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Overnight stabbing in Ped Mall sends victim to hosptial
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A fight in downtown Iowa City ended in a stabbing. Iowa City Police say it happened in the 200 block of East College Street. Investigators say in court documents that some kind of altercation started, when the suspect pulled out a knife, stabbing the victim in the stomach.
One dead, one arrested after early morning shooting in Hudson
HUDSON, Iowa — One person is dead and another in custody after a shooting early Sunday morning in Hudson. Police Chief Daniel Banks says officers were called to an apartment in the 300 block of S. Washington Street just before 3:40am. When officers arrived, they found a man had...
Dubuque Police Warn Residents About Ongoing Phone Scam
Scams are prevalent across the country, and unfortunately, Iowa is not immune to such attempts at theft. Earlier this year, I wrote about how Iowans alone lost over $42 million to several different types of dangerous scams. That equates to $1.3 million lost per 100,000 residents. That's a confounding figure.
Building sustained damage after Cedar Rapids Fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On Sunday, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to the 800 block of Center Point Road Northeast after receiving a report of smoke coming from the building. When the fire fighters arrived at the scene they found smoke coming from the building’s side dormer. No...
With firefighters out of service, Strawberry Point council to vote on Fire Chief's future
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — Just days after their entire volunteer firefighter staff turned in their pagers, the Strawberry Point City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to appoint Fire Chief Nic Stelken to another two-year term. Wednesday's council meeting agenda includes that item. Mayor Hannah Evans says firefighters...
CBS Sports measures Kirk Ferentz's job security
The 2024 season will be the 26th under head coach Kirk Ferentz for the Iowa Hawkeyes. In that quarter century, the Hawkeyes are 196-119 with a 10-10 bowl record. Overall, it's been a successful run, but the itch to take the next step on the national stage is becoming apparent. Nationally, the perception of Iowa is 'tough opponent, but they can't keep up on the scoreboard.' It's not exactly a raving endorsement of the future of the program.
Dubuque Street businesses raise concerns about ongoing construction in Iowa City
Construction on Dubuque Street is well underway; however, businesses in the area have seen noticeable revenue dips since construction began. To address some of their concerns, the Iowa City Downtown District has created a new gift card program. The Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project began on March 11 and is replacing...
NIACC To Offer A Training Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Starting this fall, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will offer the EDUCATE (Education, Career, and Training Experience) program, which will provide an inclusive and supportive environment for students with intellectual disabilities. EDUCATE is a four-semester post-secondary education program that will empower students by offering personalized academic support, career preparation, life skills development, and social opportunities The curriculum for each student will be individualized to incorporate the approved core classes of the program, as well as approved electives that are in the student’s area of interest.
Eastern Iowa Art Museum Offering Free Admission In July
You don't have to spend a lot of money to see some beautiful art. We always like to do free stuff and it's a bonus when it's inside with air conditioning. And some art and culture is never a bad idea. The Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport will be...
Softball Roundup: Solon Storms Past No. 11 West Liberty in Regional Semifinal
Solon had a strong start to the postseason on Thursday hammering 12 hits in an opening-round win over Vinton-Shellsburg. Things got a whole lot better for the Spartans on Saturday. Solon pounded 13 hits and exploded for 11 runs and rolled to a 11-1 win over No. 11 West Liberty...
1981 – Indee Shrine Race to Ed Sanger
Ed Sanger won the fourth annual El Kahir Shrine late model race at the Independence Motor Speedway. Co-promoters Jack Hunt (left) and Vern Weber (right) join Sanger in victory lane. Independence, Iowa (July 14, 1981) – Veteran Ed Sanger of Waterloo, took the lead at the drop of the green...
U.S. Coast Guard Reopens Mississippi River To Boaters, Still Recommends Staying Off The Water
The United States Coast Guard has changed its stance and is now allowing recreational boating on the Mississippi River, but still recommends boaters stay off the water. In their most recent update, the Coast Guard changed from prohibiting to now Strongly Discouraging boating on river in the Dubuque pool and all others still experiencing flooding conditions. In a message on the Coast Guard social media, they say after speaking to port partners and government agencies along the river, they are no longer prohibiting recreational boating in the pools in the High Water Action Phase at this time however recreational boating is now strongly discouraged.
Bluejays Season Ends in Grinnell
The 2024 high school baseball season for Perry finished on Friday night after a 4-0 loss to Grinnell in the opening round of Class 3A Substate play. The top seeded Tigers were at home and they improved to 26-11 after scoring single runs in the first and sixth innings, and putting two on the board in the fourth. The Bluejays finish the season 11-18.
Whiting celebrates the 40th anniversary of “Children of the Corn”
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - It’s an iconic horror movie with ties to Siouxland. “On Set Cinema” is celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Children of the Corn” in a fun way, in Whiting Iowa. The movie was framed as being set in Gatlin, Nebraska, it was largely shot in Hornick, Salix, Sergeant Bluff and Whiting in the fall 1983.
Falcon Baseball pulls off stunner, beating #1 West Marshall in district final
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team pulled off what could be considered the greatest win in program history when it stunned #1 (2A) West Marshall in Saturday’s 2A District 3 final in State Center, a game that aired on 99 The Wave. The win advanced the Falcons to their third substate final game, putting them one win away from a first-ever state tournament appearance.
IndyCar pit crews have 5.2 seconds to make or break a race
NEWTON, Iowa- In order for drivers to get from the starting line to the victory circle at the Iowa Speedway, they first have to get through pit lane. About 15 people make up a pit crew, but only seven of them go over the wall during a pit stop. These seven lift the car, change […]
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