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Vehicle Crash Ends in Rescue From Pond
At approximately 1:20 am Tuesday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single-vehicle incident at Highway 218 northbound and 320th St Crawfordsville. A vehicle driven by 25-year-old Brenna Burlingame left the roadway through a field and entered a pond, where it became fully submerged, Burlingame was pulled from the vehicle by a passerby and sustained minor injuries. Burlingame was assessed at the scene and arrested for operating while intoxicated first offense. Assisting the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was the Washington County Ambulance Service and Crawfordsville Fire and EMS Rescue.
Prata promises best fireworks show ever
Just 10 years ago, Alfredo Prata put together a small fireworks show for his family and friends in Atalissa. Next Saturday night, June 22, at dusk, he may be launching his last fireworks display in the bite sized rural community between West Liberty and Wilton and he promises it will be his best show ever.
Lone Tree Historical Society Receives Over $13,000 From WCRF
This spring, the Washington County Riverboat Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling more than $3 million to deserving organizations. Among them was the Lone Tree Historical Society, who received a grant of $13,335. Andrea Brenneman is a lifelong Lone Tree resident, and one of several who helps keep the museum up...
The Heat is On!
A very warm day today may lead to isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and especially tonight. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats. The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a Marginal Risk, level 1 out of 5 for severe storms tonight, generally northwest of Iowa City to Dubuque Iowa.
Man charged in dog neglect case sentenced to probation
RIVERSIDE, Iowa (KCRG) - A former commercial dog breeding facility owner has pled guilty in connection to an animal neglect case from last year. In August 2023, Iowa City Animal Services assisted law enforcement with taking in 131 dogs as they investigated animal welfare concerns in the 3000 block of 540th Street SW in Riverside. Experts say physical exams showed that the dogs had developed conditions caused by failure of adequate care.
Iowa City Police Department busts nine stores during tobacco compliance checks
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Several stores in Iowa City were caught selling tobacco, alternative nicotine, or vapor products to underage individuals by the Iowa City Police Department during their tobacco sales law compliance checks from May 28 to June 11. Working with plainclothes officers, underage persons entered these businesses...
From Juneteenth to the Pride Festival, here's what's happening in Iowa City this weekend:
There is no shortage of activity in Iowa City this weekend, from significant cultural celebrations to comedy shows and exciting fundraisers, here are seven events to check out. Iowa City Juneteenth Celebration. Juneteenth is an annual federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States each year on...
Rural, historical church facing closure in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The latest US Religion Census finds fewer than half of Iowans, 45%, go to church. It’s having an impact on a number of congregations, many of them are rural churches. A historic church in Iowa City says it is out of options and has...
Iowa Hawkeyes-themed car revs up local pride at NASCAR's Iowa Corn 350
A special Iowa Hawkeyes-themed paint scheme will be on the #7 Gainbridge/Iowa Hawkeyes Chevrolet at this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series’ Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway. Corey LaJoie will drive the Hawkeye themed car. Stan Nelson, a farmer from Middletown and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board...
Lone Tree woman who recently had license revoked charged with OWI and Child Endangerment
A Lone Tree woman who just had her license revoked last month was reportedly caught driving while intoxicated. 35-year-old Katie Bachman was called in for being intoxicated and was stopped on the 600 block of Eastbury Drive at approximately 3:15 Thursday afternoon. Upon contact, she allegedly admitted to drinking and had bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech and impaired balance. After showing measurable signs of intoxication, a PBT showed her breath-alcohol level at .171 percent; a subsequent Datamaster measured it at .194 percent.
Former Iowa guard Molly Davis joining Evansville staff as graduate assistant
Former Iowa guard Molly Davis’ next chapter is in Evansville, Ind. After spending her final two collegiate seasons with the Hawkeyes, Davis is off to Evansville where she joins head coach Robyn Scherr-Wells’ staff as a graduate assistant. “I have had the pleasure of watching Molly play basketball since she was a freshman in high school. The thing that has always stood out to me about Molly is the joy that she plays with. Molly loves the game. When her coaches at Iowa reached out to me about Molly’s interest in our graduate assistant position, I knew right away she would be...
Today in Iowa History: The Oscar Winning “Rain Man” Movie Connection
Today we start a new series of stories featuring historic or important events from Iowa history. Each day I'd like to highlight a little piece of Iowa history and either jog your memory or fill you in on all the details. Hopefully, we can learn a little something, but you may already know the info. Please let me know if I got something wrong or if you know more details I could add. I want to get things right AND I'd get to talk to you, so don't let that keep you away. Join us (Us = Me, Myself, and I) as we delve into the remarkable journey of Barry Morrow.
Tiffin man charged with assault after reportedly pushing person down stairs
A Tiffin man was arrested after allegedly pushing a man off a set of stairs. Police say 45-year-old Carl Budny reportedly admitted to being in a confrontation with the victim at their apartment complex on Kimberlite Street. The altercation allegedly became physical when Budny blocked the apartment stairs and pushed the man off the stairs.
After years defying United Methodist rules as an openly queer chaplain, Iowa City’s Anna Blaedel is out of the church and proud to be a ‘spiritual misfit’
Rev. Anna Blaedel is a chaplain, public theologian, writer and a graduate of the University of Iowa’s Religious Studies program. They earned a Masters in Divinity at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. Blaedel has been chaplaining students on the UI campus since 2014. Affiliated with the...
Cedar Rapids man accused of threatening woman’s life in Iowa City incident
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested on a warrant regarding a two-month old harassment incident. Police say 34-year-old Shango Johnson of 36th Street Southeast was at the woman’s Iowa City residence on April 6th at 8:40am, attempting to kick in the front door. He allegedly kicked the door several times and told her that he was going to kill her and shoot anyone else in the residence.
Popular Eastern Iowa Winery Is Closing At The End Of The Year
Patrons of a popular winery in eastern Iowa will only have the remainder of the year to enjoy it. At the end of 2024, a winery and vineyard in a small town in eastern Iowa will close its doors after 15 years. Those who have had the pleasure of visiting...
Davenport man charged with meth possession after welfare check near police station
A Davenport man was arrested for meth possession Saturday morning when he was reportedly called in for a welfare check. 65-year-old Vernon Jones was reportedly lying on a bench east of the Iowa City Farmer’s Market in the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp at approximately 6:37 am when police were called to check up on him.
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