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St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University enter into new strategic agreement, marking intent to combine
The two institutions will build upon prior collaborations in a new vision for Catholic higher education. St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are poised to expand academic offerings, athletic programs and innovative opportunities for students of both universities through the signing of a strategic agreement. The agreement is subject to applicable regulatory approvals with a goal of ultimately combining the two universities.
Cedar Rapids Inferno’s melting pot of Iowans wins conference championship
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - When Kenan Malicevic celebrated a Gateway Conference Championship for Cedar Rapids, he’d been through six years of hard work. Malicevic founded the Inferno in 2018. The team owner and head coach has passion that players say everyone picks up on. “It’s something that is...
HBO Max to release series about abducted Evansdale cousins Lyric and Elizabeth
EVANSDALE, Iowa (KCRG) - HBO Max is set to release a three-part documentary series about the abduction and deaths of Evansdale cousins Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins. Eight-year-old Elizabeth Collins and 10-year-old Lyric Cook disappeared on July 13, 2012, while riding their bikes in Evansdale. Investigators found their bikes but no sign of the children.
Chain Reaction Bike Hub continues to repurpose hundreds of bikes in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Chain Reaction Bike Hub in Cedar Rapids has only been open a few months, and they have already amassed a ton of bikes. “Probably close to 500 bikes in some state,” said Evan Schmidtke, the executive director. “Ready to be repaired or tin the repair process.”
Cedar Rapids city crews team up to clear debris from Cedar River
CEDAR RAPIDS — There's been a lot of debris in the Cedar River washing downstream due to recent high waters. Cedar Rapids Police Department posted photos of the cleanup process on Facebook Wednesday evening, giving city departments a pat on the back for teaming up and finding a way to get things done.
Walker Jenkins records first hit as a Kernel; Cedar Rapids loses in blowout
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Twins' top minor league prospect, Walker Jenkins, got his first hit since getting called up by the Kernels. The 19-year old went 1-5 against Great Lakes, and is now 1-8 in his first 2 games in Cedar Rapids. The Kernels lost to the Loons...
State mediation team denies Decorah’s athletic conference request
The Iowa Department of Education’s mediation team has denied a petition from the Decorah Community School District to be admitted to the Upper Iowa Conference. News of the team’s decision came July 24, one week after the mediation hearing took place in Cedar Falls. Representatives of the local school district, the Department of Education, the Upper Iowa conference, the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association were part of the meditation.
Meet the Olympic Gymnast That Will Soon Be an Iowa Hawkeye
Canadian gymnast Cassie Lee is captivating audiences at her first Olympics in Paris, where she’s already made a mark on the beam during the team competition. Team Canada secured a spot in the Team Finals. The Canadian team, which made history two years ago by winning Canada’s first-ever medal—a bronze—at a world championships, fell short of repeating that success on Tuesday. With a score of 162.432 points, they finished in fifth place, matching their best-ever result from the 2012 London Games.
‘Multifaceted art space’ opening in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village-New Bohemia district
After 15 months at NewBo City Market, an artist-owned small business focused on supporting the local arts community has moved to a new, larger location in Cedar Rapids. Tree of Liminality plans on developing and offering community programming, art classes, poetry readings, exhibitions and more at their new location at 1301 3rd St SE, a historic site known as the “Heart House.”
United Way to hold Ready, Set, School event in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Summertime is starting to wind down in eastern Iowa signaling back-to-school season for the kiddos. United Way of Johnson and & Washington Counties (UWJWC) is preparing for its Ready, Set, School distribution event on Friday, Aug. 9. Organizers said they’ll hand out school supplies and...
License Plate Recognition Camera Installation Begins
Installation of Flock Safety license plate recognition camera began this week. In total, 12 cameras will be installed at entry points to North Liberty. This technology was approved by the North Liberty City Council unanimously as part of the annual budget. According to the service provider, these cameras send a...
CPM holds grand opening at facility in Waterloo
CPM Holdings Inc. (CPM), a leading global supplier of process equipment, engineered technologies and related aftermarket parts and services, today unveiled its new state of the art facility to serve the animal feed, oilseed, alternative fuel and other industries. The new site in Waterloo, Iowa, produces a wide variety of...
City of Dubuque offers help for John Deere workers affected by layoffs
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - In a message on their Facebook page, the City of Dubuque listed resources that residents can use to help find new employment opportunities. The City acknowledged the difficulties that losing a job can create, and is urging those affected to reach out to Greater Dubuque Development and Iowa Workforce Development for help searching for new jobs.
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