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Air show connects community with radio controlled airplanes
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Hundreds of people in Iowa City got to see a unique air show featuring radio controlled airplanes. The 31st annual Iowa City Aerohawks Air Show was on July 7. Members of the group flew radio controlled planes and showed off their flying skills. Each of...
The Sanctuary sets record straight on closing/rebranding rumors
A longtime Iowa City bar and restaurant is setting the record straight on rumors it was closing or rebranding as a sports bar. In recent weeks, rumors swirled on social media that The Sanctuary on South Gilbert Street would close and reopen as a sports bar. Some of those rumors even cited Iowa City area developer Tracy Barkalow…who many blame for shutting down the popular Magic Bus tailgate party when he bought its old location at 817 Melrose Avenue in 2010…as the new Sanctuary owner.
Iowa Recruiting: Iose Epenesa will command impressive NIL value
No matter how poor the rankings may reflect the Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 recruiting class, in many ways, it won't matter if Kirk Ferentz and his staff can land Illinois edge rusher Iose Epenesa. Epenesa is a legacy player whose dad and brothers played for the Hawkeyes. Fittingly, he's the top...
Forgery, domestic abuse suspect taken into custody
A suspect in a 2023 forgery case and a 2018 domestic abuse case is now in custody. 38-year-old Antonio McLaurin of Chicago was booked into the Johnson County Jail just before 2:45 Friday morning. McLaurin is accused of depositing a fraudulent $14,222.39 check into a victim’s account using an ATM at Green State Credit Union on Mormon Trek Boulevard on July 5th of last year. Video footage reportedly shows him withdrawing money from the same account at ATMs in Cedar Rapids a short time later.
Suspect in fatal H Bar shooting reaches plea deal
A suspect accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Iowa City nightclub has reached a plea deal. Online court records show 21-year-old Antonio Scotton of Cedar Rapids reached the deal with prosecutors on Friday. Details and a sentencing date have not been released. The shooting took place outside the...
Iowa City man accused of pouring gasoline on victim during burglary reaches plea deal
An Iowa City man has reached a plea deal in a case involving him allegedly pouring gasoline on his victim during a residential burglary. Iowa City Police say in February of 2023 56-year-old Kieth Brookhart forced his way into a protected party’s bedroom, poured gasoline on the man, then struck him with a metal object multiple times. The man suffered multiple injuries.
Realistic expectations for Iowa football in 2024
Iowa football is coming off another typical season for them winning 10 games and making it to a respectable bowl game. The problem with this cycle they have fallen into is that they beat every team that they should but fail to pull off any big wins that would get them over the hump.
Iowa Football: Brady Quinn calls Kirk Ferentz's coaching ranking 'disrespectful'
DES MOINES, Iowa-- The Hawkeyes have been one of the most consistent teams in the country when it comes to winning football games. It isn't with a lot of style, but Kirk Ferentz has found the way to continue to raise his game as he gets older. Earlier this week, CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli released his Big Ten coaches power ranking. Ferentz checked in at No. 6.
Show You Care Spotlight: North Liberty group helps raise money for nonprofits
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - What started as a hobby between friends decades ago, has turned into a creative way to give back. Classy Chassy Cruisers an Eastern Iowa nonprofit and the brainchild of Mark and Donna Heacock, who started the club with friends more than 20 years ago. Their...
FDA warns food firms in Iowa and Michigan about misbranding violations and more
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.
Severe storms bring hail, strong winds to Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa
Severe storms moved over the metro just after 6 this evening. Communities in western Iowa saw the most impact; viewers from Crescent, Iowa shared photos of golf ball-sized hail. Several funnel clouds were spotted near that area as well. None of them ever developed into confirmed tornadoes.
Forecast: Evening Storms Again, Then Mostly Dry
Again, we’ll see a round of storms move across central Iowa this evening ahead of and along a cold front crossing the state. A few may be strong. Wind and hail will be the main things to watch out for, and we’ll also see heavy rain at times. These look to wrap up by early […]
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