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Dubuque Street businesses raise concerns about ongoing construction in Iowa City
Construction on Dubuque Street is well underway; however, businesses in the area have seen noticeable revenue dips since construction began. To address some of their concerns, the Iowa City Downtown District has created a new gift card program. The Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project began on March 11 and is replacing...
NIACC To Offer A Training Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Starting this fall, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will offer the EDUCATE (Education, Career, and Training Experience) program, which will provide an inclusive and supportive environment for students with intellectual disabilities. EDUCATE is a four-semester post-secondary education program that will empower students by offering personalized academic support, career preparation, life skills development, and social opportunities The curriculum for each student will be individualized to incorporate the approved core classes of the program, as well as approved electives that are in the student’s area of interest.
Eastern Iowa Art Museum Offering Free Admission In July
You don't have to spend a lot of money to see some beautiful art. We always like to do free stuff and it's a bonus when it's inside with air conditioning. And some art and culture is never a bad idea. The Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport will be...
Softball Roundup: Solon Storms Past No. 11 West Liberty in Regional Semifinal
Solon had a strong start to the postseason on Thursday hammering 12 hits in an opening-round win over Vinton-Shellsburg. Things got a whole lot better for the Spartans on Saturday. Solon pounded 13 hits and exploded for 11 runs and rolled to a 11-1 win over No. 11 West Liberty...
1981 – Indee Shrine Race to Ed Sanger
Ed Sanger won the fourth annual El Kahir Shrine late model race at the Independence Motor Speedway. Co-promoters Jack Hunt (left) and Vern Weber (right) join Sanger in victory lane. Independence, Iowa (July 14, 1981) – Veteran Ed Sanger of Waterloo, took the lead at the drop of the green...
Bluejays Season Ends in Grinnell
The 2024 high school baseball season for Perry finished on Friday night after a 4-0 loss to Grinnell in the opening round of Class 3A Substate play. The top seeded Tigers were at home and they improved to 26-11 after scoring single runs in the first and sixth innings, and putting two on the board in the fourth. The Bluejays finish the season 11-18.
Whiting celebrates the 40th anniversary of “Children of the Corn”
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - It’s an iconic horror movie with ties to Siouxland. “On Set Cinema” is celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Children of the Corn” in a fun way, in Whiting Iowa. The movie was framed as being set in Gatlin, Nebraska, it was largely shot in Hornick, Salix, Sergeant Bluff and Whiting in the fall 1983.
Falcon Baseball pulls off stunner, beating #1 West Marshall in district final
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team pulled off what could be considered the greatest win in program history when it stunned #1 (2A) West Marshall in Saturday’s 2A District 3 final in State Center, a game that aired on 99 The Wave. The win advanced the Falcons to their third substate final game, putting them one win away from a first-ever state tournament appearance.
A Trio of Bands Brought Hard Rock Energy Dubuque’s Back Waters Stage
Q Casino + Resort's Back Waters Stage was booming with energy thanks to a trifecta of talent that performed at the ever-popular venue on Friday, July 12th. Three popular rock bands took the stage to treat a crowd of thousands to some of their favorite hits over the course of over three hours.
MidAmerican outage map shows power is back in Urbandale after Monday tornado
A round of severe weather, including at least one tornado, pushed through the Des Moines metro area during rush hour on Monday. Severe weather threats continued across the state and severe storms battered the Quad Cities area, leaving tens of thousands without power there. Follow more updates as Iowans continue to clean...
Regional Sports (7/15): Witt finishes second in Home Run Derby
(KMAland) -- Regional college sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. -Drew Waters named International League Player of the Week: https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/drew-waters-named-international-league-player-of-the-week. -Bobby Witt. Jr takes second in Home Run Derby: https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/bobby-witt-jr-falls-in-home-run-derby-finals-2024. Iowa. -Sandfort, Mulvey named to...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Iowa Residents
For the past 240 years, the United States Postal Service has played a key role in keeping the country connected. USPS officials have been trying to come up with ways to improve their revenue. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over...
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