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Conference Mediations for Charles City, Decorah, Waverly-Shell Rock Wednesday (07.17)
The futures of what will eventually be three former Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) schools could be decided by state officials starting Wednesday (07.17). Charles City, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock (WSR) are all headed for mediation in separate efforts to join new conferences starting with the 2025-26 school year. Moves precipitated with the NEIC set to dissolve after the 2024-25 school year after current league members New Hampton, Cresco-Crestwood, and Waukon have opted to join the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) starting July 1, 2025.
Hudson, Clarksville fall in Regional Final softball games
Two area schools were battling to earn berths into the high school state softball tournament last night in Regional Final games held in Class 2A and 1A. West Fork shutout Hudson, 3-0. The Warhawks scored all their runs in the 1st inning. Hudson finishes its season with a 26-10 record.
Cedar Falls baseball wins 4A Substate Semifinal at Southeast Polk, 5-2
The high school baseball postseason continued last night with Substate Semifinal games in Class 4A and 3A. Cedar Falls won at Southeast Polk 5-2. The Tigers built a 5-1 lead after 4 innings and hung on for the win. Cedar Falls is now 23-13 this season and play next at...
First Ever State Record Fish in Iowa
(Lewis) Starting January 1, there will be a new list of state record fish to attempt to get in addition to the original list. On Saturday morning, DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen’s DNR Report on KSOM, the state conservation commission, established a set of records of large Iowa fish caught by anglers in June 1962, thus beginning the official list of State Record Fish. Interestingly, the first record submitted was from a seven-pound, four-ounce, 22.5-inch largemouth bass caught at Cold Springs Park southwest of Lewis.
W-SR at CP-U on KWAY Country
Listen Tuesday night to Sub State Semifinal baseball on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3. Tuesday evening the 23-12 Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks travel to play the 27-8 Center Point-Urbana Stormin’ Pointers. This game was postponed from last night due to storms. Pre-game at 6:45 and first pitch at 7:00.
Minnesota Man to Plead Guilty to Charges from High-Speed Pursuit in Northeast Iowa
A Minnesota man will plead guilty to charges connected to leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase earlier this spring that started near New Hampton. On April 12th, a Chickasaw County Sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop on a car driven by 24-year-old Quaddre White of St. Paul was clocked at 98 mph in a 55 mph zone on Highway 63. White initially pulled over, but then sped away.
Scott Peace joins UNI staff as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI Athletics has announced that Scott Peace will join the department's senior staff as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation. An active part of Division I athletics since 2012, Peace will assume his duties beginning July 22, 2024. "We are thrilled to have Scott join...
Clarksville survives and advances to softball regional final
The #13 (1A) Clarksville softball team will look to qualify for its second straight state tournament when it travels to #7 (1A) Southeast Warren for the 1A Region 5 final Monday. It’ll be a rematch of last year’s state quarterfinal, won 7-1 by the Indians. Clarksville (21-9) defeated...
Regional Final on Y99.3
Listen Monday night to Regional Championship softball on Y99.3. Monday evening the 21-9 Clarksville Indians travel to play the 22-2 Southeast Warren Warhawks. The winner goes to the State Tournament next week in Fort Dodge. Pre-game at 6:45 and first pitch at 7:00.
Waterloo police shooting in March justified, according to the attorney general's office
Iowa Attorney General Breanna Bird determined that the Waterloo police officer who shot and killed a man in March was justified in the use of deadly force and will not face criminal charges. After a brief standoff with police on March 26, police shot 41-year-old John Piazza when they said...
Downtown Waterloo Support Local Cash Mob
WATERLOO, Iowa — Downtown Waterloo is encouraging shoppers to participate in their monthly Support Local Cash Mob at Local Bar Hop located at 708 Jefferson St on July 23rd from 5 to 7 PM . Support Local Cash Mob is a community event that combines the popular concept of...
IC Repair and Iowa City host free repair event at East Side Recycling Center
IOWA CITY, Iowa — IC Repair is teaming up with the City of Iowa City and other agencies, to hold a repair event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd SE. The event provides an opportunity for anyone...
Iowa Basketball Notebook: Fran McCaffery on expectations for newcomers, Owen Freeman's growth, and defense
McCaffery spoke with reporters about Iowa's incoming freshmen group and other forwards on the roster, as well as the growth of Owen Freeman. Iowa is also looking to make a step forward on the defensive side of the floor. Let's dive into the important things that McCaffery noted on Monday.
Cedar Rapids tree debris collection
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids will be picking up tree debris left in the wake of Monday night's storms. Stack in the City right-of-way between the street and sidewalk, or within the first 10 feet of the street if there is no sidewalk. Report the collection location: call...
‘Crowded and aging’: Sheriff aims to relocate 43-year-old Johnson County Jail
Editor's Note: This is part one of an occasional series on the Johnson County Jail. In part two, local officials will share their thoughts on the jail's future. The Johnson County Jail at 511 S. Capitol Street in Iowa City has existed for more than four decades, having survived intense floods, tornadoes, and...
Three people, numerous minors charged after drug busts in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people and numerous minors are facing drug-related charges in Fayette County after the sheriff’s office said it searched two homes on Friday night. The searches happened at around 10 p.m. at a home in the 200 block of 3rd Street South in Maynard...
Iowa City man charged after police say he was found sleeping in truck with drugs, guns
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A man is facing charges after police said he was found sleeping in his vehicle while in possession of drugs and two guns in a parking lot at an Iowa City apartment building. In a criminal complaint, police said they were called to a parking...
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