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Uptown Getdown music series to return to Marion in August, here's who will be preforming
MARION, Iowa — The Uptown Getdown music series is coming to uptown Marion beginning August 1st. That music series is being hosted by the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Organizers say music goers will have the chance to enjoy live music -- and great food -- in the heart of town. This year's events are being held on 7th Avenue due to the ongoing construction in City Square Plaza.
Cedar Falls Public Safety K9 to be medically retired
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Falls Public Safety K9 will find a new line of work after officials say she has stopped responding well to high-pressure situations. City officials said the decision came after a consultation with the trainer and the breeder, who said Boona suffers from extreme canine anxiety.
Two Guys: Big Ten Media Days recap and problems with the CFP
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel are in-person for a recap of Hassel’s quick visit to Iowa, Big Ten Media Days, and what they learned about the Hawkeyes. The College Football Playoff has a big problem and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.
DNR: Ethanol plant pollution likely harmed public health for years near Shell Rock
The POET facility near Shell Rock produces about 140 million gallons of ethanol each year and other products. (Photo courtesy of Google Earth) An ethanol-producing facility in northeast Iowa expelled excessive pollutants into the air for several years that can cause cancers and other health effects, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Kyle Grable Rounds Out Gymnastics Staff
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Kyle Grable has been named an assistant coach for the University of Iowa gymnastics team, head coach Jen Llewellyn announced Friday. “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Kyle to the Hawkeye family,” said Llewellyn. “Kyle has a wealth of experience in his 17-year coaching career. His knowledge for the sport in both the collegiate and elite world will be instrumental in moving the program to new heights. He brings with him a deep passion and joy for the sport and has an excellent ability in helping each student athlete grow to be the very best version of themselves to be a champion in the gym and a champion in life.”
American Pickers’ Frank Fritz relies on ‘long-term nursing care’ after stroke as conservator demands access to his funds
AMERICAN Pickers star Frank Fritz has been relying on “skilled nursing care” that will be “long-term” two years after he suffered a debilitating stroke. Frank, 60, has been under a conservatorship and guardianship since he suffered a stroke at his Le Claire, Iowa home in July 2022, as he has been in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation.
Vandals paint racist and anti-gay symbols and slurs in NE Iowa
Cedar Falls is fighting a wave of hate speech that’s appearing through graffiti. Several sites along the city’s trails and public infrastructure were spray-painted with swastikas and homophobic slurs this week. Sonja Bock, a member of the Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission, points to the current divisive political...
Heartlanders extend affiliation with Minnesota Wild
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Heartlanders on Friday announced a three-year affiliation extension with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. Under the affiliation agreement, the Heartlanders will continue to serve as a resource for the development efforts and personnel needs of both the Iowa Wild and Minnesota Wild. The agreement allows Wild prospects to be assigned to the Heartlanders for developmental purposes throughout the season.
Lundquist Lawsuit Against Charles City School Board Headed for Trial
The lawsuit filed by former Superintendent Anne Lundquist against all five members of the Charles City School Board appears headed for trial. In April, Lundquist was placed on administrative leave while, according to School Board President David Schrodt, the district investigated allegations that raised “questions about Dr. Lundquist’s fitness for duty and ability to serve as an employee of the Charles City Community School District.”
Iowa Basketball Among Final Five for 2025 4-Star PF Brady Koehler
The Iowa Hawkeyes are among the final five schools in consideration for four-star power forward Brady Koehler, who highlighted the importance of building relationships with coaches in his selection process. Koehler is ranked as a four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals. He is listed as the nation's No. 65...
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Atlantic Mayor a Part of ISU College of Design, Extension, and Outreach Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop July 30-31
(Ames) Iowa Mayor Grace Garrett is one of six Mayors statewide participating in the Iowa State University College of Design, which, in partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach, will host the Iowa Mayors’ Design Workshop (IMDW) July 30–31 on the Iowa State campus. The IMDW will serve as...
North Iowa grocer wins national award
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A local independent grocer has won a national honor. SpartanNash, a wholesale supplier of food to over 2,100 retail locations nationwide, recognized Randy’s Neighborhood Market during its 2024 Food Solutions Expo. Randy’s Neighborhood Market received the Large Market Size Performance Award for providing shoppers with “spectacular value and quality with private label products.
Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking; study identifies risk in PA counties
(The Hill) – Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
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