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Two-A-Days: Clear Creek-Amana sees culture shift after head coach Lance Pederson's arrival
Coming off of back-to-back 3-6 seasons, Clear Creek-Amana was in a dire need of a culture shift, with the team feeling like they have that now with the arrival of Lance Pederson. Pederson previously coached Mount Vernon into becoming a perennial state contender, and he hopes to build confidence in...
Iowa Hawkeyes football game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season
Iowa football will be here in one week, that is right let me say it again. Iowa. Football. Is. Back. The joys and pitfalls of watching football are within our grasp and I for one am excited to see what the Hawkeyes have in store this season. Cade McNamara has been the starting quarterback, the offensive line is being finalized, the running back group is as strong as ever, and the wide receiver room will hopefully follow suit.
Ryan, Sandeen Named to B1G Preseason Watch List
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa cross country student-athletes Will Ryan and Miriam Sandeen were named to the Big Ten Cross Country Preseason Watch List, the conference announced on Thursday. Ryan, a native of Waukee, Iowa, holds the program’s seventh-fastest 6,000-meter time (18:17.4). Last season, he scored in four of the five meets he competed in, including a fifth-place finish at the Hawkeye Invite. Ryan holds personal records of 18:17.4 (6K), 25:20.5 (8K) and 32:53.7 (10K). Sandeen enters the 2024 cross country campaign after a strong finish to the outdoor track season. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota, native has careers...
Hours for Labor Day Announced
City offices, facilities and services will see changes due to Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Collection will be delayed a day. Addresses west of Ranshaw Way will be collected Wednesday, and addresses east of Ranshaw Way will be collected Thursday. City Hall. Administrative offices will be closed. Library.
Brian Ferentz to Serve as Interim HC During Kirk Ferentz’s Suspension
The college football world received surprising news on Thursday afternoon when University of Iowa Director of Nepotism Head Coach Kirk Ferentz announced a one game suspension for a self-reported recruiting violation related to securing the commitment of QB Cade McNamara (really!). I know, I can’t believe we’re punishing recruiting in 2024 either.
The NCAA Clown Show Continues
Here is the latest example of the NCAA Clown Show: Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz has been suspended for the Hawkeyes season opener vs Illinois State due to a potential Level II recruiting infraction. It appears the NCAA found evidence that the Hawkeyes reached out to their starting quarterback Cade McNamara while he was still a member of the Michigan Wolverines. That would be the definition of tampering.
UI Health Care Discussing Plans For Former Mercy Iowa City Hospital
(Iowa City, IA) -- University of Iowa Health Care is firming up its plans for the long-term future of the former Mercy Iowa City hospital. UI Health Care bought the facility out of bankruptcy for 28-million dollars in January. Now that the transition is complete, UIHC says it's considering relocating...
Hot night for Market After Dark in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — High humidity and temperatures in the 80s made this year’s Market After Dark a hot one in downtown Cedar Rapids. The heat did not deter the crowds, as thousands of people flooded the streets for the popular free event, now in its ninth year.
High School Football Preview: Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - Week 1 of the high school football season in Iowa and Illinois is less than a week away. The Muscatine Muskies are excited to return to the field after missing the playoffs a season ago by one game. The Muskies open the season on the road...
Hundreds of bikers come out for Kyle’s Mile 10
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Hundreds of people came out to the Metro Harley-Davidson in Cedar Rapids Saturday morning for the 10th Annual Kyle’s Mile Suicide Awareness and Prevention Ride. The ride’s founder Byron Cooper said they started the ride after they lost their son Kyle to suicide when...
FestivALL brings inclusive celebration to Muscatine
Crossroads has announced the third annual FestivALL from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, on the corner of West 2nd and Pine streets, Muscatine. The event has grown from a small parking lot carnival into an all-day street festival that celebrates the inclusion of seniors and people with disabilities in the community.
Cedar Rapids police investigate possible shooting near coffee shop
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids police say they responded to a call for a possible shooting at the 6600 block of Kirkwood Blvd SW around 3:00pm. TV9 crews at the scene saw the parking lot of the Scooters Coffee blocked off with caution tape, and multiple law enforcement vehicles on the scene.
Brother and sister hit a hole-in-one at the same golf course
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A healthy competition between two siblings led them to hit aces at the same golf course. It all started with Morgan Burhans, who was teeing up a par 3 at the Airport National golf course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Morgan was playing for Prairie...
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