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Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
Statehouse candidate Phil Wiese and supporters gather near Blue Grass
Phil Wiese, a Democrat, running for Iowa House District 82, hosted supporters at his rural Blue Grass farm party. Speakers included the Mayor of West Liberty, Mark Smith. The event was emceed by Joie Stoefen. Contributed photo.
New Cedar Rapids Sports Themed Restaurant is Now Open
A new sports-themed restaurant is now open in Cedar Rapids and it looks like the perfect place to celebrate gameday!. We reported back in June that a new sports restaurant was coming to 3025 Mt. Vernon Road in Cedar Rapids. That was the previous location of Mamacita Taco Bar which announced in May that they would be closing. Well, say hello to Pregame Brew and Chew! The new restaurant officially opened for business this week!
West Delaware players excited to make history in first outdoor high school volleyball match
MANCHESTER, Iowa (KCRG) - Inside Seedorff Gymnasium at West Delaware High School, volleyball is a big deal. But it’ll be even bigger on September 17th, when the Hawks host Mount Vernon at Brown Field. It is believed to be the first outdoor volleyball game in Iowa high school history.
KXEL Morning News for Wed. Aug. 21, 2024
Gov. Kim Reynolds was in Cedar Rapids as developers broke ground on a 5-story mixed-use property in NewBo that includes 186 market-rate apartments. The NewBo Loftus development is located at the former Loftus Lumber site. The project is expected to be completed by November 2025. Plans to renovate the old...
Coralville Looks to Build New Park with Hiking, Biking, and Goats
The city of Coralville has approved a plan that would transform nearly 110 acres into a huge community park. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the West Land Use Park Master Plan, which was approved by the city council last week, includes hiking trails, mountain bike trails, a nature education center, and even a goat barn! The project would be built on undeveloped land west of the Oakdale Medical and Classification Center in Coralville.
Britt and Golf Course Meet Over the Future of the Links
The Britt City Council, the Britt Golf Course Board, and supporters of the golf course met in the Britt City Hall Chambers on Monday night. At issue was the resignation of Angela Hinton as the Golf Course Board President and the future of the course. It was agreed that the...
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
How Did Hiawatha Fire Department Significantly Cut Response Time?
When I see new fire stations being built I’m always a fan. The community is making an investment and it will pay dividends. New stations cut down on response time to a sometimes already taxed department. The way stations are being built now are much better than when I was volunteering. Singular sleeping pods, no need for a large bunkroom where snoring could keep you up. I’m not calling anyone out but if you knew Shakey, he could saw some logs. Plus they offer fitness areas, laundry facilities, sustainable designs, and more.
Vandal caught breaking into Cedar Rapids restaurant and damaging garden, staff say
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Sacred Cow Tavern in Cedar Rapids says someone was caught on surveillance camera vandalizing their garden Tuesday night. Justin Zehr,operating partner for Fun Not Fancy--the restaurant group behind several eastern Iowa eateries, said the vandalbroke their gate open anddestroyed50 different kinds of vegetation in the garden.
Iowa turns to AI for reading program
(The Center Square) - Iowa elementary schools will use an AI reading assistant with voice recognition technology to assess and assist students in their reading skills, the Department of Education said Wednesday. The DOE is using $3 million from the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief APR ESSER Fund toward the online literacy tutor program. The money is also going toward Summer Reading Grants for schools to address summer learning loss. ...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Fall Comes Early: Starbucks Unveils PSLs in Iowa Ahead of Schedule
It's still summer. In fact, as I write this, there are more than 60 calendar days left in the summer of 2024. But, to the surprise of literally no human being, we're moving on. Seems most people after the 4th of July write summer off so, why not call late August fall?
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
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