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Lawsuit claims lies and potential bribery tied to Marengo plant
A lawsuit alleges that a company operating an alternative fuels plant in Marengo lied to, and may have bribed, public officials before a massive explosion injured workers there in 2022. Tali Washburn, a Pottawattamie County woman who worked for the company C6-Zero as its government relations director, is now suing C6-Zero, six of its affiliates […] The post Lawsuit claims lies and potential bribery tied to Marengo plant appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa City man accused of second domestic assault incident
An Iowa City man was arrested Sunday night after an alleged assault on the mother of his two children. The incident reportedly occurred at the Broadway Street residence of 45-year-old Lfils Luvoma at around 7:45pm. According to police, he pushed his girlfriend against the wall. She then attempted to get a phone out of Luvoma’s pants pocket, causing him to reportedly strike her several times in the back.
A New Dog Park Will Open in Cedar Rapids This Week
Cedar Rapids will get its third dog park later on this week! The 12th Avenue Dog Park is set to open its gates on Friday, July 19th at 10:30 a.m. Located at 405 12th Avenue SE in the Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood, the 12th Avenue Dog Park is around a half-acre in size. It is completely fenced-in and equipped with benches and concrete entry areas, but there is still more to come. The Cedar Rapids city website says:
Iowa Basketball: Diverse backgrounds, one home, Hawkeye basketball's chemistry is high despite roster turnover
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- It has been an offseason of change for Hawkeye hoops. Iowa will be without Tony Perkins and Patrick McCaffery while bringing in some potential key players. One thing that stands out about this year's group is that they come from all walks of life. Freshman Cooper Koch is an Iowa legacy. Chris Tadjo was born in Canada and played for NBA Academy in Mexico City. Seydou Traore is a New York native while Drew Thelwell was born in Florida and played basketball in Kentucky.
West Fork Advances to State Softball Tournament with Shutout of Hudson
The West Fork softball team advanced to next week’s state tournament with a 3-0 shutout of Hudson in the Class 2A Region 6 final in Sheffield Monday night. That was one of 12 strikeouts by Warhawk junior pitcher Libby Trewin who picked up the win for West Fork. Trewin pitched seven innings in the shutout of Hudson to advance to state.
Tornado confirmed in Davenport from Monday’s storms
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has confirmed a tornado hit Davenport during last night’s storms. Meteorologist Brian Pierce says they don’t know the full extent of the damage or the exact time the tornado touched down, but they do know with some confidence the size and scope of the tornado.
Camp Albrecht Acres Sustains Heavy Storm Damage
We are finding out a location in Dubuque County hit hard by yesterday’s storm was Camp Albrect Acres near Sherrill. On their social media pages, camp leaders say all campers are safe, but the camp sustained lots of damage with downed trees falling on some of the buildings and they are still without power and internet service.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark Replacement Drops Truth Bomb On Comparisons To Fever Star
Caitlin Clark is starring in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever currently, but in the college ranks, her former Iowa Hawkeyes squad is looking for ways to replace her. Enter Lucy Olsen, who transferred to Iowa from Villanova after three seasons with the Wildcats in an effort to help the team replace ...
The facts about generator options to power a home through outages
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Jeff Lanum of Electric Doctor is a Master Electrician and his business has been serving the area for nearly 20 years. The Electric Doctor strives to fulfill the “small electric jobs” market. They are also the only local Generac dealer in the area with a showroom which allows the customer to experience an orientation about types, sizes, and how the generator can be hooked up.
Johnson County leaders buy property to be used for affordable housing
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - 15 apartments will soon be available for affordable housing in Iowa City, after a $1.7 million purchase by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The property is at 1102 Hollywood Boulevard and includes two-bedroom, one-bathroom, partially furnished, two-story townhomes. The units are newly renovated according to a news release, but still need energy-efficient upgrades before people can move in.
Biz Buzz: Longtime area auto shop opens at new location under new owner; area electrician opens business; salon opens in Dubuque
GRAF, Iowa — A longtime Dubuque County automotive repair shop has opened at a new location under new ownership. Rick Soppe recently assumed ownership of Tri-State Auto Diagnostics at 491 Graf Road across from the Heritage Trail in Graf. He took over for Joe McKillip, who ran the business for over 30 years.
US Department of Labor recovers $33K in back wages, damages for Davenport tire shop employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division investigated a Davenport RNR Tire Express franchise location. The department found the operator failed to include non-discretionary bonuses in the regular rate of pay when calculating overtime pay, a Fair Labor Standards Act violation. The U.S....
St. Ambrose named 1 of America’s best colleges for 2024
St. Ambrose is being recognized for quality, affordable education by a national publication. St. Ambrose University is being honored nationally for high-quality education and affordability. Money.com recently published its annual list of America’s best four-year universities and colleges and St. Ambrose was named “One of America’s Best Colleges” for 2024. The magazine’s annual ranking measures […]
Young girl spreads smiles with handmade bracelets for children battling cancer
DEWITT, Iowa (KWQC) - A young girl from DeWitt is on a mission to spread smiles and hope to children battling cancer. Eight-year-old Marley Morris has a passion for making bracelets. But these aren’t just any bracelets. Each one is crafted with love and a mission to bring smiles to children fighting cancer at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Agriculture Recovery Center to Open in Cedar County on July 25
State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Cedar County on Thursday, July 25 from noon to 8 p.m. to help Iowans recover from spring tornado and storm damage. This walk-through event, designed as a resource fair, will provide...
Morgan Selected by Phillies in 9th Round of MLB Draft
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa junior Marcus Morgan was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in the 9th Round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Morgan was the 282nd pick overall. Morgan is the 33rd player drafted under head coach Rick Heller. The Iowa City,...
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