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Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford grad Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s point guard. After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard, writes Scott Dochterman for The Athletic.
High schoolers in rural, western Illinois learn the history of why their town is white
CUBA — Nestled between vast stretches of cornfields in western Illinois, Cuba is home to about 1,100 people. It is also 95 percent white, according to the last U.S. census. Once in a while, Cuba High School history teacher Joe Brewer’s students ask him why. “My students want...
Iowa Hawkeye Football Schedule Prep: Week 11 vs. Maryland
The 2024 regular season will near its end as the Hawkeyes make one final road trip to College Park, Maryland to take on the Terrapins. The Iowa Hawkeyes have met Maryland in four games, all since Maryland joined the Big Ten. While the Terps shocked Iowa in 2014, each of the past three games has gone to the Hawkeyes in comfortable fashion.
River Bend Food Bank at Princeton Fairgrounds this Saturday
River Bend Food Bank will again visit Starved Rock Country for a food distribution. The Davenport, Iowa group is coming to the Bureau County Fairgrounds this Saturday, July 27. If you are low on food – no matter where you are - you're invited to come and register at 9:15. Indoor distribution will start at 10 and will likely take two hours.
All-star cast of former players turn out for Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field dedication
An all-star cast of former players representing four decades joined family, friends and city dignitaries Sunday at H.T. Custer Park where the baseball diamond was officially named in memory of late longtime coach Jimmy Isaacson. On May 6, the Galesburg City Council unanimously approved naming the baseball diamond at H.T....
Local bottle redemption center owners expanding to Ankeny
ANKENY, IOWA — At the very end of the 2023 Iowa Legislative session, lawmakers passed the bottle bill with several goals. One was growing bottle redemption center businesses across the state. Ames Bottle & Can opened up right after lawmakers made changes to the law. The two owners opening up the part time business with […]
Iowa kids wanted to sell ice cream once on RAGBRAI. Their grandpa urged them to do the week
EMERSON — For Brian Clarke, waterslides are a must-do on RAGBRAI. "You should always do the slip and slides whenever you see one," said the 35-year-old Iowa City cyclist who is riding in his sixth RAGBRAI this year. Clarke, who stood akimbo feet away from the inflatable palm tree waterslide, was drenched, trying to catch his breath from running at top speed and flinging his body on the slide where he was met by the rush of swashing water.
Police: Man died from gunshot wound in East Moline
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Police are investigating after a man died from a gunshot wound. Police said the incident is isolated with no ongoing threat to the public, after preliminary investigations. East Moline police responded at 6:32 a.m. Sunday to a report of an unknown problem in the 200...
CPKC To Close Several Muscatine Rail Crossings For Repairs This Week
(Muscatine, IA) -- Several railroad crossings in Muscatine will close this week for tie replacement and other maintenance. CPKC Railroad will close the Dick Drake Way and Sampson Street crossings today. Work is expected to take three days. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
Run To The Party At The Bix Mix In Downtown Davenport
The Quad Cities never halfway does anything and this year is the Quad-City Times Bix 7's 50th birthday! So the parties will be extra poppin' for sure. We at the Rock n' Roll Mansion will definitely be drinking bevys and eating pizza on the sidelines cheering on the runners. You go, athletic peeps. Here's the good news: you don't have to be an elite runner or even a Bix walker to enjoy the festivities in downtown Davenport. All you have to have is a desire to party (and an ability to rally if your crew is that strong).
Help Eastern Iowa Kids by Buying a Blizzard from Dairy Queen
I know that every day is a great day for ice cream, but this Thursday is especially good. 2024's Miracle Treat Day is coming up on July 25th!. Miracle Treat Day is the best day of the year to head to a local Dairy Queen and order your favorite Blizzard. Why? Well, the official press release reads:
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