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Lynx can’t get past Algona
ALGONA — The Webster City baseball team couldn’t hold off Algona in a Class 3A first round game on Friday. The Lynx (17-14 overall) built a 5-3 lead over the Bulldogs (26-7), but Algona scored seven runs in the fifth and sixth to earn a 10-5 victory, their third this season over Webster City.
Boone Little League All Stars advance
Following an opening round bye, the Boone Little league All Stars opened play Sunday representing the State of Iowa in the 2024 Little League Central Region Intermediate Baseball Tournament. Boone took advantage of an 8 run first inning and a timely RBI triple by Duke Darby late in the game to defeat Ohio 13-9. Darby connected on a pair of RBI triples to lead a balanced Boone offence.
No charges in fatal Cedar Rapids police shooting, Iowa Attorney General decides
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — No charges will be filed in the fatal police shooting of 40-year-old David Vanderhamm, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has decided. According to a report from Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Vanderhamm's mother called 911 and asked officers to take her son to the hospital for a mental health evaluation shortly before 2:30 p.m. on April 6, telling officers that her son was "violent and paranoid and had access to a gun." Two officers arrived and escorted Vanderhamm to the hospital, where he refused treatment and left the facility.
EDITORIAL: Cedar Rapids casino backers try again
Cedar Rapids investors are preparing a third attempt to win a casino license from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, which would allow for the construction of a $250 million casino complex on the west bank of the Cedar River downtown. Story continues below. The commission plans to hire a...
Mason City woman sentenced for stealing over $100,000
MASON CITY, Iowa – Embezzling from a Clear Lake business is sending a Mason City woman to prison. Malorie Lynn Hallock, 40, pleaded guilty to first-degree theft. Investigators say she stole more than $123,000 while she worked at Studio 65 in Clear Lake between January and October of 2023.
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.
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Davenport Has No Immunity From Collapse Lawsuits
(Davenport, IA) -- No immunity from prosecution for the city, or current and former employees. That was the decision handed down late last week by the Iowa Supreme Court in connection with lawsuits over the collapse of a Davenport apartment building in May of last year. The city, and two...
Opponents Of Cedar Rapids Casino Want License Moratorium Renewed
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- With the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission ready to consider an application from a Linn County group for a casino in Cedar Rapids, those opposed are still working to renew the state's moratorium on new licenses that expired July 1st. Iowa State Rep Bobby Kaufmann tells...
Hawkeye Men’s Dominance: Record-Breaking Turnout At Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Hold onto your singlets, once again, Iowa’s wrestling program has body-slammed the competition and emerged as the attendance champion! For the 2023-24 season, the Hawkeye men managed to pack a jaw-dropping 14,847 fans into Carver-Hawkeye Arena for each home dual. That’s more than double the number of fans at second-place Penn State, who managed to average a mere 7,337 fans per event while also winning the team national championship. And let’s be honest, with that kind of attendance, Iowa might need a bigger arena or a bigger snack bar! This marks the 17th consecutive year the Hawkeyes have taken home the gold medal in fan turnout—talk about a winning streak!
Storm Lake City Council Expected to Start Process of Updating Animal Control Language
The Storm Lake City Council at their regular session meeting today (Mon) is expected to set public hearings to repeal and replace several chapters in city code pertaining to animal control. The council will consider approving updated funding for the Hometown Pride program. The council will also consider approving a...
Recycling Update From Jefferson City Administrator
It has been less than one month since the city of Jefferson switched to a new recycling system and one city official is weighing in on the progress. City Administrator Scott Peterson says the first week of single stream recycling was an overall success. “And we know that the response...
Bulldog Softball ends season at No. 6 Fort Dodge
The Le Mars Community softball team finished their season on Saturday at the hands of No. 6 Fort Dodge by a score of 11-1 in five innings. The Bulldog bats went silent most of the night recording just three hits off of Fort Dodge pitcher Lucy Porter. Le Mars head coach Brooke Berkenpas says she was in command of her pitches, and that kept the Bulldogs from getting anything going.
Apartment Building Next To Fire Station Starts On Fire
(Waterloo, IA) -- Residents of an apartment building next to a fire station in Waterloo were displaced after a fire broke out. The fire started in Apt. 7 at 1702 Main Street. Crews were able to rescue a woman from a second-story window using a ladder. The other residents were able to evacuate safely.
Iowa DNR is Hosting meetings in Western Iowa
Cherokee IA, (KICD)–The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting eight meetings in western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer population levels. State Deer Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Jace Elliott, spoke with KICD about the upcoming meeting in Cherokee. Elliott talks...
Illinois, You’re Using The Center Turning Lane Absolutely Wrong
In 2024, there have been over 500 car crashes in Illinois and 140 in Iowa. It's easy to assume that most of those crashes happen along highways, interstates, and main thoroughfares in cities in towns. The causes of those accidents are hard to find but I'm sure a few of them include people not using the center turning lane incorrectly.
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