawks Saturday in Iowa City
Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City will once again be rocking on Saturday. Hawkeye football is finally here! While over 70,000 Iowa Hawkeye fans will crowd into Kinnick to watch their beloved Hawkeyes, thousands more will visit Iowa City on game day. Some will tailgate and hang outside the stadium. Others will visit bars and restaurants to enjoy a Saturday in Iowa City. The Iowa City Press-Citizen looked at some of the best spots for Hawkeye fans to visit on an Iowa game day.
Details released on two people found dead in Charles City
Charles City Police released more information today on a death investigation that began last week. Charles City Police were dispatched to a residence just west of the Floyd County Courthouse, shortly before noon on August 22nd. Chief Hugh Anderson said upon entry to the home, two people were found dead. Charles City Police announced today (Wednesday) that 85-year-old John Flint and 85-year-old Jo Anne Flint, both of Charles City, died in an apparent murder-suicide.
City of Davenport Responds To Officer Involved Dog Shooting
The City of Davenport has released a statement in regard to an incident where a dog was shot and killed by a Davenport police officer on August 21, 2024. In the city's statement, officials express their condolences to the family involved in the events that led up to the dog being killed. The dog's name was Myst.
Indiana man taken into custody after failure to stop on I-80, police say
Scott Co., Iowa (KWQC) - Traffic was backed up on Interstate-80 after police attempted to make a traffic stop. One person was taken into custody. Vincent A. Cormican, 18, of Indiana was arrested and charged with following too closely, interference with official acts, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, and eluding, according to a statement from the LeClaire Police Department. Cormican was booked into the Scott County Jail.
Whitey’s ice cream impacted by manufacturing malfunction
Some ice cream flavors at Whitey’s may be limited after a malfunction at its manufacturing plant. Whitey’s posted about the issue on its Facebook page. The malfunction caused a significant loss of product. Whitey’s vice president, Annika Tunberg, told Our Quad Cities News the cleanup period won’t be long, and manufacturing will begin again once cleanup is done. Because of the delay, some ice cream will be low on stock, but Our Quad Cities News was not told which specific flavors are impacted.
Swisher's first female mayor tabbed as Johnson Co. auditor nominee
Johnson County Democrats have chosen their auditor nominee ahead of November's election. The organization selected Swisher Mayor Julie Persons from a pool of four candidates during a convention on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Iowa City Liberty High School in North Liberty. ...
Sioux City native Tyler Cropley named to Iowa Hawkeyes baseball coaching staff
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – The Iowa Hawkeyes announced the addition of Tyler Cropley and Wes Obermueller to its baseball coaching staff. Cropley, who will join the program as a student assistant, returns to his alma mater to coach under Rick Heller. The former Bishop Heelan product ended his senior year with a .342 batting […]
Iowa City begins use of automated license plate cameras in parking ramps
Parking garages across Iowa City will start using automated license plate cameras after the Iowa City City Council changed a rule that had banned the technology. The change has raised privacy concerns for some but praise from others for the cameras’ ability to improve city parking. Three parking garages...
Iowa City prepares for urban bow hunt season with new management plan
As summer winds down and fall begins in Johnson County, Iowa City officials are preparing for this year’s urban bow hunt — the first since the city created its new deer management plan in hopes of controlling the deer population. The newly revised five-year deer management plan was...
August 28, 1979 | Late season tornado near Shenandoah
THE SET-UP August tornadoes are rare in Nebraska and Iowa because of the jet stream's position in the far northern US into southern Canada. This keeps the wind energy for tornadoes focused in the Dakotas/Minnesota/Canadian prairie states and away from Nebraska and Iowa. Occasionally, the jet stream does dive south enough to get tornadoes, like what happened in 1928, but this is somewhat rare.
Asbury police investigating sign thefts
ASBURY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Asbury Police Department is asking for help identifying a man connected to the theft of several political signs. His vehicle is described as a gray or silver Mercedes sedan. Anyone who knows who this man is or anyone who has information about he thefts, should...
Warriors will build on last year's growth as they aim for top of UIC
The Central volleyball team includes (front, left to right) Maria Fe Villarejo, Brylee Erickson, Oakley Armstrong, Payton Stannard, Tenley Bormann;(middle) Katie Royer, Ashlyn Koehn, Makenzie Thorson, Ella Frieden; (back) Allison Heer, Tessa Sylvester, Reese Berns, Brandi Herman, Alivia Wiley, Maci Keppler, Tori Sylvester and Lyla Burns. Not pictured are head coach Kelly Erickson, assistant coach Kiersten Tenge and volunteer Sydney Himes. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)
Even with steady progress, program still seeks mentors
Jen Rose, mentoring coordinator for Helping Services for Youth & Families, stands next to pamphlet holder “Jack” during the Donuts & Direction event at the Elkader Public Library. The event was part of Rose’s efforts to recruit mentors and mentees and provide interested individuals with resources related to youth mentoring in Clayton County. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)
Central cross country hopes to get a little better every day
The Central girls cross country team is made up of (front, left to right) Hannah Friedlein, Coral Rork, Mya Gregerson; (back) Lily Becwar, Alexis Thiese, Layla Embretson, Aspen Rork and Blair Scherf. (Submitted photos)
‘Rivertown Rebels’ come to life in Ghosts of McGregor’s Past Guided Historical Walking Tour
Meet some notorious “Rivertown Rebels” during the fourth installment of the Ghosts of McGregor’s Past Guided Historical Walking Tour. Tours will depart from Triangle Park from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, and again from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. Attendees can arrive any time during those slots, and guides will lead them to five locations in downtown McGregor, where community members portraying colorful historical figures will act out short skits.
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