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Durant car show returns July 21 expects more than 100 vehicles
Durant resident Miles Budelier may be a car show enthusiast, but he doesn’t attend more than one car show annually. That’s the Durant Car Show he’s put together since 2017, where he gets to show off his classic 1969 Dodge Charger, a vehicle he’s had since high school, on Sunday, July 21 at the Durant High School parking lot at 406 7th St.
Catholic Diocese funds $15,000 for St. Joseph's Family Faith Club
Father Guillermo Trevino quotes an adage in Spanish to convey the importance of parents’ roles as faith formation leaders in their families: “Las padres son los primeros y mejores maestros.” In English: “The parents are the first and best teachers!”. Catholic Extension Society, affirming that message,...
Red, White & Boom! has new date
Red, White & Boom! has officially been rescheduled! The Quad Cities Chamber announced in an email that Red, White and Boom!, postponed due to rising levels along the Mississippi River, has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 7. The event and fireworks display will still be in downtown Davenport and Rock Island, with fireworks at dusk. […]
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree is just days away — here’s what you need to know
One of the trucking industry’s most highly anticipated events is taking place next week in Walcott, Iowa. The 45th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree is taking place Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Iowa 80 truck stop located off I-80 at Exit 284 in Walcott, Iowa.
Washington Woman Arrested on Felony Drug Warrants
On June 29th at approximately 10:49 pm the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Cedar Rapids Police Department that they had a subject in custody that was wanted in Washington County. They arrested 49-year-old Wendee Chalupa of Washington on three counts of controlled substance violation, a Class C Felony, three counts of possession of a controlled substance, a Class D Felony, and failure to affix drug stamp, a Class D Felony. Bond was set at $40,000 and extradition arrangements were made with the Washington County Jail. Chalupa later bonded out. KCII will bring you more information as it becomes official.
La Crosse resident wanted in Iowa for decade-old charges; claims she’s never been to Iowa
A 36-year-old La Crosse woman is facing criminal charges in Iowa that date back more than a decade, even though she denies having ever been in the state. Jennifer Gudgeon appeared before a La Crosse County judge this week, on a charge of being a fugitive. An arrest warrant for...
Zach Johnson fires opening round -6 at John Deere Classic
SILVIS, IL — On the first day of play at the John Deere Classic, Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson impressed his large group of followers with a 65-shot 6-under-par finish after round one. This opening round performance is a 7-stroke improvement from last year, when Johnson shot +1 on...
Bailey Lux Visited Her Two Favorite Basketball Stars For Her Make-A-Wish
Bailey Lux, the 14-year-old warrior from Carroll was reunited with her two favorite basketball stars during the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces game last (Tuesday) night. Lux, who has been battling MPNST Sarcoma for the past two years, discovered in May after starting a low dose oral chemo, that the treatment was not effective and the cancer spread very quickly since the last scans. Bailey’s father, Kraig Lux, often referred to as Kj, says she is now entering a new chapter of the fight, chemo free.
4th Annual Wine Fest Returns In September To Popular Iowa Casino
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Clinton is proud to announce their 4th Annual Wine Fest event has been announced for this September. This event is free to the public and will feature Revelation – A Tribute to Journey in the Wild Rose Courtyard. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September...
Chocolates Sold in Iowa Part of Massive Recall
Chocolates sold in Iowa and eight other states are part of a massive recall due to a risk of Salmonella poisoning. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration initiated a recall on more than four million pounds of chocolate and confectionary products from Clasen Quality Chocolate in Madison, Wisconsin.
Clarksville Softball notches quality non-conference win over North Linn Wednesday
The #14 (1A) Clarksville softball team earned an 8-4 home win over #8 (1A) North Linn Wednesday in a rematch of last year’s state tournament semifinal game, won by the Lynx. North Linn got on the board with one run in the first, but the Indians answered with four in the bottom of the first, including a 2RBI single by Jeni Johnson. She and Maya Backer each drove in additional runs, and the Indians led 7-1 after four. After North Linn scored another run, Hannah Wangsness drove in a run in the sixth to complete the scoring. Backer was 2-for-3 to lead the way.
A Popular Farmers Market Vendor is Opening a Cedar Rapids Cafe
Get ready for a new cafe in SE Cedar Rapids! Thanks to a new article from The Cedar Rapids Gazette, we now know that The Salsa Guy is set to open a brick-and-mortar location!. According to the official Facebook page, The Salsa Guy offers "fresh, high-quality, locally produced salsas, guacamoles, salad dressings, and BBQ sauces." You can typically find them serving up delicious breakfast burritos on 2nd Ave during the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Markets, but they also sell their products inside of local Hy-Vee stores. I know this because I buy a container of their Summer Salsa from the Oakland Road Hy-Vee at least once a month. It's SO GOOD.
Recreational boating banned on Mississippi River near Dubuque due to flooding
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - An order by the U.S. Coast Guard bans recreational boating on the Mississippi River near Dubuque due to flooding. “When the high water comes up like this, it grabs everything on the islands, trees erode in,” said Brent Groesch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “It’s a very dangerous situation to be in.”
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