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Ely City Leaders Break Ground On New Downtown Project
(Ely, IA) -- City leaders in Ely, Iowa, south of Cedar Rapids, are breaking ground on a new project. Main Street Legacy will bring storefronts with housing above them to the corner of Dows Street and Main Street downtown... Ely Mayor Scott Ladwig tells Iowa's News Now that its a...
Solon falls to Benton, 5-1, in Iowa high school softball state tournament quarterfinal
FORT DODGE — Solon softball lost 10 straight games over seven days this season and finished the regular season with four straight losses, so a trip to the Iowa high school state tournament didn’t seem to be in the cards. But the Spartans rallied, winning all three of their regional matchups and earning a spot in Fort Dodge. It wouldn’t be easy as the lowest seed and top-seeded Benton sent Solon packing, 5-1, in the quarterfinals on...
Traffic alert for Clinton Street in Iowa City
Starting Thursday, July 25th, there will be lanes of traffic shifting on Clinton Street between Washington Street and Burlington Street, weather permitting. The change is to facilitate the placement of materials on a building roof in the area. Normal traffic should resume by the end of the day.
Lisa Bluder Herky Statue Unveiled in Iowa City [VIDEO]
Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder left a huge imprint on the women's basketball program and the University of Iowa. Tuesday, Bluder was honored as the latest incarnation of Herky in Iowa's Herky on Parade project. Bluder surprised many when she announced her retirement back in May. She had...
“Back in the Game”: An Iowa football fan guide to EA Sports College Football 25
After 11 years of eager waiting, Iowa football fans can finally celebrate the anticipated return of the EA Sports College Football series to the market. The series was placed on hiatus following a disagreement over the game’s use of college player likeness but returned after NIL was introduced in 2021 — allowing players to get compensation for their involvement in the game. Over 10,000 current college football players appear in the game.
Hawkeye multi-event athlete Austin West embraces coaching role in fellow West High hurdler’s journey to state title
His two feet planted on the rough track, the legs above them warm but not fully regenerated after a grueling long jump competition, the last two years culminated in this moment. A series of hurdles before him, the only obstacle in his way from an Iowa state title, Aiden Jacobsen...
Kennedy Blades Signs With Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa – 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades has signed a national letter of intent to join the University of Iowa women’s wrestling program starting in 2024. Iowa head coach Clarissa Chun made the announcement on Tuesday. The Chicago, native is a three-time world medalist. At u20s, Blades brought home gold in 2021 and a bronze in 2023. She also competed at the 2023 u23 world championships where she captured the silver medal. She was also the first girl to win an Illinois state championship and took second at the 2020 US Olympic Trials at the age of 17. Blades...
82-year-old looks forward to running fiftieth Bix
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Perhaps it has become a test of will. Gary Fischer of Iowa City has run and completed every single Bix 7 race since it began and plans to be out there again on July 27 to do it for the 50th annual event. Fischer, a former Bettendorf...
Iowa Football: Greg McElroy believes Iowa is a 'legitimate College Football Playoff contender'
INDIANAPOLIS-- It's starting to truly feel like football season as Big Ten Media Days kicked off on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes will be meeting with the media on Wednesday to discuss the year ahead, changes compared to last season and much more. It's also the season of projections. On Monday, Cleveland.com...
County Fair crowns its 2024 royalty
The 2024 Clinton County Fair queen hails from Charlotte. Holly Lamp, 17, the daughter of Perry and Darlene Lamp, was coronated Thursday night at the fairgrounds in DeWitt, along with her court. An honor roll student, Lamp is an incoming senior at Northeast High School. Alaina White, 17, daughter of...
Davenport man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for trafficking cocaine
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on July 17 for conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine, a media release says. Dale Ganaway Lucus, Jr., 39, was found responsible for buying and selling large amounts of cocaine in the Quad Cities area, public court documents said.
Wright County man sent to federal prison for gun crime
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A Wright County man is going to federal prison for illegal gun possession. Michael Dean Hanus Jr., 45 of Clarion, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Hanus Jr. has a prior conviction of Interference with Official Acts – Dangerous Weapon, which banned him from possessing a firearm.
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...
What Happens to Iowa if the New Madrid Fault Line Shakes Again?
When it comes to natural disasters, the Hawkeye State faces several risks: flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, drought, etc... But most Iowans would be shocked if you told them that a major fault line can be found not far from the state's borders. A major earthquake in this region could cause significant damage in several states, including Iowa.
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