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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...
Deep discounts and fun for Iowa City's Sidewalk Sales
The word on the street is sales. The Iowa City Downtown District's annual Sidewalk Sales is back for the 56th consecutive year from Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21. Local retailers both downtown and in the Northside neighborhood flock to the sidewalks with tables and tents, selling merchandise at a steep discount.
A New Dog Park Will Open in Cedar Rapids This Week
Cedar Rapids will get its third dog park later on this week! The 12th Avenue Dog Park is set to open its gates on Friday, July 19th at 10:30 a.m. Located at 405 12th Avenue SE in the Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood, the 12th Avenue Dog Park is around a half-acre in size. It is completely fenced-in and equipped with benches and concrete entry areas, but there is still more to come. The Cedar Rapids city website says:
Lawsuit claims lies and potential bribery tied to Marengo plant
A lawsuit alleges that a company operating an alternative fuels plant in Marengo lied to, and may have bribed, public officials before a massive explosion injured workers there in 2022. Tali Washburn, a Pottawattamie County woman who worked for the company C6-Zero as its government relations director, is now suing C6-Zero, six of its affiliates […] The post Lawsuit claims lies and potential bribery tied to Marengo plant appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Cedar Rapids tree debris collection
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids will be picking up tree debris left in the wake of Monday night's storms. Stack in the City right-of-way between the street and sidewalk, or within the first 10 feet of the street if there is no sidewalk. Report the collection location: call...
Woman arrested after leaving son in SUV
SANBORN—A 28-year-old Melvin woman was arrested about 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, on charges of reckless driving and child endangerment. The arrest of Felicia Renee Morales stemmed from an incident that day on Highway 18 near Starling Avenue, about three miles east of Sanborn, according to the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office.
Three people, numerous minors charged after drug busts in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people and numerous minors are facing drug-related charges in Fayette County after the sheriff’s office said it searched two homes on Friday night. The searches happened at around 10 p.m. at a home in the 200 block of 3rd Street South in Maynard...
Hawarden Man Airlifted After Monday Crash
Rock Valley, Iowa – A Hawarden man was flown to a Sioux Falls hospital following a single-vehicle crash about 8 miles south of Rock Valley Monday afternoon (July 15th). According to the Iowa State Patrol, the mishap occurred about 1:45 Monday afternoon at the corner of Eagle Avenue and 390th Street. Troopers say 76-year-old Charles McMillan of Hawarden was westbound on 390th Street in a 2013 Ford pickup, when he crossed the center line and entered the south ditch, striking a field drive.
Young girl spreads smiles with handmade bracelets for children battling cancer
DEWITT, Iowa (KWQC) - A young girl from DeWitt is on a mission to spread smiles and hope to children battling cancer. Eight-year-old Marley Morris has a passion for making bracelets. But these aren’t just any bracelets. Each one is crafted with love and a mission to bring smiles to children fighting cancer at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
FORMER LEMARS SPECIAL OPS AIR FORCE MEMBER WITNESSED TRUMP SHOOTING
A RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEMBER WHO LIVED IN LE MARS, IOWA WAS A FEW FEET AWAY FROM FOMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP WHEN THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF TRUMP TOOK PLACE SATURDAY IN BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA. JIM TRUEMPER WAS SEATED IN THE BLEACHERS JUST BEHIND THE PODIUM WHERE TRUMP SPOKE:
Morgan Selected by Phillies in 9th Round of MLB Draft
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa junior Marcus Morgan was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in the 9th Round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Morgan was the 282nd pick overall. Morgan is the 33rd player drafted under head coach Rick Heller. The Iowa City,...
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