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City Of Charles City, FCMC to Exchange Land for Hospital, Housing Development
The wheels have been set in motion for the City of Charles City and Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) to exchange land to aid housing development as well as hospital expansion. City Administrator Steve Diers laid out the plan to the City Council Monday that will facilitate the continued growth...
Man killed in lawnmower accident was teacher at Bosco Catholic Schools
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Iowa (KGAN) — A man that died Thursday when he got pinned under a commercial-grade lawnmower was a teacher at Bosco Catholic Schools in Gilbertville. Buchanan County Sheriff's Office identified him as Jacob Knepper, 43, of Jesup, Friday morning. Investigators said he was trying to load the...
Dubuque Man Who Distributed Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine Sentenced to Federal Prison
A Dubuque man has received a federal prison sentence for distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. After pleading guilty in April in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids, yesterday 30 year old Michael Vandermillen Junior was order to serve more than three years in federal prison. Vandermillen admitted in April...
All but one Iowa Hawkeye home football game now sold out
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Hawkeye football fans are demanding seats inside Kinnick Stadium for the newly expanded Big10 season this fall. All but one of the home games are now sold out. The University of Iowa announced Thursday the only game left was the October 12th game against Washington,...
CORRECTION ~ New Martini Bar Coming to Cedar Rapids
CORRECTION: In an earlier version of this story, the author wrote that Darin Beck was working with the Paramount Bar Company. He no longer is associated with this group, and the Paramount Bar Company has no ties to this new bar in Cedar Rapids. The author apologizes for this confusion.
Root River antique hosts Engine & Tractor Show
KIMT News Three's Saral Khare shares how the event helps take community members back in time. Root River Antique Historical Power Association hosts 42nd Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show. In Spring Valley, the 42nd Annual Antique Engine & Tractor show is back.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor Announce Big Change to the Annual Fish-O-Rama Fundraiser
Founded in 1993 as the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids, the organization is now known as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor. They provide year-round youth development programs to school-aged children in Marion, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City. Their mission is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those in greatest need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders exhibition at the Figge
During this summer, the Figge Art Museum will be hosting the Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders exhibition. The traveling collection is an in-depth look at Wick's work, including the photos behind I Spy, landscape photography, and studio photography. The photos follow different themes including Miniature Worlds, I Spy Games, Floor Games,...
'Now we do': Fran McCaffery excited about depth of Iowa basketball heading into 2024
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- Fran McCaffery entered an offseason full of change. Patrick McCaffery and Tony Perkins are no longer on Iowa's roster and there was a pressing need to make some adjustments across the board. The Hawkeyes went out and attacked the NCAA Transfer Portal. From the early look of the team, they are going to be more athletic and have different capabilities.
Happy Joe’s Promotes Former Franchisee General Manager and 2022 Operator of the Year to New Franchise Business Consultant
Midwestern pizza brand vows to strengthen its commitment to franchisee support with the promotion of Haley Leuth. has named Haley Lueth as its newest Franchise Business Consultant. The popular iconic pizza brand plans to use this strategic hire to continue to provide exceptional support and guidance to its franchisees, enhancing their overall experience in Happy Joe’s “Best-in-Class” performance initiative.
IHSAA 2024 High School Baseball State Pairings
(Boone, IA) – The IHSAA officially released the High School Baseball State Tournament brackets for the 2024 Baseball Tournament in Carroll for Classes 1A and 2A and in Cedar Rapids for Classes 3A and 4A. Local teams in Class 2A include Underwood and Pleasantville while local teams in Class 3A feature Harlan Community. You can find the brackets listed below. If you want to view the link to the bracket, click on the heading above the bracket.
Swimming not recommended at state park beach in Clear Lake
DES MOINES, Iowa – Swimming is not recommended at several lakes in north and northeastern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) does routine water quality monitoring at all State Park beaches and many locally managed beaches. The DNR says swimming is currently not recommended at:. - McIntosh...
2024 Team Talent Preview: Iowa
Welcome to the 12th part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the Northwestern post. And while you’re there, go ahead and read the whole thing then come back. We’ll wait for you.
'Phenomenally intense player': Freshman Chris Tadjo focused on learning, but is riddled with potential
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- The Hawkeyes are looking more athletic than they have in the past few seasons and freshman Chris Tadjo is one of the reasons. The 6-foot-8 225-pound athlete committed to Iowa last September and didn't waver. Tadjo has been all over the map with his basketball journey. From Canada to Mexico and to the United States, Iowa is the place that felt like home. More importantly for him, it was the place that truly wanted him.
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