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In the Absence of Water
As concerns with Iowa’s water quality continue to grow, here is a relevant episode from the archive. Too often one doesn’t know the value of something until it’s gone. When it’s a large body of water undergoing a long, slow disappearing act it’s easy to understand how something so devastating might go overlooked. But Jon Kounkel, from Friends of Coralville Lake, says if left untreated one day we will wake up to a marshland where the lake once stood.
Fireworks Fatal Incident, July 4th Death
Such incidents involving fireworks are quite common in Illinois. In the previous year, as per the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office, there were 108 injuries due to fireworks mishaps. The victims included a suburban man almost dying because he looked into an inactive firework tube and another man in his early thirties who died near Rockford while igniting fireworks. A young suburban man lost an eye and sustained severe facial injuries due to firework accidents. Also, in 2017, a man from Chicago died while putting together a July Fourth children’s firework show.
Orpheum Theatre goes on a ‘FUN-raising’ campaign
Galesburg’s Orpheum Theatre is hosting shows that its executive director says are designed to help bring in even bigger shows. Starting with Central Illinois Dueling Pianos later this month, the Orpheum is embarking on what it calls a “FUN-raiser”. You buy tickets, but instead of at a specific price, you pay what they’re instead calling a “minimum donation.”
Ottumwa RAGBRAI needs volunteers for successful overnight stop
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Volunteers are still in need to help make the "City on the Hill" the most memorable overnight stop for RABGRAI 2024. The Ottumwa RAGBRAI Committee says volunteer participation will be crucial in making this a successful event for the city, and over 20,000 RAGBRAI riders. They...
Ottumwa WW2 veteran shares memories, highlighting significance of Independence Day
OTTUMWA, Iowa — In light of Independence Day celebrations, take a moment to honor those who have fought for our nation's freedom. Ottumwa World War Two Veteran, Richard “Dick” Keep, described himself as a farm kid just trying to stay alive from 1943 to 1945. “Everybody wondered,...
Ravens Pound Panther Pitching, Sweep Season Series From Pekin
Ahead of a round of stormy weather battering southeast Iowa Tuesday, the Hillcrest Academy Raven softball team used their bats to do the same to Pekin pitching in a 13-9 win over the Panthers in Kalona. The two squads rode the see-saw through the first two innings with Pekin jumping up 3-0 after their first at-bat and the Ravens answering with five in the bottom half. The Panthers countered with three again in the top of two to lead 6-5 before Hillcrest put a handful more on the board to take the lead back at 10-6. Three more Raven runs in the third extended the lead to 13-6 and while Pekin would close to 13-9 after the fourth inning, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback in the weather shortened affair.
Grassley holds public Q&A in Albia
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley held an hour-long public Q&A session in Albia last Tuesday at the Monroe County Courthouse. About 40 people attended the meeting to speak with Grassley and share their concerns. Some of the questions asked included concerns about CRP payments being too high, the need for less...
Jefferson School Lofts: Oskaloosa’s New Affordable Housing Initiative for Seniors
Oskaloosa, IA – The historic Jefferson School is set to embark on a new journey as it transforms into the Jefferson School Lofts, a significant affordable housing project dedicated to senior citizens. This development, spearheaded by Cottage Hill Development under the name North Arrow Development, will bring 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units to the community, providing much-needed affordable living options for residents aged 55 and older.
Iowa Recruiting: Iose Epenesa will command impressive NIL value
No matter how poor the rankings may reflect the Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 recruiting class, in many ways, it won't matter if Kirk Ferentz and his staff can land Illinois edge rusher Iose Epenesa. Epenesa is a legacy player whose dad and brothers played for the Hawkeyes. Fittingly, he's the top...
Forgery, domestic abuse suspect taken into custody
A suspect in a 2023 forgery case and a 2018 domestic abuse case is now in custody. 38-year-old Antonio McLaurin of Chicago was booked into the Johnson County Jail just before 2:45 Friday morning. McLaurin is accused of depositing a fraudulent $14,222.39 check into a victim’s account using an ATM at Green State Credit Union on Mormon Trek Boulevard on July 5th of last year. Video footage reportedly shows him withdrawing money from the same account at ATMs in Cedar Rapids a short time later.
Suspect in fatal H Bar shooting reaches plea deal
A suspect accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Iowa City nightclub has reached a plea deal. Online court records show 21-year-old Antonio Scotton of Cedar Rapids reached the deal with prosecutors on Friday. Details and a sentencing date have not been released. The shooting took place outside the...
Iowa City man accused of pouring gasoline on victim during burglary reaches plea deal
An Iowa City man has reached a plea deal in a case involving him allegedly pouring gasoline on his victim during a residential burglary. Iowa City Police say in February of 2023 56-year-old Kieth Brookhart forced his way into a protected party’s bedroom, poured gasoline on the man, then struck him with a metal object multiple times. The man suffered multiple injuries.
Motorcyclist injured after hitting deer on Highway 16 near Canton
A motorcycle accident occurred on Highway 16, one mile west of Canton, resulting in moderate injuries for the rider. The incident took place on July 6, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., as reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Jeffrey A. Berhorst, a 23-year-old man from Canton, was driving a...
Iowa City’s 33rd annual jazz festival
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - People in Iowa City got the chance to enjoy live music in the city’s thirty-third annual Jazz Festival. The festivities kicked off last night with performances from numerous different jazz bands concluding with fireworks on the Pentacrest. This year featured more music from local...
The Sanctuary sets record straight on closing/rebranding rumors
A longtime Iowa City bar and restaurant is setting the record straight on rumors it was closing or rebranding as a sports bar. In recent weeks, rumors swirled on social media that The Sanctuary on South Gilbert Street would close and reopen as a sports bar. Some of those rumors even cited Iowa City area developer Tracy Barkalow…who many blame for shutting down the popular Magic Bus tailgate party when he bought its old location at 817 Melrose Avenue in 2010…as the new Sanctuary owner.
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