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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.
Hey Iowa, Changes Are Coming to Your Favorite Target Store
Changes are coming to Target department stores across Iowa and the rest of the country beginning on July 15th. To be fair...there's a good chance this change doesn't affect you at all. Target will stop taking a once-popular form of payment beginning next week, and there's a good chance it's been years or even decades since you've paid at a Target register using one of these.
Iowa DNR Shares Info On At Least 6 Black Bears Roaming the State
Black Bears are on the move in the Hawkeye State. Earlier this week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shared some information on some black bears roaming throughout Eastern Iowa. Multiple sightings of black bears have been reported in Iowa in recent weeks, including in Cedar and Dubuque Counties. Once...
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...
Go-Hawks Named All Conference
Several Waverly-Shell Rock softball players have been named All-Conference in the school’s final season in the Northeast Iowa Conference. On 1st Team was: pitcher Maya Willey, infielder Megan Heyer and outfielders Natalie Beck and Sally Gade. On 2nd Team was: catcher Kaysey Fox, Infielder Emma Thompson and utility player Jillian Diercks. Waverly-Shell Rock was the conference champion.
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.
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...
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...
Falcon Baseball to face Roland-Story with state appearance on the line
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team will look to punch its ticket to its first ever state tournament appearance in Tuesday’s substate final against Roland-Story. The game will be held at Marshalltown and will air on 99 The Wave. Head Coach Brett Kleespies says the Norsemen have several underclassman contributors, but...
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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