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Will Cedar Rapids Get a New Casino in 2025?
Looks like the poker-faced politicos are gearing up for a high-stakes showdown over casino licenses in the 2025 legislative session! After letting a two-year casino moratorium slip through their fingers like a bad hand, some state lawmakers are ready to ante up for a fresh round of legislative action. What...
Byrnes Pool in Waterloo closed for the season due to mechanical pump failure
WATERLOO, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Byrnes Pool in Waterloo has closed for the summer due to a mechanical pump failure. The closure began Monday, July 23rd, which is 18 days early. Staff will contact those signed up for swim lessons at the pool. “We have made every attempt...
Caitlin Clark, Duke Slater and more: Herky on Parade statues made into bobbleheads
Fan-favorite, life-sized Herky statues are now available in miniature form. Bobblehead versions of 26 statues from the third edition of Herky on Parade are on sale through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum website. ...
Corda Credit Union set to open new branch in North Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KGAN) — Corda Credit Union will be expanding to North Liberty. The new branch, slated to open in late 2025, will be located in the Solomon’s Landing development, on the north side of West Penn Street, west of North Jones Boulevard. The facility will include...
Economist: Deere prepares for future losses
An Iowa State University professor says layoffs at John Deere reflect a broader cycle in the agriculture economy. The agricultural giant announced 610 workers at three factories would be without jobs by Aug. 30. That included 510 workers in the Quad-Cities area and 100 more in Dubuque. In a statement...
Iowa Former Women's Basketball Coach Gets Herky Statue
(Iowa City, IA) -- Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder has her own Bluder-style Herky statue. The Hawkeye mascot features Bluder's hairstyle, championship rings and a basketball net. Bluder retired from the program this year after coaching at Iowa for 24 years. From the University of Iowa Women's Basketball...
Biz Buzz: Sports store opens at Dubuque mall; Maquoketa radio station finds buyer, boutique opens Dyersville location
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from across the tri-states. This edition highlights developments in Dubuque, Maquoketa and Dyersville, Iowa. A national...
Cant-miss summer fun in Johnson Co. from live music to movies in the park and Swisher Fun Days
Though the end of summer is looming, there is still plenty to do in Iowa City and Johnson County, from live music to free activities and small-town celebrations. Here are five things to do during the last weekend of July. Swisher Fun Days ...
Xavier basketball: Sean Miller wants to return to form defensively this season
As Xavier's summer workouts wind down, head coach Sean Miller has identified defense as a focal point for the upcoming fall preseason practices. Miller made the comments on the latest episode of his podcast during an episode where he and his co-hosts Paul Fritschner and Adam Baum were discussing the team's offseason progress. During the show, he emphasized the necessity of developing a strong defensive identity.
Isolated Storms Through Wednesday Morning Followed by Sunshine
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Isolated showers & storms are possible overnight & Wednesday morning followed by sunshine for the remainder of the workweek. Isolated storms will be possible across the region overnight as the cold front travels south. Overnight lows will cool into the mid 60s. Your First Alert:...
Animal Services in Iowa City conducting an investigation regarding a cat bite incident
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, Iowa City Animal Services is currently searching for details regarding the vaccination status of a cat that bit someone on Sunday. According to reports, a cat with white fur and no collar was involved in a bite incident that occurred on Streb...
Neighbors help save man who drove his car into a pond in middle of the night
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A man is in the hospital after driving his car into a private pond in the middle of the night in Cedar Falls. His neighbors are credited for helping save him. Cedar Falls Public Safety says a resident called after midnight on...
Mike Doyle Announced as President-Elect
The Board of Regents of Loras College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Doyle, J.D. (’91) as president-elect. Doyle will return to Loras in August to ensure a smooth presidential transition and work with President Jim Collins (’84), who has served as president for the past twenty years and will retire in May 2025. Doyle will succeed Collins on June 1, 2025.
Nashua Woman Among 20 Compete On Live Lottery Game Show At Iowa State Fair
Three North Iowans are among the 20 contestants who will compete on a live lottery game show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair with a chance to win up to $5 million. The Iowa Lottery says they received more than 67,000 entries into their “Fair Fever” promotion that will conclude with the game show on opening day of this year’s Iowa State Fair. Contestants slated to play include Michelle Cerwinske of Nashua, Ryan Habeger of Algona, and Scott Stewart of Waterloo.
Dream City to break ground on entrepreneurial hub facility in Iowa City August 2
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — An eastern Iowa non-profit is getting ready to break ground on a redevelopment project that will bring in a new business hub. Dream City is a non-profit organization that advocates for community empowerment. They are planning to build an entrepreneurial hub facility. Organizers said...
Estherville-Lincoln Central softball falls in state quarterfinal round to Davenport Assumption, 6-5
FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCAU) – The #5 Estherville-Lincoln Central softball team is headed to the consolation bracket following a 6-5 loss to #4 Davenport Assumption, 6-5. Jasey Anderson led E-LC, going 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI from a triple and home run. E-LC will play either #8 Solon in the consolation bracket on Wednesday, […]
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