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John Stamos to join Beach Boys at McGrath Amphitheatre
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On July 12th, 2024, actor and musician John Stamos will join the Beach Boys on their ‘Endless Summer Gold’ as a special guest. The show is part of the band’s ‘Endless Summer Gold’ tour, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary bands’ iconic album.
55+ Connections: Week of 7/8/24
July 8 – 11 At the North Liberty Library, we believe every person’s story is a precious thread in our community’s tapestry. We invite you to participate in our oral history project using the renowned StoryCorps format to capture authentic voices and lived experiences. Through these recorded conversations, we aim to uncover diverse stories that have shaped our community’s identity. Your unique perspective, whether as a lifelong resident or newcomer, holds immense value in painting our shared past, present, and future. By sharing your story, you preserve your legacy and inspire others to embrace their narratives, creating a digital archive celebrating our diversity and heritage. Sign up for a time slot here.
Last-Minute Spots Available for Student Exchange to China
Four spots have opened up for a student exchange trip to Hebei Province, China, through the Cedar Rapids sister city program. The trip is from July 25 through August 4, 2024. All airfare from Chicago and ground expenses in China are fully covered. Participants are responsible only for transportation to Chicago, a $250 administrative fee, incidental expenses, and possibly one meal a day.
Pierra Baugh takes plea deal in connection with 2022 murder & robbery of Cordal Lewis
One of the women involved in the murder of Cordal Lewis in 2022 has struck a deal with prosecutors, narrowly avoiding a trial and pleading guilty to lesser charges of robbery, theft, conspiracy to commit a nonforcible felony, and accessory after the fact. Pierra Baugh was set to begin her...
After 50 years, Coralville Recreation Center may triple in size with additional pools, gyms
The City of Coralville hopes to more than triple the size of a popular facility. After five decades of serving families, the Coralville Recreation Center is ready for its $50 million makeover. The city revealed two design concepts at a public meeting in June. One plan calls for a new...
Eastern Iowa woman pleads guilty to charges in robbery, deadly shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — One of the three people charged in connection to a deadly shooting in Cedar Rapids in January 2022 pleaded guilty to reduced charges, avoiding a trial that was supposed to start on Tuesday,KCRG reports. Pierra Baugh pleaded guilty to reduced charges on Monday morning....
Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 7/8/24
Iowa Football: Kirk Ferentz named to Dodd Trophy Watch List ahead of 2024 season
Press Release via Matthew Weitzel, Iowa Football Communications. University of Iowa Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz is one of 21 head coaches named to the 2024 Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List. The announcement was made Monday by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc.
New Park With Outdoor Stage Opens in Cedar Rapids
It's finally open! According to an article from CBS 2, another element of the 1st and 1st Development in Cedar Rapids held its grand opening last week. Welcome to 'The Yard!'. On July 3rd, the Yard and ImOn Stage at Kingston Yard officially opened to the public. The park is located right behind Big Grove Brewery and Pickle Palace and offers "extensive landscaping, a natural grass lawn, kids’ play area, state-of-the-art sound system, free Wi-Fi provided by ImOn, string lighting, paver walkways, and the main attraction; ImOn Stage." The event listing for the grand opening event says that the stage will not only be used for live music, but that it also has a 15’ wide and 8.5’ tall TV for showing movies and sporting events. Another cool thing about the stage is that it is made up of "reclaimed steel trusses" that were salvaged from a Cedar Rapids bridge that was built all the way back in 1910!
Aiden Moore Game Report: vs Atlantic
Jefferson was led to victory by Aiden Moore, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Atlantic had no answer to Moore as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Moore and Jefferson...
2024’s fireworks-related calls, citations in Cedar Rapids are down slightly from last year
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Now that Independence Day celebrations have come and gone, the Cedar Rapids Police Department is releasing fireworks-related statistics for this year. From June 1 to July 8, the city of Cedar Rapids saw 636 calls for service, related to fireworks, and police wrote 12 fireworks-related...
Cedar Rapids Man Charged with Manslaughter Reaches Deal with Prosecutors
(Iowa City, IA) -- A Cedar Rapids man charged with voluntary manslaughter reaches a deal with prosecutors. Antonio Scotton is facing charges in the deathof Waymond Thomas. Court documents say Scotton and another person were part of an assault when Thomas and one of his friends confronted them, leading to a fight. Records say Thomas' friend dropped a gun, which Scotton then picked up and fired. Thomas was shot and later died of his injuries.
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...
Coe College Prison Learning Initiative receives grant funds for programming
Coe College students and members of the Cedar Rapids community will have more access to education on criminal justice and incarceration with support from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. Coe College received a $6,400 grant from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest to maintain and expand programs within the college’s Prison Learning Initiative. According […] The post Coe College Prison Learning Initiative receives grant funds for programming appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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...
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