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One-on-one with Mason City Schools’ Superintendent
One-on-one with Mason City Schools Superintendent Page. (ABC 6 News) — On Friday, Superintendent Pat Hamilton with Mason City Schools spoke with Jeremy Ledford on ABC 6 News Good Morning. Supt. Hamilton joined Mason City Schools in 2022. An Iowa-native, he has spent over two decades in education, with...
Herky on Parade 3.0 comes to an end during next week's FRYFest celebration
Herky is on the move. The 101 Herky statues scattered across the area will say goodbye next week as the third edition of Herky on Parade comes to a close. Each statue will be gathered and cleaned throughout the week in preparation for a public showcase during FRYFest on Friday, Aug. 30 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.
Three-time All-American to use final eligibility year in upcoming season at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Three-time All-American JerQuavia Henderson has announced her return to gymnastics for the 2025 season. After not competing in 2024, Henderson will use her final year of eligibility this upcoming season. Henderson was the 2021 Big Ten co-champion on floor and shares the school record in...
Northeast Iowa Community College adds five new sports teams in athletics expansion
PEOSTA, Iowa (KCRG) - Five new sports teams are coming to Northeast Iowa Community College in an expansion to the college’s athletics program, college leaders announced Friday. Baseball, softball, dance and men’s and women’s cross-country teams are being added to the college’s growing athletic offerings. The...
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...
Forest City Addresses Large Water Bill
Joe Farus of Farus Contracting appeared before the Forest City Council to discuss the issue of an apparent water leak on the 800 block of West J Street. The resulting bill was in the tens of thousands of dollars which Farus petitioned was never flagged or brought to his attention.
Tractor Show Comes to Waverly
The Waverly Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce. plans for a Tractor Show as part of this year’s Fall Harvest Festival on September 21st. However, we need the community’s help to make this event a reality. We are reaching out to tractor enthusiasts both near and far to bring their tractors—new or vintage—to downtown Waverly for this unique showcase. This is a wonderful opportunity to display your tractors in front of a supportive and enthusiastic community. The Tractor Show is planned to run from 9 AM to 1PM, and participation is completely free.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeyes assistant suspended after NCAA investigation into Cade McNamara transfer
IOWA Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr have been handed one-game suspensions for a recruiting violation. The NCAA have been leading an ongoing investigation into the Hawkeyes’ football program. Bans received by Ferentz and wide receivers coach Budmayr relate to the recruitment of quarterback Cade McNamara. According to The Athletic, the self-imposed […]
Sac City’s Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Celebrating Manger Being Recognized As Iowa’s 40 “Women To Watch” In Hospitality Industry
The restaurant manager for the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Sac City has been named one of the “40 Women to Watch” in Iowa’s Hospitality industry. Chelsea Funk has been nominated for her exceptional customer service skills, displaying a passion for her customers, the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse team, and the business. Funk has worked in service for most of her life, working in her mother’s bakery before becoming a server at the popular Sac City restaurant. It was not uncommon for customers to request to sit at one of Funk’s serving tables. A promotion to shift manager came quickly to Funk. She started working on the bar portion of the restaurant, spending almost a year and a half developing one of the top state craft cocktail and bourbon menus alongside the 2024 Top Mixologist Ellie Rastetter. Funk was nominated by her team, being defined as the “very essence of hospitality.” All 40 award winners will be recognized during the Iowa Restaurant Association Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony on November 18, part of the Iowa Hospitality Showcase.
College Football’s Post-Realignment Era Begins
Podcast By Owen Poindexter PUBLISHED August 23, 2024 | 03:00 am Saturday is the start of the first college football season after realignment. Ben Stevens of SportsGrid joins the show to break down the major stories. The Oklahoman Week zero of college football is here. Ben Stevens of SportsGrid joins the show to explore the major narratives of the first season with a conference map reshaped by realignment. We also look at how the 12-team College Football Playoff format could shift how teams operate and check in on the news of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz receiving a one-game suspension....
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