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Hills Elementary School building to be demolished
HILLS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District and the city of Hills are in agreement on the demolition of the Hills Elementary School building. The district and city leaders announced the decision in a joint press release Wednesday, saying the decision was made after considering other potential uses for the building and the costs for renovations.
West Delaware players excited to make history in first outdoor high school volleyball match
MANCHESTER, Iowa (KCRG) - Inside Seedorff Gymnasium at West Delaware High School, volleyball is a big deal. But it’ll be even bigger on September 17th, when the Hawks host Mount Vernon at Brown Field. It is believed to be the first outdoor volleyball game in Iowa high school history.
New Nightclub Opens in Downtown Cedar Rapids
Downtown Cedar Rapids has gone through quite a bit of change over the past few weeks. Restaurants like the Barrel House and the Chophouse have closed up for good, and a new business called CityWalk Eatery is set to open this fall. Now a new nightclub has opened in the...
How Did Hiawatha Fire Department Significantly Cut Response Time?
When I see new fire stations being built I’m always a fan. The community is making an investment and it will pay dividends. New stations cut down on response time to a sometimes already taxed department. The way stations are being built now are much better than when I was volunteering. Singular sleeping pods, no need for a large bunkroom where snoring could keep you up. I’m not calling anyone out but if you knew Shakey, he could saw some logs. Plus they offer fitness areas, laundry facilities, sustainable designs, and more.
1964 - 5,000 See Gerber Win
Jim Gerber flashes a smile and the checkers after winning the 30-lap modified stock car feature at Hawkeye Downs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (August 22, 1964) - Jim Gerber of Mount Joy, Iowa won the 30-lap feature race in the modified stock car racing before 5,000 fans at Hawkeye Downs Saturday night.
IowaWORKS holds job fair directed at laid-off Kinze workers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - IowaWORKS, a Cedar Rapids employment agency hosted a job fair directed at the workers Kinze Manufacturing recently laid-off. Kinze is just one of several companies in Iowa that has recently laid off sizeable portions of their staff. “Always showed up, always did my work, always...
Siblings Morgan and Luke Burhans each hit holes-in-one
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - It all started with Morgan Burhans, who was teeing up a par 3 at Airport National. Morgan was playing for Prairie in the MVC division meet, 111 yards up the hill on the 11th hole. Her brother, Luke filmed her shot - a hole-in-one. “I...
Operation Quickfind Canceled: 17-year-old Charlie McAndrew
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Police Department has canceled the Operation Quickfind for 17-year-old Charlie McAndrew. He has been located. Cedar Rapids police are asking for help finding a missing 17-year-old. Police said Charlie McAndrew is a White male, 5′10″ tall and 185 pounds. His legal first...
Son of Iowa Basketball Legend Earns his Own Scholarship
When you talk Iowa basketball and say the name Kingsbury, you think of three-point shots raining down. Before Caitlin Clark made the logo three her thing at Iowa, there was Chris Kingsbury. Chris Kingsbury came to the Iowa men's basketball program from Ohio. He was the state player of the...
First-year teacher excited for first day
CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - Emma Boge is starting her next chapter as a fifth grade teacher at Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School. When students return to class Friday, she will officially begin her first year of teaching. She feels more prepared after meeting many of her students. She was introduced...
HNI installs solar panels at two plants
MUSCATINE, Iowa — HNI Corp. announced it installed solar energy systems at two unnamed “strategic manufacturing locations.”. HNI, ranked No. 10 on the FDMC 300, said it expects the new solar projects to generate solar power estimated at 2,500 MWh and offset more than 2,000 tons CO2e annually. In addition to these solar initiatives, HNI’s renewable energy focus includes renewable energy credits and power purchase agreements.
Dog Biting Incident In Dubuque
The City of Dubuque Health Services Department is seeking information regarding a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred yesterday around noon in the 2000 Block of University. The dog is described as a mix breed dog with black, white, and brown spotted coat and was running loose at...
Oldest sanctioned bowling league in America lines up for 125th season
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It's been a century (and a quarter) of strikes, spares and splits for the Cal Whitmore Tri City Classic League. Now, the 125th season takes off at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. The league has been throwing down in Davenport since the year 1900. According...
Iowa Announces Game Day Updates For Hawkeye Football Fans
(Iowa City, IA) -- The University of Iowa is announcing some updates for football fans at Kinnick Stadium. This fall, all gates will have the latest technology in walk-thru metal detectors. Fans do not need to empty pockets unless asked to do so by security. The clear bag policy remains in effect. The Athletic Department is also starting a partnership with a crowd management company. Another change has to do with options for people with sensory issues. Sensory Bags will be available on a checkout basis at Guest Services. Iowa's season opener is August 31st, when Iowa hosts Illinois State.
New Cedar Rapids Sports Themed Restaurant is Now Open
A new sports-themed restaurant is now open in Cedar Rapids and it looks like the perfect place to celebrate gameday!. We reported back in June that a new sports restaurant was coming to 3025 Mt. Vernon Road in Cedar Rapids. That was the previous location of Mamacita Taco Bar which announced in May that they would be closing. Well, say hello to Pregame Brew and Chew! The new restaurant officially opened for business this week!
To protect and serve: Guardians of Northeast Iowa moves to Decorah
Nearly 23,000 disabled or otherwise impaired adults are under guardianship and conservatorship in Iowa, but only five organizations are available to help them. Guardians of Northeast Iowa is one of those agencies, and last week, the 501c3 nonprofit moved from Calmar to Suite 5 at 110 Washington St., Decorah, so it can better accomplish its mission of protecting and serving the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Franklin County woman killed in one-vehicle accident Wednesday
SHEFFIELD, Iowa - A woman is dead after a car backed over her in Franklin County. The Iowa State Patrol says it happened around 4:15 pm Wednesday at a farm in the 2400 block of Highway 65, near Sheffield. The State Patrol says a 2006 Buick LaCrosse rolled backwards and pinned the driver, Pamela Harvey, 66 of Sheffield, underneath, killing her.
City continues 'back door dealings, lack of transparency'
Mr. Mayor, we, as members of the Volunteer Fire Department, reach out to you today to express our severe disappointment with the latest rendition of a 28E agreement to establish the Agency for Fire and EMS Service that was presented during the Task Force meeting on Wednesday, July 28, 2024.
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