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Eastern Iowa man accused of drinking, driving with two kids in the backseat
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) — An Iowa City man was arrested after allegedly drinking and driving with two children in the backseat of his car on Sunday afternoon,KCRG reports. A criminal complaint says James Caldwell, 46, was at Defy trampoline park in Iowa City at around 2:12 p.m. when other people there complained to staff that Caldwell was drunk.
Iowa basketball player Peter Jok headed to the Olympics with South Sudan
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Another Hawkeye is headed to Paris this summer. Former University of Iowa basketball player and Valley High School alum Peter Jok qualified for South Sudan's 2024 Olympic basketball team. Jok played in Iowa City from 2013 through 2017. The 6'6" wing finished his collegiate career...
Minnesota Football Summer Preview: Iowa Hawkeyes
We're now into July, meaning Minnesota Football kicks off their 2024 season in less than 53 days. Rosters are set, and it's time to get to know the Gophers' opponents a little bit better. I reached out to Sean Bock from our Iowa 247 site to get some insight about what this Iowa Hawkeye team will look like. Bock covers this team as well as anyone, so I first wanted to know how he thought Iowa fared in transfer portal.
Taking an early look at Iowa heading into 2024
2023 record: 10-4 2024 projected wins: 7.5 (per DraftKings) Draft losses: DB Cooper DeJean, TE Erick All, P Tory Taylor, DT Logan Lee. Key transfer portal losses: QB Spencer Petras. QB Deacon Hill, QB Joey Labas. Key transfer portal additions: QB Brendan Sullivan, IOL Cade Borud, WR Jacob Gill. For...
Iowa Women's Basketball stars team up for Coralville food pantry fundraiser
CORALVILLE, Iowa — The Coralville Community Food Pantry is teaming up with Iowa Women’s Basketball stars Sydney Affolter, Taylor McCabe, and newcomer Lucy Olsen for a new fundraising campaign. From Monday, July 8 to Friday, August 2, the three Hawks will be encouraging fans to donate $20 or...
Iowa Woman Accused Of Murder Of Body Found In Backseat Misses Plea Hearing
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The woman from North Liberty, Iowa accused of murder after a body was found in the backseat of her car at an accident scene in Minnesota, failed to show for a court hearing Friday. Margot Lewis was supposed to appear on a Zoom call for a plea...
Vote: Iowa City Press-Citizen's Athletes of the Week, July 1-7
Last week brought a ton of great performances from high school softball and baseball ahead of the start of district and substate play this week. The stat sheets throughout both sports were filled with standout performances. Here are the nominees for the Iowa City Press-Citizen’s high school Athletes of the...
Man Arrested For Threatening With A Cross Bow
A Dubuque man was arrested Friday after he allegedly pointed a loaded cross bow at the manager of the mobile home park where he was a former resident. 53-year old Paul Carter faces charges of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon and two other charges in the incident. Authorities say...
Hawkeyes update 2024 football roster
As the Iowa Hawkeyes get ready for the 2024 football season, they have now updated the weights on the official site’s roster for this year along with number changes and the new additions. Below we have compiled the complete list of changes. Weight changes for the Hawkeyes. OL Cael...
Iowa City man arrested on warrants from June search of residence
An Iowa City man has been arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at his Dubuque Street apartment. Officers conducted a residential search warrant at the apartment of 19-year-old Demario Ray-Salter during the late evening hours of June 15th. He was reportedly at the residence when police arrived. According to the criminal complaint, a search of Ray-Salter’s bedroom turned up 13 ecstasy tablets, several used marijuana vape pens, a marijuana bowl with residue, a digital scale, and dozens of baggies for drug packaging.
Hope House escapee returned to custody
A man missing from Hope House since May has been located and returned to custody. On February 23rd, 60-year-old Tracy Ayers reached a plea deal from the court on 2nd degree Theft and four counts of 3rd degree vehicle burglary. He was given a five-year suspended sentence, three years of probation, and one year in a residential facility.
Waterloo Woman Assaulted 5 People
A Waterloo woman is in jail after allegedly assaulting at least five people on Friday, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. Police says 57 year old Dana Leohr was at a home at 612 Newton Street where she hit or punched two people before getting in her car and driving away. She then allegedly drove her car at a group of people on Riehl Street but missed them and hit a construction trailer and two houses. She was arrested and taken to Allen Hospital where she allegedly punched a police officer in the face. She is now facing assault charges and OWI. Leohr has a history of assaulting police officers. In 2016, she was arrested for Public Intoxication. During that arrest she kicked and punched one officer and grabbed another’s testicles.
Sophomore Kyla Schulte is a strong playmaker for Clear Creek Amana softball
Without plate discipline, it’s hard to get things rolling in softball. Pitch recognition, patience and zone awareness are traits that elite batters must carry every time they step into the box. For right-handed bat Kyla Schulte, those are skills that she wanted to strengthen entering her sophomore season for Clear Creek Amana softball. Schulte...
Air show connects community with radio controlled airplanes
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Hundreds of people in Iowa City got to see a unique air show featuring radio controlled airplanes. The 31st annual Iowa City Aerohawks Air Show was on July 7. Members of the group flew radio controlled planes and showed off their flying skills. Each of...
Iowa Hawkeyes: Phil Steele’s No. 7 Surprise Team for 2024 with Strong Offense & Defense
Iowa football, as the 2024 season nears, is considered a fringe top-25 team by many, with Phil Steele naming them as one of his top 10 surprise teams, ranking them 7th on the list due to their potential and defensive strength. Iowa ranked 7th on Phil Steele's surprise teams list.
FBI Investigates Cedar Falls Ransomware Incident
Details about a startling incident involving the city of Cedar Falls is coming to light. According to a report from Cedar Falls officials, there was allegedly some sort of ransomware attack in the month of June. Officials have confirmed that on June 19th, 2024, the city detected this ransomware event.
Randalia no longer a city, officially unincorporates
RANDALIA, Iowa (KCRG) - Randalia, only of the smallest cities in Eastern Iowa with a population of around 50 people, is no longer considered a city at all. The Fayette County Baord of Supervisors said it was always up to the few residents of Randalia to run the whole city. They had to serve on the city council, maintain the roads and streets, and build their own wastewater treatment plant. Finding people and the money to do those jobs was part of why the city decided to unincorporate. Randalia was officially unincorporated on June 30.
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