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Jury Awards $35.7 Million To Iowa Crash Victim
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A jury has awarded what may be a state-record $35.7-million in damages to a woman injured in a crash with a semi. A tractor-trailer owned by Cedar Rapids-based Westside Transport, turned in front of 18 year-old Margaret McQuillen's car in the fog on Highway 151 outside Anamosa in 2020.
Three reasons why wrestling is so ingrained in the culture of Iowa
On Nov. 19 in Iowa City, nearly 15,000 people gathered to watch the No. 3 Iowa wrestling program take on No. 16 Oregon State. Busch Lights, Carver Cones and other merchandise were flying off the shelves at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. ...
Cedar Rapids woman charged with assault after spitting incident
A Cedar Rapids woman was arrested after an alleged reckless driving incident that ended with her spitting on a person who confronted her. The incident occurred at the Casey’s on Broadway Street on the afternoon of June 13th. 22-year-old Shalia Lewis of 12th Street NE was reportedly identified as the driver of a Chevy Tahoe with dealer plates, driving recklessly. Police say she moved in and out of traffic, passed vehicles on the shoulder and followed another vehicle to the convenience store.
As farmland conservation lags, so does progress in curtailing Gulf's 'dead zone'
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The cover crop that blankets Dan Voss’ farmland from late fall into the spring gives comfort to the Eastern Iowa farmer because he knows heavy spring rain won’t wash away his topsoil. The off-season crops also serve another purpose, soaking up excess fertilizer. But for every one Dan Voss,...
Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
Activists in Iowa City protest state-level immigration law
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Activists across Iowa protested a state immigration law that was set to take effect July 1. The law would allow law enforcement to file criminal charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry to the U.S. The law is...
Iowa opioid settlement dollars are starting to come in, but most remain unspent
Iowa is just starting to receive what will ultimately be $174 million in opioid settlement funds over the course of 18 years. But how the money will be spent is concerning public health experts and advocates.
Carbon pipeline builder proposes meeting dates to consider Iowa expansion plans
The company that recently gained approval from state regulators for its carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa wants to proceed with expansion requests for that system starting in late August. Summit Carbon Solutions has proposed new public informational meeting dates for 23 counties that would span about four weeks, according...
Iowa City woman accused of stealing stolen IPhone, using stolen card at convenience store
An Iowa City woman was arrested after allegedly selling a stolen cellphone and using a card stolen during the same incident at a local convenience store. Police say 38-year-old Bridget Dual of Sycamore Street used the card, which had allegedly been stolen during a residential burglary committed earlier that day, twice at the Casey’s on Highway 965 on April 4th during the 5am hour, spending over $35. Later that morning, Dual went to SmartphonesPlus in Coralville at around 11:15 and sold an IPhone 14 pro that allegedly had been stolen during the same burglary. She received $451 for the device, which is valued at $999.99.
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Iowa City roommates arrested after reported dispute over convenience store fried chicken
A pair of Iowa City roommates was arrested after a reported dispute with convenience store staff over a lack of fried chicken. Iowa City Police say 23-year-old Cardaeja Jones and 47-year-old Martina Smith…who live together on Cross Park Avenue…were at Kwik Star on Keokuk Street just before 11:45 Thursday night when they became upset that there were no more eight-piece chicken boxes on the hot food rack. The two allegedly began following an employee around the store, despite being told that they had been trespassed and the police had been called.
IA/MN Congresswomen introduce legislation to crack down on drug trafficking on sociial media
WASHINGTON DC – Congresswomen from Minnesota and Iowa have joined together to promote bipartisan legislation to stop drug trafficking on social media platforms and help law enforcement counter the sale of illicit drugs on social media platforms. U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) introduced the Cooper...
A look back on the Iowa Hawkeyes' only winless season
Since 1973, the Iowa Hawkeyes have finished the season with a losing record 14 times. Half of them happened in consecutive seasons following the worst season in program history. The 1973 season saw the Hawkeyes finish with an 0-11 record. Let's just say that if you were disgusted by the...
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