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New Hampton, Sumner-Fredericksburg to Square Off in State Baseball Semis
Chickasaw County will be represented in Thursday’s (07.25) semifinals of the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament in Carroll. Sumner-Fredericksburg advanced Tuesday (07.23) night with a 6-2 defeat of Wilton. The Cougars scored three runs in both the third and fourth innings as they upped their record to 24-4. Davis...
'Bounce back': How a long-time RAGBRAI rider fulfilled his dream alongside his daughter
IOWA, Iowa — This year’s RAGBRAI is a dream come true for 87-year-old Jim Lundbeck and his daughter, Kelly Brooks. For the father-daughter pair, it’s been four years in the making. They were supposed to do the annual bike ride together in 2020, but RAGBRAI was cancelled...
Iowans weigh in on state’s higher education future
University of Northern Iowa students participate in UNI Day at the Iowa Capitol on March 5, 2024. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Like many schools, Bondurant-Farrar High School has a bulletin board set up every spring for seniors to announce their plans for after graduation. While some students were headed to out-of-state colleges or directly into the workforce through a trade, half of the board was dominated by cards signaling one of Iowa’s public universities as students’ next step.
Byrnes Pool in Waterloo closed for the season due to mechanical pump failure
WATERLOO, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Byrnes Pool in Waterloo has closed for the summer due to a mechanical pump failure. The closure began Monday, July 23rd, which is 18 days early. Staff will contact those signed up for swim lessons at the pool. “We have made every attempt...
Iowa Former Women's Basketball Coach Gets Herky Statue
(Iowa City, IA) -- Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder has her own Bluder-style Herky statue. The Hawkeye mascot features Bluder's hairstyle, championship rings and a basketball net. Bluder retired from the program this year after coaching at Iowa for 24 years. From the University of Iowa Women's Basketball...
German's gem allows Martensdale-St. Marys to hold off Edgewood-Colesburg in state quarterfinal
(Fort Dodge) -- Top-seeded Martensdale-St. Marys softball got a scare from Edgewood-Colesburg Tuesday evening, but another gem from senior pitcher Campbell German has the Blue Devils in a Class 1A state semifinal. The Blue Devils (29-6) won the low-scoring pitching affair between German and Edgewood-Colesburg's Rachel Eglseder 2-1 in a...
Cant-miss summer fun in Johnson Co. from live music to movies in the park and Swisher Fun Days
Though the end of summer is looming, there is still plenty to do in Iowa City and Johnson County, from live music to free activities and small-town celebrations. Here are five things to do during the last weekend of July. Swisher Fun Days ...
Animal Services in Iowa City conducting an investigation regarding a cat bite incident
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, Iowa City Animal Services is currently searching for details regarding the vaccination status of a cat that bit someone on Sunday. According to reports, a cat with white fur and no collar was involved in a bite incident that occurred on Streb...
Neighbors help save man who drove his car into a pond in middle of the night
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A man is in the hospital after driving his car into a private pond in the middle of the night in Cedar Falls. His neighbors are credited for helping save him. Cedar Falls Public Safety says a resident called after midnight on...
Mike Doyle Announced as President-Elect
The Board of Regents of Loras College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Doyle, J.D. (’91) as president-elect. Doyle will return to Loras in August to ensure a smooth presidential transition and work with President Jim Collins (’84), who has served as president for the past twenty years and will retire in May 2025. Doyle will succeed Collins on June 1, 2025.
Nashua Woman Among 20 Compete On Live Lottery Game Show At Iowa State Fair
Three North Iowans are among the 20 contestants who will compete on a live lottery game show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair with a chance to win up to $5 million. The Iowa Lottery says they received more than 67,000 entries into their “Fair Fever” promotion that will conclude with the game show on opening day of this year’s Iowa State Fair. Contestants slated to play include Michelle Cerwinske of Nashua, Ryan Habeger of Algona, and Scott Stewart of Waterloo.
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