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Hopefully, the airshow will be improved next year.
Thursday, July 4, 2024  The air demonstration across the river was a major disappointment for many people in Dubuque. Despite the hype, only one modern aircraft showed up – the A-10 Warthog. The rest of the show consisted of a P-51 Mustang and a few stunt planes, leaving attendees feeling let down and unsatisfied.…
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...
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...
‘Don’t be a puppet’
TOLEDO – The biggest area of discussion at Monday morning’s bright and early Supervisors meeting was the agenda item concerning the appointment of an interim zoning administrator. The 15 minute comment time allowed multiple people from the crowd to have their say on the topic, including former Tama County Supervisor and current Toledo Public Works director Kendall Jordan.
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.
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...
Hy-Vee now accepting WIC for online orders statewide
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has teamed up with Hy-Vee to allow individuals to use eWIC card for online shopping at Hy-Vee stores statewide. The WIC program provides supplemental nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for low-income...
Pleasant July weekend for Central Iowa
Cool northwest winds on this Friday are bringing a drop in temperature for Central Iowa. Highs will only be in the mid to upper 70s today and winds brisk out of the northwest gusting to 25 mph. Low pressure is spinning over Minnesota and Wisconsin and will wrap in more clouds and a few spotty […]
How Can Iowa’s Agriculture Adapt To Climate Threats?
Climate change is having a profound effect on agriculture. Farmers over the past decade have faced intensifying drought and heat stress on crops, leading many to wonder, what will agriculture look like 50 years from now?. In May, at SciFri Live at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, Ira Flatow...
Local small business hit hard by child labor law fines
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Small businesses across Iowa have seen fines up to $180, 000 from the U.S. Dept. of Labor due to the enforcement of youth labor laws, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds. One small business owner believes his business has been targeted because of the dispute between...
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