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Disability rights activist pushes government to let him participate in society
Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Helen Harrington honored on 100th birthday
Families on both sides of Helen Harrington’s family tree gathered last weekend to celebrate the Appanoose County native’s 100th birthday. Helen Tipton was born on Aug. 1, 1924, at Dean, IA to a family of 12 children. She married John Harrington, who passed away in 1984, and was a longtime resident of the Moulton – Unionville area until last year, when she moved to Kelley, IA to live with her daughter, Jean Kelley.
Fall Festival welcomes Moravia’s own Houston Fry
He has traveled all across the state of Iowa performing his own brand of country music. Now Moravia native Houston Fry is finally getting the chance to play on the Fall Festival stage for his hometown crowd, and his many followers are delighted to be able to enjoy his talents at the local venue.
Three Track Champions Crown Saturday Night At Knoxville
Three track champions were crowned Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway as the season ending sprint car races were run heard live on KNIA. Emerson Axsom collected his first career 410 win at Knoxville by blowing by Carson McCarl on lap 14 and was never challenged. Aaron Reutzel did what Aaron Reutzel does in the 360s and won as he took the lead on lap ten and won comfortably. Ryan Navratil capped off a late season surge with another win in the Pro Sprints. However all of the attention was on the three track champions as Austin McCarl won for the 3rd time in his career and second straight, Mike Mayberry won his 2nd Pro Sprints title and Jamie Ball finally got his track championship after trying for 14 seasons. Ball told KNIA/KRLS Sports it was a long time in coming.
Axsom Becomes Seventh First Time 410 Sprint Car Winner on Championship Night at Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 24, 2024) – Champions were crowned Saturday on McKay Insurance Group Season Championship Night at the Knoxville Raceway. Emerson Axsom won his first career 410 feature at Knoxvillle, while Austin McCarl won his third track championship with the series. Aaron Reutzel won his sixth 360 feature of the year Saturday, while Jamie Ball claimed his first season title. Ryan Navratil won for the second time in a row with the Pro Sprints, while Mike Mayberry claimed his second track championship in a row by just ten points.
Missing woman located
IOWA CITY, Iowa — UPDATE: She has been located. Thanks to everyone for spreading the word!. The Iowa City Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a woman missing since Saturday afternoon. 38-year-old Jessica Myr reportedly left her home in the 2000 block of Grantwood Street and did not return. Myr is 5'2 and goes by the name "Dax."
Dragons' win streak ends at nine games
DAYTON, OHIO (WKEF) - With a chance to record a 10th straight win, the Dayton Dragons took Saturday's game to 10 innings, but Cedar Rapids ultimately won 7-4 at Day Air Ballpark. The Kernels opened the scoring with four runs in the 4th inning, but the Dragons quickly countered with...
Cedar Rapids police investigate possible shooting near coffee shop
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids police say they responded to a call for a possible shooting at the 6600 block of Kirkwood Blvd SW around 3:00pm. TV9 crews at the scene saw the parking lot of the Scooters Coffee blocked off with caution tape, and multiple law enforcement vehicles on the scene.
Eastern Iowa Town Says Someone Is Shooting Cats With A CrossBow
(Brooklyn, IA) -- An eastern Iowa town is looking for a person who they say is shooting cats with a crossbow. The city of Brooklyn says on social media that they have received several complaints. Anyone with information should contact the Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office at 641-623-6789 or contact Sheri...
Bite Sized Learning Topic Sept. 22, Behavior Trends And Your Customers
We’re excited to continue our small business professional development series, Bite Sized Learning on September 22. We’ll be joined by Drake University professor Dr. Sean Severe to learn more about consumer behavior trends and how businesses can engage customers. This event is open to anyone but registration is...
Iowa basketball: Carter Kingsbury awarded scholarship for 2024-25 season
Iowa men’s basketball has awarded a scholarship to redshirt junior guard Carter Kingsbury ahead of the 2024-25 season, according to an official program release. “Carter has earned this scholarship,” head coach Fran McCaffery said in the release. “He has been a valuable member of our program the past three seasons both on and off the court. He has done an exceptional job on our scout team and has performed well when called upon.”
JerQuavia Henderson Back for 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Three-time All-American JerQuavia Henderson has announced her return to gymnastics for the 2025 season. After not competing in 2024, Henderson will use her final year of eligibility this upcoming season. Henderson was the 2021 Big Ten co-champion on floor and shares the school record in the event with a score of 9.975. The Peoria, Illinois, native ranks seventh in program history on uneven bars (9.925), ninth on beam (9.925) and 10th on vault (9.925). Henderson is a three-time first team All-Big Ten selection.
Brother and sister hit a hole-in-one at the same golf course
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A healthy competition between two siblings led them to hit aces at the same golf course. It all started with Morgan Burhans, who was teeing up a par 3 at the Airport National golf course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Morgan was playing for Prairie...
First day of school called off at Starmont after faculty become sick
ARLINGTON, Iowa — The first day of school at Starmont Community Schools was canceled on Friday after several employees fell sick Thursday. The school announced on social media that the first day of school will now be Monday. School leaders also called off all sports practices on Friday evening.
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