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Kids pick up school supplies at ‘Back to School Bash’
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Kids got to get their hands on some school supplies at Bever Park Saturday as the Cedar Rapids Parks and Rec department’s 10th annual Back to School Bash. Kids could grab notebooks, crayons, pencil pouches and more. It was $5 to attend and while...
Center Point-Urbana school raises $155,000 to install new playground
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Center Point-Urbana school district raised over 150 thousand dollars to help build a playground at the district’s primary school. ”It’s really been a group community effort all the way,” said Heidi Goettsch, the school’s PTO president. The school’s parent teacher...
Iowa Hawkeyes come in higher than expected in Big Ten Media Preseason Polls
Following Big Ten Media Days, the media have made their decision on what their preseason is. Before the polls came out, we predicted that Iowa would come in at No. 7, slightly middle of the pack, but to the surprise of probably a few Iowa fans, the Hawkeyes came in higher than that.
'He comes with a wealth of knowledge': Kirk Ferentz eager for Tim Lester era of Hawkeye football
DES MOINES, Iowa-- It took over 90 days to make the hire, but Iowa feels great about new offensive coordinator Tim Lester. The former Western Michigan head coach brings a new dynamic to Iowa's offense that it hasn't seen before in the Kirk Ferentz era. This week, Ferentz expanded about why Lester was the right person for the job.
Luke Lachey's resiliency key in helping star tight end bounce-back in 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa-- Iowa tight end Luke Lachey had a massive decision to make following last season. Despite only playing in 2.5 games last season, Lachey was seen as an early draft pick due to his athleticism, size and overall upside. The talented 6-foot-6 playmaker told 247Sports that he felt like there was more to accomplish and that was why he opted to return.
UI Stanley Museum becomes first in the U.S. to return looted Benin Bronzes
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has become the first museum in the United States to return looted Benin Bronzes directly to the descendants of the ancient Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria. The move marks a milestone in the global effort to address the legacy of colonial-era artifact looting.
Cedar Rapids meal site aims to soften blow from a lost grocery store
Local leaders in Cedar Rapids pitched in to fund a free meal site for children and adults this summer following Hy-Vee's decision to shutter a grocery store by the Wellington Heights neighborhood.
White Corner University: Iowa finds heir to Cooper DeJean, names next starting white CB
The Iowa Hawkeyes wasted no time replacing top defensive back Cooper DeJean in their secondary. After three seasons at Iowa, DeJean declared for the NFL Draft and was selected No. 40 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles. That left a vacancy at one of their cornerback positions, and Iowa found their next man for the job: sophomore CB John Nestor.
PHOTO GALLERY: UnityPoint Health to open new emergency room in Marion
MARION, Iowa — After a year of construction, the new St. Luke's Marion Emergency Room is set to open on August 6. UnityPoint Health leaders were joined by St. Luke's ER team members there on Friday to hold a ribbon cutting and show folks around the department. The new...
‘People’s heads turn’: Garbage bin cleaners provide specialized service locally
Maggots, raccoons without table manners, an unusually filthy week of waste — there are many reasons why a garbage bin might require a deep clean. With the wide implementation of tipper cart garbage bins in tri-state communities, a market for cleaning services has emerged. Top Gun Can Cleaning and Tri-State Bin Cleaners & Power Washing are two Dubuque County businesses helping prevent unwanted pests and odors in area bins. Both serve customers who live within an hour radius of Dubuque.
SUSTO Release "Live From Codfish Hollow" Today Via New West Records
SUSTO released their first ever concert recording Live From Codfish Hollow today. The album was recorded on September 8 & 9, 2023 at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers in Maquoketa, IA during the band’s curated Fine2Day Fest. The 24-track set features highlights throughout SUSTO’s catalog as well as their renditions of Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games,” and the Oasis classic “Don’t Look Back in Anger.”
LeClaire Hosting Enchanting Event With The Beautiful Princess
The Potter’s Delight in LeClaire is hosting an Enchanted Craft with the Beauty Princess today at 11 a.m. Join the Beauty Princess for an exciting princess craft event! This princess loves books and can’t wait to read her own story to you! She even has a special sing-along planned! We have a fun princess craft planned and as always…pictures with the princess!
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