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Annual Meeting: The Game Show!
Ever dreamed about being on Family Feud or Wheel of Future? Well now is your chance! Join us for the Annual Meeting: The Game Show!. The Annual Meeting recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations for special achievements, including Distinguished Citizen, Business of the Year, and Boss of the Year. Tickets are...
Man jailed for credit card fraud in Cerro Gordo County
MASON CITY, Iowa – A man has been arrested for credit card fraud in North Iowa. Ethan Brian Woods, 24, was picked up on an outstanding warrant in Linn County and transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, where he is being held on $10,000 bond. Woods is charged...
Clear Lake Events July 24-July 30, 2024
NOW PLAYING: Twisters (PG-13) This summer, the epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous—and destructive—forces. From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones series comes Twisters, a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar® nominated writer-director of Minari, Twisters stars Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing, Normal People) and Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick) as opposing forces who come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes. Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.
BUCKET LIST: Cedar Rapids firefighter selected as 1st Iowan to compete in the Mongol Derby
Every year, hundreds of people apply to take part in a historical horse race in Mongolia called the Mongol Derby, and for the first time ever an Iowan is making the cut. The 1,000 kilometer race is based off the same messaging system used by Genghis Khan around the 1200s.
Bash on the Lake Schedule Announced
The anticipation is building as Clear Lake City Park prepares to host the much-awaited second edition of Bash at the Lake on August 9-10, 2024. This year, the festival is expanding to a two-day celebration, boasting an even more diverse lineup of artists and activities, ensuring that there’s something for every attendee to enjoy. The event will be hosted by Clear Lake native and local celebrity, Jacob Petersen, and his wife Julia, who bring their TikTok fame and 2.7 million followers to the live stage with their creative antics.
Authorities: Fairview man accused of trying to kill author Salman Rushdie faces terrorism charges
The three-count indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo offered for the first time a potential motive for the 2022 attack on “The Satanic Verses” author.
Quad City Times Bix 7 had humble beginnings
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Bix 7 road race had humble beginnings. “We got like a little news memo saying we’re starting a new race in downtown Davenport called the Bix 7″ said retired TV6 Sports Director Thom Cornelis. 84 runners took part in the first race. “No...
LMHS Class of 1969 holds 55th reunion
The LMHS Class of 1969 held their 55th reunion Saturday, July 13, at Helgeson Drainage, Lake Mills. Members of the class who were present are pictured above, front row, (L-R): Kris (Hope) Olson, Bonnie (Ramsey) Rodberg, Barb (Albertson) Jacobson, Jane (Skogen) Smith, Wendy (Witham) Bendickson, LaDonna (Peterson) Rognes, Sue (Reindal) Ostrander, Nancy (Gertsen) Braden, Jean (Kloster) Miller, and Al Thompson. Second row: Ron Miller, Rosalie (Knudtson) Helgeson, Steve Nelson, Dennis Peterson, Darwin Groe, Mark Furness, Ray Harang, Larry Martinson, Darris Peterson, Roger Rogstad, Mike Helgeson, Steve Abele, John Arthur, John Grunhovd, Bruce Anderson, Gary Helgeson. In attendance but not pictured: Mary (Stensrud) Beshir and Dave Brue.
Waterloo Pool Will Be Closing Early for the Season
Officials from the city of Waterloo confirmed that a popular local pool will be closing much earlier for the season than expected. It was announced that Byrnes Pool, located at 801 Campbell Avenue in Waterloo, will be closed for the rest of the summer. The pool closed on Tuesday, July 23rd.
Downtown Cedar Rapids Restaurant Opens New Bar & Lounge Areas
A Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant is now welcoming customers to their newest additions! Midtown Reserve at 319 7th St SE has officially opened their new Bar Room and Lounge Room. Midtown Reserve is a fine-dining steakhouse that is only open for reservations, but the restaurant is now allowing walk-ins for...
Kate Martin's Emotional Message For Iowa Hawkeyes Is Going Viral
Kate Martin's rookie campaign with the Las Vegas Aces hit a major roadblock after the 6-foot guard suffered a nasty leg injury during their July 16 matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. Thankfully, reports have indicated that Martin should be able to return to action this season after ...
National Street Rod Association Brings Exciting New Automotive Event to The Quad Cities
There is a new, unique auto event coming to The Quad Cities and we have your tickets. Sign up below to win tickets to the inaugural Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals, set to take place at the Mississippi Valley Fair, in Davenport, Iowa on August 16th & 17th, 2024. National...
Dubuque Foundation Has Awarded Over $500K in Grants to Local Cancer Patients & Families
The Avery Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer in the Tri-State area, has announced a significant milestone: awarding over $500,000 in grants since its inception. This achievement underscores the foundation's unwavering commitment to alleviating the financial burdens faced by those battling cancer in our local area.
Iowa Hawkeye alum Spencer Lee to grapple for gold in Paris
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hawkeye wrestling legend Spencer Lee claimed three NCAA titles while at the University of Iowa and has his sights set on winning a Freestyle gold medal while representing Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Lee isn’t an Iowa native but Hawkeye Head Coach Tom Brands, himself an Olympic gold medalist […]
New Hampton rallies in sixth to defeat Aplington-Parkersburg in 2A baseball quarterfinal
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team was defeated when New Hampton scored several sixth inning runs in an 11-1, six-inning loss in Tuesday’s Class 2A quarterfinal at Merchants Park in Carroll, as aired on 99 The Wave. The Chickasaws scored two runs in the first inning, but both teams played sound...
Anamosa teacher arrested for sending inappropriate messages to former student
ANAMOSA, Iowa — A middle school gym teacher for the Anamosa Community School District has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor for conversations he had with a 15-year-old former student ten years ago. Court records say that now 50-year-old Wayne Lasack reached out to the teen in...
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