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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.
Iowa school district delaying first day
SIGOURNEY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Sigourney Community School District is delaying the first day of school for all grades until Monday. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the district said the boiler room in the elementary school has a couple of non-fire related code needs. That work is expected to be completed by the end of Friday.
Small Game Seasons Begin Soon Across Iowa
As summer transitions into fall, hunters across Iowa are gearing up for the start of the small game hunting season. With abundant populations of rabbits, squirrels, and mourning doves, the season promises excitement and ample opportunities for both seasoned hunters and newcomers alike. My vote for aspiring, first-time hunters and kids is definitely squirrels. It's how I got my start hunting. They're abundant, and quite tasty when slow cooked in cream of mushroom soup. YUM!
Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation child care availability website
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind website called Iowa Child Care Connect (childcareconnect.iowa.gov) to help Iowans more easily find childcare availability near their homes, where they attend school, or near parents and caretakers’ workplaces. “Using Iowa’s Child Care Connect, Iowa parents will be able to...
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
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