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Northeast Iowa college helps students complete the FAFSA for free
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - After many students faced confusion and delays to filling out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, last year, one eastern Iowa college is hoping to make the process easier. For many students, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the...
Mural commemorates manufacturing company’s importance
When Ross Rocklin drives to work, he has a visual reminder of his family’s manufacturing legacy. His grandfather, I.J. Rocklin, and his father, Jim Rocklin, are there on the side of the Rocklin Manufacturing Co. building for him and all of Sioux City, Iowa, to see. A mural, first...
Miller-Meeks makes UI visit as physics department receives $1.5M grant from NASA
The University of Iowa's Physics and Astronomy Department has received a nearly $1.5 million grant from NASA to continue to advance scientific research and study of space equipment. The federal funds will help connect and draw more students into the department, help facilitate the purchase of equipment to build research connected to future space missions and foster the "continued excellence" of the department, Associate Professor Casey DeRoo said. DeRoo is also the principal investigator of this grant...
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.
Four-year project to improve Silver Lake entering final phase
Lake Park, Iowa — A four-year shoreline restoration project at Silver Lake, near Lake Park in Dickinson County, is entering its final phase, where contractors will continue clearing the honeysuckle, Chinese elm and autumn olive understory next to the lake, then replace it with native prairie to keep the soil in place.
Eastern Iowa Restaurant Re-Opens Under New Owners
An Eastern Iowa restaurant open since the 1980s is now under new ownership, and is back open with a new menu and a new look!. The Pizza Place in Center Point, Iowa opened in 1982. The restaurant was owned for years by Cindy and Dave Krumm. They were known for their great pizzas, especially the homemade crust recipe. The pizza and the crust recipe remain but The Pizza Place is now owned and run by Allison and Craig Sorensen. After taking over the restaurant, they closed down for a short time to freshen up the interior and the menu too.
Defending district champion Akron-Westfield looks to reload under new stadium lights
AKRON — Akron-Westfield, the defending district champions in Class A District 1, will face a rebuild in 2024 after graduating several players from the roster. Still, head coach John Sievert, who helped turn the Westerners around from a 1-5 district record into a 6-0 mark in his first season, said this year’s crop of players are excited for the challenge.
Stock cars heat up the night at Davenport Speedway
Stock car racing returned to the Davenport Speedway Friday night with only one thing on the agenda: Track championships. A new wrinkle to the race format was a drawn invert number for the feature starting line-ups. The point leader in each class had to draw from 2,4,6,8, or the entire field, for the invert. No one drew the field.
Sioux County Deputies Investigate Theft Of Motorcycles From Hull Business
Hull, Iowa – The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in their investigation of the theft of a pair of motorcycles from a Hull business. According to authorities, the theft was reported late Friday morning, August 23rd, at Van’s Power Center in Hull.
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.
Gunderson Racing Results at Charles City on Friday
Gunderson Racing hosted its latest Figure 8 racing event in Charles City on Friday. 2. Brady Feckers and Deacon Eiklenborg, Shell Rock. Gunderson Racing will return for its final race of the season on August 31 in Nashua.
Olson Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzlement Charges
In Hancock County court, Rebecca Olson has pled not guilty to charges of embezzling thousands of dollars from the Garner Chaber of Commerce where she was formerly the executive director. The Garner Chamber did an audit of their finances and books only to discover that the money was missing between...
A-R-C Football Preseason Poll
After back-to-back national semifinal appearances, the Wartburg College Knights were selected as the favorite again for the 2024 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) season, as voted on by the league’s head coaches. Wartburg was chosen first on seven ballots and earned 62 points to earn the No. 1 ranking. Coe...
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