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Death and two hospitalizations trigger $5,687 fine against nursing home
Crestview Specialty Care has been fined $5,687 for quality-of-care issues that resulted in one resident’s death and the hospitalization of two others. (Photo via Google Earth) An Iowa nursing home has been fined $5,687 for quality-of-care issues that resulted in one resident’s death and the hospitalization of two others....
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...
Free Admission to Figge Art Museum for All of July
During the entire month of July, the Figge Art Museum will have free admission. Sponsored by the Cal and Jill Werner, visitors will have free admission to the Figge's permanent galleries, as well as see the traveling exhibitions. On Wednesdays, visitors will be able to partake in free one-hour learning...
Sweety Bella is Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
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.
‘Celebrate Indee’ festival brings thousands to Independence for 4th of July
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KCRG) - Independence Day is always a big deal in the town of Independence. The celebrations get bigger every year, thanks to the ‘Celebrate Indee’ committee, who works nearly year-round to bring everything together. “We have the longest-running 4th of July parade in Iowa, so we...
Willie Ray’s heading to Spencer to provide free food for flood victims
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - For Willie Fairley, owner of Cedar Rapids restaurant Willie Ray’s q Shack, service is at the heart of what he does. From serving food to families affected by the derecho, to driving all the way down to Texas to help after an ice storm, he’s always searching for the next opportunity to give back.
Skyler Stookey joins Softball staff as top assistant
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Coe softball head coach Jake Koolbeck announced changes to his coaching staff on Wednesday, adding a new assistant coach as former coaches Ashlee Rush, Madi Miller and Natalie Blank are set to step away from the program. 2024 Kohawk Softball graduate Skyler Stookey will step in as the program's top assistant after making a major impact on the field. A four-year starter at catcher, Stookey was a two-time first team all-conference player and earned all-region honors in 2021.
U.S Coast Guard Closing Mississippi RiverTo Boaters Thru The Holiday Weekend
Due to ongoing major flooding on the Mississippi River and the extremely dangerous conditions that exist , the United States Coast Guard has decided to take the rare steps and CLOSE the river to all recreational boating effective now through at least the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend. The closure affects the majority of the Upper Mississippi including Pools 10, 11, 12, and 13.
Family says they weren’t told their loved one was dead until they were sent his ashes
ARLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) – A Virginia family is wondering why they weren’t told their loved one was dead until his ashes came home. The family of 33-year-old Tori Thompson says it all started around this time last year when he died of a fentanyl overdose outside of a motel.
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