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Three people accused of pawning stolen ring for fraction of value
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people from Iowa City are facing charges after police say they pawned a stolen wedding ring worth more than $10,000 for $600. Court documents show Eric Burgess, Nathaniel Burgs, and Jacquelyn Somers are each charged with First Degree Theft. According to a criminal complaint,...
Delta basketball’s Mya Gillespie to continue playing career at Dubuque
Delta 2024 graduate Mya Gillespie officially signed a national letter of intent with Division-III Dubuque following her senior season with the Bobcats girls basketball team. Photo by Nick McNeal. After only one season with the Delta Bobcats girls basketball team, 2024 graduate Mya Gillespie not only left her mark in...
Dubuque Wahlert, Marion, fall in 3A baseball semis
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - No. 1 seed Wahlert and No. 2 seed Marion seemed destined for a 2021 state championship rematch, but Bishop Heelan and North Polk had other plans. The Eastern Iowa top seeds both fell in the 3A state semifinals, Wahlert losing 6-3 and Marion dropping 2-1.
Downtown Cedar Rapids Restaurant Opens New Bar & Lounge Areas
A Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant is now welcoming customers to their newest additions! Midtown Reserve at 319 7th St SE has officially opened their new Bar Room and Lounge Room. Midtown Reserve is a fine-dining steakhouse that is only open for reservations, but the restaurant is now allowing walk-ins for...
"Fall into Marion" Parade to return on September 14th in Uptown Marion
MARION, Iowa — The Fall into Marion Parade is returning to uptown for its second year on Saturday, September 14th. This year's parade is part of a line-up of events happening in the area during that month. You can find the full list of those events here. The parade...
BUCKET LIST: Cedar Rapids firefighter selected as 1st Iowan to compete in the Mongol Derby
Every year, hundreds of people apply to take part in a historical horse race in Mongolia called the Mongol Derby, and for the first time ever an Iowan is making the cut. The 1,000 kilometer race is based off the same messaging system used by Genghis Khan around the 1200s.
Balloon Stunt Man Thrills Crowds at the 71st Dubuque County Fair
Dubuque, IA – The 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair has been a hub of excitement, but one act has truly taken the spotlight: the daring Balloon Stunt Man. Known for his incredible feats and captivating performances, the Balloon Stunt Man left audiences in awe as he performed his signature act of getting inside a giant balloon.
Man Arrested For Displaying A Dangerous Weapon
July 24, 2024 Michael Anthony Perdue, a 53-year-old male, was arrested for allegedly pointing an airsoft gun at someone in a vehicle in Dubuque, IA on July 22, 2024 at 4:50 PM. He faces charges of Assault While Displaying A Dangerous Weapon and Interference With Official Acts, but no injuries or damages were reported.
Loras College Names New President
Loras College has announced who the next president of the school will be. Mike Doyle of Asbury, who graduated from Loras and previously served as the college’s vice president for advancement and treasurer, will assume the position on June 1, 2025. Doyle will succeed Jim Collins who earlier this...
Anamosa teacher arrested for sending inappropriate messages to former student
ANAMOSA, Iowa — A middle school gym teacher for the Anamosa Community School District has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor for conversations he had with a 15-year-old former student ten years ago. Court records say that now 50-year-old Wayne Lasack reached out to the teen in...
Man jailed for credit card fraud in Cerro Gordo County
MASON CITY, Iowa – A man has been arrested for credit card fraud in North Iowa. Ethan Brian Woods, 24, was picked up on an outstanding warrant in Linn County and transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, where he is being held on $10,000 bond. Woods is charged...
Art on the River: 'Culture & Conversation' art exhibit opens in Dubuque August 9
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The City of Dubuque is inviting the public to attend the opening reception of their 2024-25 Art on the River temporary public art exhibit. This year's theme exhibition theme is “Culture & Conversation,” and features 11 works selected that speak to the artists’ ability to enlighten, educate, and affect communities and culture.
Lisa Bluder Herky Statue Unveiled in Iowa City [VIDEO]
Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder left a huge imprint on the women's basketball program and the University of Iowa. Tuesday, Bluder was honored as the latest incarnation of Herky in Iowa's Herky on Parade project. Bluder surprised many when she announced her retirement back in May. She had...
Dubuque Foundation Has Awarded Over $500K in Grants to Local Cancer Patients & Families
The Avery Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer in the Tri-State area, has announced a significant milestone: awarding over $500,000 in grants since its inception. This achievement underscores the foundation's unwavering commitment to alleviating the financial burdens faced by those battling cancer in our local area.
Quad City Times Bix 7 had humble beginnings
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Bix 7 road race had humble beginnings. “We got like a little news memo saying we’re starting a new race in downtown Davenport called the Bix 7″ said retired TV6 Sports Director Thom Cornelis. 84 runners took part in the first race. “No...
Fans Defending Caitlin Clark Amid Iowa Teammate, Close Friend Jada Gyamfi's Controversial Live Stream
Social media is buzzing right now after active Iowa Hawkeyes player (and close friend of Caitlin Clark) Jada Gyamfi posted a live stream that included multiple insensitive "jokes" at the expense of Angel Reese and Brittney Griner. The "jokes" were made by two men off-screen (one of which is ...
University of Iowa Athletics expects to break revenue records in upcoming year
The University of Iowa is expecting another record-breaking year for its athletics department while Iowa State University Athletics is working to handle changes to expected revenues as a result of collegiate athletic conferences shifting, university budget documents show. With revenues slated to increase in football, women’s basketball, wrestling and volleyball, among other areas, the UI […] The post University of Iowa Athletics expects to break revenue records in upcoming year appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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