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Local college student accused of mid-July rape pleads not guilty
A local college student has pleaded not guilty to accusations he sexually assaulted a juvenile female last month. Nandoya Ramadhan Othman, age 20, has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse by force. Decorah Police officers initially responded to a disturbance the evening of July 18 in the parking lot of the Decorah Walmart, after which a 17-year-old from Waukon told police Othman had raped her earlier that afternoon.
Iowa City Transit ridership eclipses 1.5 million in first year of fare-free program
More than 1.5 million individual riders took advantage of Iowa City's fare-free transit system in the last fiscal year. Ridership increased nearly 43% over the year prior, with more than 450,000 additional riders choosing to take public transportation from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. ...
Bettendorf High School to open Brain Health Retreat Room
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Bettendorf High School is leading the way in supporting student and staff mental health with the opening of the Quad Cities’ first Brain Health Retreat Room. The innovative space, which will be showcased during the BHS Open House and Community Expo on Thursday, August 22,...
New Cedar Rapids Sports Themed Restaurant is Now Open
A new sports-themed restaurant is now open in Cedar Rapids and it looks like the perfect place to celebrate gameday!. We reported back in June that a new sports restaurant was coming to 3025 Mt. Vernon Road in Cedar Rapids. That was the previous location of Mamacita Taco Bar which announced in May that they would be closing. Well, say hello to Pregame Brew and Chew! The new restaurant officially opened for business this week!
Iowa dentist retires after 46 years
Peter Pauly, DDS, a dentist in Bellevue, Iowa, has retired after serving the industry for 46 years, according to an Aug. 21 report by Bellevue Herald-Leader. Dr. Pauly established his dental practice in Bellevue, Iowa, in July 1978. In 1983, Dr. Pault was named Outstanding Young Iowa Dentist and opened a practice in Preston, Iowa.
City View High School Year Two: New Curriculum, New Opportunity
If you have ever visited us at 501 First St. SE, you may have noticed that the building is a bit…unorthodox. Nestled on the banks of the Cedar River, this three-story concrete cylinder, framed by glass panes perfect for displaying movie posters, once housed an IMAX theater. Today, the space is home to three organizations advocating for a brighter Cedar Rapids: City View High School, Iowa BIG, and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. These three entities share both a building and a unique collaborative relationship.
ESPN offers 2024 college football preseason bowl projections for Iowa Hawkeyes
You know that college football season is close when major outlets are providing their preseason bowl projections before the first game of the year has even kicked off. Just four days away from Week 0 signifying the start of college football, the Iowa Hawkeyes are still a week and a half away from their season opener against Illinois State inside Kinnick Stadium on August 31st. With the slate that the Hawkeyes have, it would have to be a failure of catastrophic levels to not be bowling in 2024 which is why they are present among many bowl projections. The latest bowl projection from...
Schools, Legislature Cracking Down on Student Absenteeism
School districts are implementing stricter attendance policies in an effort to reduce unexcused absences by students. New Hampton High School Principal Matt Monson says the new guidelines, passed by the legislature earlier this year, will monitor absences much more closely and not just by the school district. While unexcused absences...
Britt and Golf Course Meet Over the Future of the Links
The Britt City Council, the Britt Golf Course Board, and supporters of the golf course met in the Britt City Hall Chambers on Monday night. At issue was the resignation of Angela Hinton as the Golf Course Board President and the future of the course. It was agreed that the...
Iowa school district delaying first day
SIGOURNEY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Sigourney Community School District is delaying the first day of school for all grades until Monday. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the district said the boiler room in the elementary school has a couple of non-fire related code needs. That work is expected to be completed by the end of Friday.
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to Continue Education Efforts
OMAHA, Neb. – The five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, is reminding Midwestern communities to continue education efforts that raise awareness to the life-threatening consequences of fentanyl experimentation and use while recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Tye Edwards and Jared Penning named to Reese's Senior Bowl watch list
Northern Iowa running back Tye Edwards and offensive lineman Jared Penning have been named to this year's Reese's Senior Bowl watch list. Edwards lead the team in rushing yards and touchdowns, recording 536 yards and five touchdowns in nine games played for the Panthers. Penning was also listed as a Phil Steele preseason FCS first-team All-American.
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