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Dale Wambold receives inaugural Reinbeck Citizen Spotlight Award
REINBECK – Dale Wambold may not have been born and raised in Reinbeck – or even Grundy County, for that matter – but after spending nearly four decades living in, working for, and giving back to the small town community he loves, Wambold has certainly earned his Reinbeck cred. Which is why the retired public educator was recently honored with the first annual ‘Reinbeck Citizen Spotlight Award’ — an inaugural effort by the Reinbeck Development Board to ‘spotlight’ a local citizen who “inspires and empowers our community to thrive through collaborative projects that drive sustainable growth and well-being.”
Freedom Festival fireworks starting early
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Organizers of the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival said fireworks in downtown on the 4th of July will start early Thursday due to the weather. The fireworks typically start at dusk which is at around 9:30 pm. But now they will start at 8:40 pm. In...
Dubuque County trucking company traces roots to feed store
FARLEY, Iowa — The seed for a 120-fleet trucking company in Dubuque County was planted by a feed store 77 years ago. “My grandfather, George Simon Sr., was the one who started Simon’s Feed Store in 1946,” said RJ Simon, a vice-president and co-owner of Simon’s Trucking Co.
A New Football Team is Coming to Dubuque in 2025
Football is continuing to redefine its apex in popularity in America. In the last few years, we've seen several upstart football leagues like the Alliance of American Football birthed and the XFL start/restart before merging into the United Football League (UFL) as of this year. This year, even Waterloo got...
Coralville's 4thFest kicks off at S.T. Morrison Park
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Coralville is celebrating the 4th of July with its 4thFest all day Thursday. There are activities with most of the festivities at S.T. Morrison Park along 1513 7th Street. The carnival is underway until dark. Rides for children cost two tickets and bigger rides cost three...
Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Speak Out About Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall's Big Announcement
Teammates on the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has formed quite a bond in recent years. While Iowa couldn't secure a national championship during their two consecutive championship game appearances, they still deserve a ton of credit for their success. Especially because Caitlin Clark and ...
HD-CAL Alumna Claire Wragge Competes at Henley Regatta
Hampton-Dumont-CAL alumna and 2024 University of Iowa graduate Claire Wragge is spending the holiday week competing at Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames in England with the Hawkeye women’s eight rowing team. This is the first time Iowa has competed at the Regatta since 2018. Wragge says it’s...
Marion woman flown to UIHC with serious injuries after motorcycle crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Linn Co. emergency crews responded to a motorcycle vs. SUV crash on Thursday, July 4. It happened on Lucore Rd. at the Indian Creek Bridge north of Brookside Dr. When first responders got to the scene, they discovered Lisa Murdoch, 43 of Marion, was driving...
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash near Indian Creek Bridge
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Thursday afternoon, emergency crews responded to Lucore Rd at the Indian Creek Bridge, just north of Brookside Dr. for a report of a motorcycle versus SUV collision. Investigators say a motorcycle was traveling northbound and crossed the centerline striking a GMC Acadia traveling southbound. The operator...
Company hit with fine after leaking nearly half a million gallons of chlorine into vulnerable trout habitat: 'Fish are very sensitive'
Several hundred fish in Iowa died in January after a faulty pipe released chlorinated water into a local waterway. The Gazette reported that NS Holdings LLC has agreed to pay $7,500 after an unoccupied commercial building it owns polluted McLoud Run in Cedar Rapids with about 450,000 gallons of chlorinated drinking water, killing about 400 fish.
Citizen scientist training for precipitation data to be held July 15 at ICSC
The City of Iowa City is holding a free training for residents who want to learn how to collect and report increasingly important precipitation data. The training runs from 4:30 to 6pm a week from Monday, July 15th, at the Iowa City Senior Center on South Linn Street. Climate change...
Wednesday Night fourth Of July Celebration In Dubuque
We would like to thank the generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers who made the Dubuque firework celebration a big success. It was a beautiful display of patriotism and community spirit. Some of the photos that we took tonight along with video will be shared on our website and social media pages. We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July, and we look forward to celebrating with you again next year.
1982 – Wendling Sweep Twin 20’s at Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa (July 4, 1982) – Rick Wendling of Hazelton drove his way to his seventh feature win of the season at Dubuque Speedway on Sunday night. Wendling, now has won six features in a row, taking both 20-lap features during the holiday special. In the first feature, Wendling...
Belle Plaine car show sees success in new location
BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (KCRG) - One of the biggest 4th of July events in Belle Plaine is parked in a new location. The Belle Plaine Car show is at Franklin Park instead of downtown this year. Some 80 car lovers are showing off their vehicles everything from classic roadsters to modern sports cars. There are a couple of motorcycles on display as well.
Your Complete Guide to the Mayor’s Fireworks in Waterloo
You can't have an Independence Day celebration without fireworks!. This year, Red, White, & Loo the Mayor's Fireworks is returning to the heart of Downtown Waterloo. The evening will be full of good food, good music, and of course a stellar fireworks extravaganza. If you're going to check out the...
Iowa Hog Farmers Struggle: Impact Of California’s Gestation Crate Ban
According to the USDA: In the wild world of hog farming, Iowa reigns supreme, churning out nearly 50 million squealers annually. But don't be fooled by all the oinks and snouts—there's drama brewing in the barnyard. California laws are impacting Iowa. Out in California, they've outlawed gestation crates for...
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