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Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
Iowa Among Top States With Highest Increase Of Unemployment
The numbers keep coming in and things are looking bleak. There have been highly publicized job cuts from John Deere. Plus, other under-the-radar cuts from companies "reducing in force" across Iowa and the country causing unemployment claims to continue to rise. READ MORE: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST JOBS AT...
Big Ten running back rooms rankings: Iowa has a stacked RB room
Running backs can be both the heroes of a game for one team and the villains for the other. Running backs can literally carry a team on their back in order to win games. The Big Ten in the past has been known to have great running backs like Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Mike Hart, and many others.
Local FFA Members Earn Honors at Iowa State Fair
Local FFA members from Marion, Warren, and Jasper Counties have earned multiple honors at the Iowa State Fair. Champion Flag Race: Emerson Hiemstra, Pleasantville FFA. Reserve Champion Flag Race: Abbey Votava, Pella FFA. Champion Pole Bending: Haiden Spray, Pella FFA. Reserve Champion Open Walk/Trot: Shay Henson, Martensdale-St. Mary’s FFA.
Is It the Absolute Fewest Number of These In Linn County IA?
As of the 2020 census Cedar Rapids, the county seat, is rolling along with 137, 710, people give or take a few. I’d believe the number. Have you ever tried to evade a census taker? They mean business and won’t be thwarted. How many people live there?. As...
Norway Baseball Association to induct 4th hall of fame class
NORWAY, Iowa — Three former players, coaches, umpires, and contributors, will be honored at Norway's4th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday atthe Norway Baseball Diamond. Randy Schulte amassed 55 years in baseball. As a player, he was on Norway's first-ever State Championship team, and after that, was...
Watching for afternoon and evening storm redevelopment, some could turn strong to severe
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Our eyes are on parts of the TV9 viewing area for new storms later this afternoon and evening. Your First Alert: A conditional chance for a severe storm later Today. What’s left of the morning’s showers and storms have exited to the east, and we’re...
ANASTASIA Comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December
Anastasia will come to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December. Inspired by the beloved film, Anastasia is a dazzling Broadway musical about a brave young woman seeking the truth of her mysterious past. Created by Tony Award winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, this enchanting story transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s as Anya embarks on an epic adventure.
KXEL Morning News for Thu. Aug. 15, 2024
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – A person drowned in a pond at an Iowa City golf course after being trapped under some maintenance equipment on Wednesday afternoon. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at Pleasant Valley Golf Course, located at 4390 Sand Road SE, at around 1:39 p.m. First responders said the victim was fully submerged in the pond, and still trapped under the maintenance equipment, when they arrived. First responders were able to recover the victim and declared the person dead at the scene. Officials have not released the identity of the victim. They have also not reported how the victim became trapped under the maintenance equipment. The incident remains under investigation.
New Restaurant Moving into Coveted Downtown Cedar Rapids Spot
It looks like a new restaurant is moving into Downtown Cedar Rapids, right on the heels of some major business closures. In mid-July, news came out that the restaurant Barrel House would be closing its Cedar Rapids location for good. Located at 102 2nd St SE, the eatery opened in...
1954 – 8,000 Watch Harrison Top Fair Stock Field
Starter Jake Bozony offers the checkered flag and his congratulations to Bill Harrison after the Topeka, Kan., driver took top honors in the IMCA stock car race at the All-Iowa Fair. – Carl Franks Photo. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (August 15, 1954) – Veteran Bill Harrison of Topeka, Kan., went...
Iowa punter Rhys Dakin learning to perform under pressure ahead of Kinnick debut
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Former Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor showed America that punting is winning. There’s a new Aussie in Iowa City who is hoping to maintain that standard. Australia is the place to find some of the best punters in college football. “I think the cats out...
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