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Shooting near Iowa City hookah bar forces dozens to evacuate
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — An Iowa City man is facing multiple charges after police say he shot at a victim near an occupied hookah bar. Court documents show the shooting happened at around 1:30 a.m. along Burlington and Van Buren Streets on Sunday, July 7. Thomas Clay, 26...
Conference Mediations for Charles City, Decorah, Waverly-Shell Rock Wednesday (07.17)
The futures of what will eventually be three former Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) schools could be decided by state officials starting Wednesday (07.17). Charles City, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock (WSR) are all headed for mediation in separate efforts to join new conferences starting with the 2025-26 school year. Moves precipitated with the NEIC set to dissolve after the 2024-25 school year after current league members New Hampton, Cresco-Crestwood, and Waukon have opted to join the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) starting July 1, 2025.
IC Repair and Iowa City host free repair event at East Side Recycling Center
IOWA CITY, Iowa — IC Repair is teaming up with the City of Iowa City and other agencies, to hold a repair event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd SE. The event provides an opportunity for anyone...
‘Crowded and aging’: Sheriff aims to relocate 43-year-old Johnson County Jail
Editor's Note: This is part one of an occasional series on the Johnson County Jail. In part two, local officials will share their thoughts on the jail's future. The Johnson County Jail at 511 S. Capitol Street in Iowa City has existed for more than four decades, having survived intense floods, tornadoes, and...
56th Annual Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa — the 56th Annual Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Iowa City kicks off Thursday. This four-day event showcases 25 downtown shops and boutiques, allowing shoppers to explore what downtown merchants have to offer. There's something for everyone, from fashion boutiques and kid's stores to bookstores. Downtown's sidewalks...
Iowa Football: Top takeaways from Iowa quarterbacks Cade McNamara, Brendan Sullivan's media availability
McNamara is coming off a torn ACL, but it has been said in the last month that he is a full-go and is ready to take the starting job for Iowa in 2024. Sullivan comes to Iowa from Northwestern. The Michigan native started eight games for Northwestern the last two seasons and this was the first time that he spoke with the Iowa media since arriving in Iowa City.
Council Votes to Make Aquatic Center a Priority
Spencer, IA (KICD) — The Spencer City Council – meeting in workshop session Monday night – directed the city’s park department to get the Aquatic Center open as soon as possible – assuming there are no serious problems created when the facility was flooded. Councilman...
Man Sentenced To Life in Prison For Killing Dubuque Woman
A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday for killing a Dubuque woman in 2021. 25 year old Romell Enoch received the mandatory sentence during a hearing in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County after previously being found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 20 year old Kylie Duster of Dubuque. A jury reached its guilty verdict on May 6 after four hours of deliberation following three days of testimony. Police found Duster dead in her Dubuque home on July 28, 2021, after she had not been seen for multiple days. She was found in her bedroom closet with a piece of white fabric in her mouth and injuries to her face and neck.
Camp Albrecht Acres Sustains Heavy Storm Damage
We are finding out a location in Dubuque County hit hard by yesterday’s storm was Camp Albrect Acres near Sherrill. On their social media pages, camp leaders say all campers are safe, but the camp sustained lots of damage with downed trees falling on some of the buildings and they are still without power and internet service.
Man charged with pulling knife during altercation at convenience store
An Albert Lea man who was reportedly being trespassed from Casey’s gas station in Albert Lea was charged Tuesday with pulling a knife on one of the employees at the convenience store when he was told he was not welcome at the store. Christopher John Krom, 50, faces one count of second-degree assault with a […] The post Man charged with pulling knife during altercation at convenience store appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Storm Across Iowa Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power [VIDEO]
Iowa was greeted by an extreme storm yesterday that produced 90+ mph wind gusts, hail, tornados, tree damage, and power outages. The storm traveled east from Iowa to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, as 3 other states suffered the same wrath as we did in Iowa. Check out this graphic showing how much area this storm covered.
West Hancock School Board Informed About A Possible Recreational Center
The West Hancock Community School Board met with a group of individuals who are looking to build a recreational center near the high school. Superintendent Wayne Kroneman detailed what took place. Kroneman explained that the school board will take an active interest in the project. Kroneman also explained that public...
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