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247Sports includes Iowa football’s 2024 slate among easiest Big Ten schedules
There’s no such thing as an easy schedule in the Big Ten. But, there are varying degrees of difficulty, and, in the new-look, 18-team Big Ten, there will be years where a schedule is just downright nasty. According to most analysts nationally, though, the Iowa Hawkeyes came out on the right end of that equation in 2024. 247Sports’ Grant Hughes gave Iowa the third-easiest Big Ten schedule, ranking Iowa’s slate No. 16 out of the 18 Big Ten members. Iowa has to play Ohio State at Columbus but has a favorable draw in the new-look Big Ten. The Hawkeyes miss Oregon, Michigan and Penn...
Pilcher's 2 grand slams, Conlon perfection, gives Xavier blowout win
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Xavier's standout junior pitcher Braylen Conlon struck out 8 of the 9 batters she faced, and Katie Pilcher belted two grand slams in two innings, helping Xavier to a 13-0 win over West Delaware in a mercy-rule shortened 3 innings. Pilcher has now hit 10...
Former Iowa Hawkeye Keegan Murray to tee off at John Deere Classic Pro-Am
SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - Former Iowa Hawkeye basketball star Keegan Murray will tee off at this year’s John Deere Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday. Murray is paired up with 2013 John Deere Classic Champion and Iowa-native Zach Johnson. The pair will play nine holes and they’re set to tee off on the 10th hole at 10:45 a.m.
Assault on women's autonomy leaves Iowans with a choice
Sami Scheetz represents Iowa House district 78, covering part of Cedar Rapids. In a few short weeks, my wife and I will welcome a baby girl into our family. It’s the best feeling in the world. It’s also terrifying: as a father, I’m faced with the prospect that I’ll raise a daughter in a state where she has less freedom than her grandmother enjoyed.
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.
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...
On3 assigns ‘medium’ pressure check ranking to Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz
When the 2024 college football season commences, it will mark Kirk Ferentz’s 26th season at the helm for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite an offense that ranked last nationally in total offense and second-to-last in the country in scoring offense, Ferentz and Iowa posted a 10-4 (7-2 Big Ten) record in 2023. The offensive futility did finally result in then-interim athletics director Beth Goetz electing not to retain former offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz. After a lengthy search, Iowa replaced Brian Ferentz with former Western Michigan head coach Tim Lester. Even with that offensive uncertainty and the general offensive ineptitude of late, Iowa has recorded...
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...
Rain delay pushes Kernels vs. River Bandits to Wednesday doubleheader
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Kernels and the River Bandits' Tuesday game has been postponed to Wednesday, July 3, due to rain. The teams will play a doubleheader beginning at 4:30 p.m., and the second game will be 30 minutes after the end of the first game. Visit kernels.com...
"The fight hasn't stopped:" Iowa immigration law blocked for now, protesters blast appeal
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa law that was meant to go into effect on Monday is currently on hold as it makes its way through the court system. Now, protesters are blasting Attorney General Brenna Bird's appeal of the court's injunction. The law seeks to make illegal re-entry...
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...
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.
Big Ten Life Series: Agricultural Experience
Nebraska’s Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives Mya Felder traveled to Coralville, Iowa, for the Big Ten Life Series Agricultural Experience, Jul. 25-27. Felder and other Big Ten Representatives visited Kroul Farm, where they learned about the business and process of farming. “We truly got to see all sides of the...
Food insecurity in Eastern Iowa: Where to get help and how to donate, volunteer
HACAP Food Reservoir says more people are facing food insecurity, and they're distributing thousands of pounds more food than usual to pantries in Eastern Iowa. Here are some resources from HACAP and ways you can get involved:. HACAP has a mobile pantry where people can drive or walk up and...
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.
New Restaurant Opens in the Former District 23 in Cedar Rapids
A Mexican restaurant with a couple of other Iowa locations has expanded into Cedar Rapids! Say hello to La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood!. La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood held its official grand opening at 2825 6th St SW back on June 14th, just about a week after welcoming customers for the first time. The new restaurant has replaced District 23, which just opened its doors in July of 2023. It closed its doors less than six months later, on Christmas Eve. Prior to that, it was the home of Los Compadres, which is now located on 33rd Ave SW.
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