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UI Health Care leads Iowa in US News & World Report rankings with top honors in 8 specialties
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center reaffirmed its position as Iowa's premier hospital, securing top honors in the U.S. News & World's report of "Best Hospitals" for 2024-2025. The school's various hospitals and clinics earned national recognition in eight adult specialties. "This national recognition is a testament to the compassionate, high-quality care...
Converting a portion of the CRANDIC rail to provide commuters a new option
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — Johnson County leaders want to offer a new commuting option by repurposing an old rail line cutting through Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty. “It's been around for 100 years, and it's been under-utilized for the last 70 of those years,” Cady Gerlach, executive director of Better Together 2030, said.
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,...
Starbucks Workers in Davenport Unionize – Will Other Iowa Locations Follow?
In a bold move that might just become the stuff of coffee shop legend, eighteen workers at the Starbucks on East 53rd Street in Davenport filed with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize in May. Out of 17 eligible voters, 16 cast their ballots—and an impressive 15 of them said “yes” to the union, brewing up a resounding victory for the team.
KMA Sports 2024 Iowa State Baseball Tournament Audio Capsules
(KMAland) -- The 2024 State Baseball Tournament goes down in Carroll & Cedar Rapids next week. KMA Sports hopes to talk with all 32 coaches competing at state. Continue to check out this page for the latest interviews!. CLASS 1A. Akron-Westfield. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newman...
Iowa City Woman Hospitalized After Police Chase
(Iowa City, IA) -- An Iowa City woman is recovering after being hurt after police say she led officers on a chase that ended in a crash. Investigators say 20 year-old Tessa Galloway was driving a motorcycle when officers tried to pull her over for speeding. Police say Galloway refused to stop and led officers on a chase before losing control and crashing.
More student loan borrowers are getting relief through bankruptcy after Biden policy change
More student loan borrows have successfully received debt relief through bankruptcy after the Biden administration made a policy change to make the process easier nearly two years ago, according to data released by the Department of Justice Wednesday.
Dissertation on journalists, news literacy earns annual Davis Ethics Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A dissertation by a graduate of the University of Iowa’s mass communications program earned this year’s Penn State Davis Ethics Award, which annually recognizes the best ethics-related dissertation successfully defended each year in the fields of communication and media. Patrick R. Johnson, an...
Jake Mitchell's two-RBI single lifts City High past Iowa City West in substate finals
The gray metal stands and pavement that surround the baseball field at Mercer Park were filled to the brim. Spectators, many of whom were rocking the red of Iowa City High and green of Iowa City West, piled into the ballpark to watch the two rivals slug it out for a spot in...
Kennedy beats North Scott and heads to state, Liberty’s season ends in extra-innings substate final
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Grant Mather pitched all seven innings, mowing through North Scott batters and leading Kennedy to a substate final victory in Cedar Rapids. After the 5-1 win, the Cougars’ next stop is just a few minutes down the road at Veterans Memorial Stadium for the state tournament.
Marion Fire Department looking for Community Emergency Response Team volunteers
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Marion’s Fire Department is looking for volunteers to participate in a new Community Emergency Response Team or CERT. CERT is a national program designed by FEMA aimed at having members of the community who can help during and after disasters. “They are really anybody and...
Strawberry Point Fire Department remains out of service after fire chief vote fails
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - On Wednesday, the Strawberry Point City Council held a vote that could have potentially restarted services from the fire department after they ceased operations last week. The fire department said the unanimous decision was influenced by a lack of support from the city council and...
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...
Iowa looks to incorporate freshman Ava Heiden for 2024-25 season
Four-star recruit Ava Heiden looks to make an impact in the post and running up and down the floor for the Hawkeyes in her freshman season. Heiden is the 36th-ranked prospect in the nation for her class and becomes the first player from Oregon to suit up for the Iowa women's basketball team.
Criswell Street rehabilitation begins Thursday
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The next phase of the Criswell Street rehabilitation project begins July 18. According to a release, sections of Criswell Street will be closed to through traffic during the day but will reopen for the evening. Flaggers will move local traffic around equipment so that residents are...
‘This was not a priority and now it is’: QC nonprofit reacts to Davenport’s quest to change building codes
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - After the tragic building collapse in Davenport last year, that claimed three lives and displaced many others, city officials are looking to make changes to their building and inspection codes. The City of Davenport held a meeting Tuesday to hear a presentation from an outside firm...
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