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No charges filed yet in fatal Hudson shooting, investigation underway
HUDSON, Iowa (KCRG) - Few details have been released in a fatal Black Hawk County shooting that happened on Sunday. Hudson police said the shooting happened at an apartment in the 300 block of South Washington Street at around 3:40 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they said they...
In Case of Emergency is next Live & Learn session at Robey Memorial Library
Robey Memorial Library’s next installment of its ongoing Live & Learn series will be In Case of Emergency. This engaging and informative session, designed to enrich lives through monthly learning opportunities, takes place Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level Community Room of the library in Waukon.
Little Switzerland FFA Agronomy team brings home State Champion Honors ...
Four individuals of the Little Switzerland FFA Chapter from Waukon High School competed in the Agronomy career development event (CDE) at both the District and State levels earlier this summer. The team included members (left to right in the submitted photo above) Sarah Stock, Kendra Gibbs, Caleb Helgerson and Olivia Marti. May 13, the team competed at the Northeast Iowa District Contest held at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo and was named the Reserve Champion Team. In the final individual standings, Olivia Marti placed 2nd, Sarah Stock placed 5th, Kendra Gibbs placed 12th, and Caleb Helgerson placed 16th.
Kee softball team’s split of two regional games includes 10-0 home win over Central Elkader and 5-0 season-ending loss at Central City
Hammers a homer, records all her outs on strikes ... Kee softball sophomore pitcher Addison Winters steps on home plate as she’s greeted by her teammates after blasting a solo homerun in the Hawks’ 10-0 home mercy-rule win in five innings over Central Elkader in the opening round of Class 1A Region 7 Tournament play Monday, July 8. Winters went three-for-four at the plate in the win, crushing this round-tripper and two singles while also recording the rare pitching feat of recording all of her outs by strikeout, as she posted 12 strikeouts in her four innings in the circle while allowing just one Central Elkader hit. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
Waukon baseball team’s split of Class 2A District Tournament games includes 5-0 win over Starmont and 5-1 storm-shortened loss to Denver to have season ended
Two-hit shut-out with eight strikeouts ... Waukon baseball sophomore pitcher Colton O’Neill rears back to fire a pitch in the Indians’ 5-0 win over Starmont at Monona in the semifinal round of Class 2A District Tournament play Tuesday, July 9. O’Neill limited the Stars to just two hits and two walks while recording eight strikeouts in the shut-out victory, and he reached base three times with a bunt single, a walk and being hit by a pitch to score one run. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
One night remains for free sports physicals at VMH-Waukon Clinic
Free sports physicals at VMH-Waukon Clinic ... Free sports physicals will be offered one more time for the 2024-2025 school year at the Veterans Memorial Hospital Clinic-Waukon Wednesday, July 24, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Students in all area schools can sign-up for this event through the 2024 Athletic Physicals Google document they all received in their school emails. For more information, contact the high school or middle school secretaries. Submitted photo.
Waukon softball team closes out regular season with home loss to Crestwood, has 2024 campaign ended with first-round regional defeat at New Hampton
Flying toward a fly-out ... Waukon softball senior right fielder Ava Bossom reaches out to haul in this fly ball on the run for an out in the Indians’ 11-1 loss at New Hampton in the opening round of Class 3A regional tournament play Thursday, July 11. In the final game of her high school career for Waukon, Bossom recorded three such fly-outs and also reached base one time on an error in the fourth inning. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.
Kee baseball districts vs. Turkey Valley 7/9/24
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IC Repair and Iowa City host free repair event at East Side Recycling Center
IOWA CITY, Iowa — IC Repair is teaming up with the City of Iowa City and other agencies, to hold a repair event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd SE. The event provides an opportunity for anyone...
Research funding to UI increases, topping $680M
External funding to support research, scholarship, and creative activities at the University of Iowa totaled $683.8 million in fiscal year 2024, which ended on June 30, 2024. This is a 22% increase over the previous year’s $561 million. Total external funding to the institution reached $811 million, an increase...
Iowa Basketball Notebook: Fran McCaffery on expectations for newcomers, Owen Freeman's growth, and defense
McCaffery spoke with reporters about Iowa's incoming freshmen group and other forwards on the roster, as well as the growth of Owen Freeman. Iowa is also looking to make a step forward on the defensive side of the floor. Let's dive into the important things that McCaffery noted on Monday.
Conference Mediations for Charles City, Decorah, Waverly-Shell Rock Wednesday (07.17)
The futures of what will eventually be three former Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) schools could be decided by state officials starting Wednesday (07.17). Charles City, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock (WSR) are all headed for mediation in separate efforts to join new conferences starting with the 2025-26 school year. Moves precipitated with the NEIC set to dissolve after the 2024-25 school year after current league members New Hampton, Cresco-Crestwood, and Waukon have opted to join the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) starting July 1, 2025.
‘Crowded and aging’: Sheriff aims to relocate 43-year-old Johnson County Jail
Editor's Note: This is part one of an occasional series on the Johnson County Jail. In part two, local officials will share their thoughts on the jail's future. The Johnson County Jail at 511 S. Capitol Street in Iowa City has existed for more than four decades, having survived intense floods, tornadoes, and...
Dry with Cooler Temperatures & Lower Dew Points
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Dew points will drop into the 50s on Wednesday afternoon with highs in the 70s through Saturday. Overnight we’ll have a mostly clear sky with lows cooling into the low 60s. Dew points will continue dropping overnight reaching the upper 50s and low 60s by Wednesday morning.
1 returning, 2 new stands will face off for the best new food at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — The three finalists for the new Iowa State Fair foods were determined Tuesday at the Best New Food Contest. The 2024 finalists are: This is the second year that Whatcha Smokin? BBQ will have a stand at the Iowa State Fair, and they were also a finalist last year. Paul Babberl […]
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
A look back at Monday night’s derecho and how often they occur
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - People across 21Country are still cleaning up after a derecho swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, causing a large path of damage that stretched from Iowa to Indiana. According to the National Weather Service, derecho is defined as a storm complex that has...
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