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Economic Summit: Inflation, interest challenge agriculture
ANKENY, Iowa — The economic pressures facing Iowa agriculture are strong, but experts said there are still reasons to be optimistic during the Iowa Farm Bureau’s annual economic summit June 14. Farmers and ag stakeholders gathered in Ankeny to hear a forecast of the environment for the industry,...
Iowa Man Sentenced to Prison for Hog Weight Fraud Scheme
A federal judge has sentenced Robert Bickerstaff, 52, from Rock Rapids, Iowa, to six months in prison for defrauding pork producers. Bickerstaff, who served as the regional manager of an Iowa livestock dealer, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, according to federal court records. As the regional manager, Bickerstaff supervised livestock...
Popular Retailer With a Handful of Iowa Locations Contemplating Closing
We've seen a large number of national retailers and restaurants throw in the towel recently. Once popular businesses like Walgreens and Red Lobster have been shuttering locations across the country, including Iowa. Now we're hearing of another possible business closing, and they have a few locations in Iowa that would...
Charity Golf Event Hosted by Cedar Rapids Native Zach Johnson
Cedar Rapids native, Master's champion, and Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson made a return visit to his hometown yesterday (July 1) to host the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic. This isn't the first Iowan to give back to his home state this week as former Iowa Hawkeye, Cooper DeJean hosted a youth football camp at Kinnick Stadium this past Sunday (June 30).
Iowa City woman charged with OWI after driving off demolished bridge
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - On June 29th, 2024, a 45-year-old woman was arrested after driving into a construction zone and driving off a bridge. Investigators say Rosalia Chavez Amaya drove a 2015 Ford Explorer into a clearly marked construction zone and around equipment and signs and then off a demolished bridge. Chavez Amaya allegedly had bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech, and smelled of alcohol when officials arrived on the scene. Responders conducted a field sobriety test and she blew a 0.120% BAC.
Thirty homes left without water for six hours due to water main break that caused sinkhole
On Tuesday The City of Cedar Rapids provided an update after a Jeep fell into sinkhole because of a water main break. The statement was provided by Roy Hesemann, Director of the Utilities Division of the City of Cedar Rapids and says:. "At approximately 1:30 p.m. yesterday, there was a...
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Illinois, Iowa as company moves to Mexico
MOLINE, Ill. (WTVO) — The John Deere company announced it will be laying off nearly 600 employees in Illinois and Iowa as it gets ready to move to Mexico. The tractor and harvester manufacturer said it would be cutting 280 workers from its East Moline plant in Illinois, and 230 employees at a Davenport, Iowa […]
New Speeding Ticket Law in Cedar Rapids Goes Into Effect
Just so you know, if you're over 11 mph in Cedar Rapids, you will get a ticket. As the Fourth of July approaches, the celebration of freedom is accompanied by a crucial reminder: safety takes center stage. And with that, this fun reminder from the Cedar Rapids Police Department. The...
Iowa Great Lake’s officials begin brainstorming how to relieve flooded lakes
Iowa's great lakes are overflowing and many lakefront homeowners are dealing with water-damaged basements or worse. county officials say plans to help residents and prevent more flooding is in the works.
Lisa Bluder Receives Nickname From Caitlin Clark Before Fever vs. Aces WNBA Clash
Former Iowa Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder has cemented her status as a legend. Perhaps her biggest accomplishment of all was how she helped develop Caitlin Clark into a generational talent that is truly changing the sport of women's basketball. Clark and Bluder have a great relationship. ...
Softball Roundup: Miller and Jensen Homer as Solon Blanks Anamosa
Addie Miller and Kendall Jensen each homered as Solon defeated Anamosa 10-0 in five innings in a non-conference game on Monday in Solon. Solon improved to 14-20 with the win while Anamosa dropped to 8-16 with the loss. Jensen earned the win in the circle allowing just three hits and...
A quick change in rainfall totals reinforces the changing tides of farming - Kelly Nieuwenhuis
Excessive and extreme rainfall made for some very long days in parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Kelly Nieuwenhuis has farmed in five decades and this rainfall near his Primghar, Iowa farm reminds him of some noteworthy years of 1983, 1993, 2011, 2018 and 2019. What is different in 2024 is part of our conversation along with the variability of his area and the rest of the Corn Belt and in just how different this is than the last two growing seasons.
CBS Sports gives Kirk Ferentz top-third spot in Big Ten coach rankings
The Big Ten is ushering in a new era of teams and with that comes a new cast of main characters. The Big Ten sees four new head coaches joining the mix. But, none of them have been at their programs as long as Kirk Ferentz has been with the Iowa Hawkeyes. As always, the new coaches require a shuffling of the ranks. Who is the best? Who is improving? Who is on the hot seat? One coach who firmly controls his position and has no worries is Kirk Ferentz. After another 10-win season last year, Ferentz has climbed up the pecking...
Cedar Rapids unveils The Yard and ImOn Stage at Kingston Yard, set to open July 3
The 1st & 1st Development announced on Tuesday that the grand opening of The Yard and ImOn Stage at Kingston Yard will be on Wednesday, July 3rd at 11:00 am. This new park, located in downtown Cedar Rapids, offers free entertainment, live music, and special events, featuring the largest public access outdoor TV screen in the Corridor.
One Person Arrested After Overnight Police Chase in Cedar Rapids
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- One person is in custody after a pursuit overnight in Cedar Rapids. Police say the pursuit ended on I-380 and County Home Road around 2:30 Tuesday morning. Investigators haven't said where the chase started. The identity of the suspect has not yet been release, and the chase remains under investigation.
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