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Vikes’ playoff foiled by Independence
An early deficit proved to be too much for the Decorah baseball team Friday as the Vikes hosted Independence (14-20) in the Class 3A Substate 3 quarterfinals. It was the second meeting for the two squads this season on Olejniczak field with the Mustangs taking this one as well, 7-5. Decorah ends the season 22-15.
Good-Boy Ted is the 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:
Dubuque School Board Approved Sales Tax Revenue Bond Funding For Two Elementary Building Updates
The Dubuque Community School Board gave their approval to using nearly $15 million in sales tax revenue bonds to fund upcoming renovation projects at two elementary schools. This week the school board voted to approve the action following a public hearing. The funds will be used for a gymnasium addition at Eisenhower Elementary and to install air conditioning inside the full Irving Elementary building.
The circus is coming to Forest City
The Culpepper and Merri-weather Circus is coming to Forest City, Thursday, Aug. 1, at Heritage Park of North Iowa with shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The circus has been providing quality, local, family entertainment for 38 years. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on television. They are very excited to bring you their brand new performance featuring big cats presented by Trey Key, aerialist extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, 10th generation Loyal bareback horse riders, the Perez daredevil duo on the tight rope and wheel of destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s incredible foot juggling and hair hang, and everyone’s favorite circus clown, Leo Acton.
Our Town Belle Plaine: King Theatre
BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (KCRG) - The King Theatre has sat on Main Street in Belle Plaine for 94 years. “The King Theatre is a magical place where people of all ages have come for many decades to come, have fun with their family and friends,” says city administrator Stephen Beck. “It has a full stage on it, so it had vaudeville shows, live music. It has an orchestra pit. It also ran films there.”
A sweet treat for a sweet cause: Dairy Queen’s upcoming Miracle Treat Day
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Join participating Dairy Queen locations on July 25 for their Miracle Treat Day event. Participating Dairy Queen locations will give $1 or more to University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital for every Blizzard sold. According to a media release, the goal of...
Lincoln's Beaman Transfers To Iowa To Continue Pursuit Of Baseball Dream
Last week, Missouri graduate, Jackson Beaman and former Lincoln MO. standout, announced his commitment to Iowa after entering the transfer portal. He will be a redshirt junior and will have two years of eligibility remaining. Long remembered as an All- State Football player, Beaman quarterbacked Lincoln to two state championship...
Casey Weitz to Lead the Dubuque Fighting Saints into a New Era
2 seasons done, and heading into our 3rd, Eagle 102.3 FM has partnered with your Dubuque Fighting Saints, and this year shows the most change we've seen across the organization. One pivotal character, as we look to the future of this local hockey organization, is Casey Weitz who the Dubuque Fighting Saints have selected as the new President of Business Operations. Casey, a Dubuque native, has officially stepped into the role, and marks a significant milestone not only for Weitz but for the entire Fighting Saints community.
Hawkeyes freshman Cooper Koch forging a new path in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa freshman Cooper Koch has seen black and gold all his life. Cooper’s father, J.R., patrolled the middle for Tom Davis’ Hawks in the late 1990s. “I for sure grew up with Hawkeye stuff all around my house,” said Koch. “(My dad) did...
How recent waves have had a negative impact on Iowa dairy farms
HUDSON, Iowa — An Iowa dairy farmer says the summer heat wave is having a huge impact on his herd. Blake Hansen owns Farm Fresh Dairy in Hudson. His 150 cows make around 1,200 gallons of milk every day. However, due to the extreme heat, Hansen says his cows...
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
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