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Steven Cade brings Giving Guitars Tour to Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KGAN) — Grammy nominee Steven Cade is bringing his Giving Guitars tour to Cedar Rapids on Friday, July 19. The country artist will visit St. John of the Cross Catholic Worker House at 11 a.m. to donate a guitar and perform live and then he'll take the stage at 6 p.m. for a concert at Cedar River Landing.
IC Repair and Iowa City host free repair event at East Side Recycling Center
IOWA CITY, Iowa — IC Repair is teaming up with the City of Iowa City and other agencies, to hold a repair event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd SE. The event provides an opportunity for anyone...
Iowa City man charged after police say he was found sleeping in truck with drugs, guns
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A man is facing charges after police said he was found sleeping in his vehicle while in possession of drugs and two guns in a parking lot at an Iowa City apartment building. In a criminal complaint, police said they were called to a parking...
Conference Mediations for Charles City, Decorah, Waverly-Shell Rock Wednesday (07.17)
The futures of what will eventually be three former Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) schools could be decided by state officials starting Wednesday (07.17). Charles City, Decorah and Waverly-Shell Rock (WSR) are all headed for mediation in separate efforts to join new conferences starting with the 2025-26 school year. Moves precipitated with the NEIC set to dissolve after the 2024-25 school year after current league members New Hampton, Cresco-Crestwood, and Waukon have opted to join the Upper Iowa Conference (UIC) starting July 1, 2025.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Where was the highest rainfall totals, biggest hail following Monday's storms in Iowa?
A round of severe weather, including at least one tornado, hit the Des Moines metro area Monday evening. Severe weather threats continued across the state, as many Iowans saw severe wind gusts, hail and rainfall. Here are the largest hail and rainfall reports in Iowa since Monday. What places in...
Forage Specialist Shares Advice on Assessment and Recovery Following Flooding
AMES, Iowa – Iowa has had a wide range of weather in the past few weeks, with areas of extreme flooding in the northwest part of the state. As the waters begin to recede, there are many considerations people are making. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach forage specialist Shelby Gruss provides some steps producers should take to evaluate the damage.
Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (FOX 9) - A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. Kevin Grimes captured video on his dashcam of the scene while he drove through the storm. Footage of the chaos shows downed trees, damaged street signs, power flashes and captured the sound of tornado sirens.
Johnson County invests millions in affordable housing and housing-support initiatives
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently purchased a 15-unit property for $1.7 million to be used for affordable housing units. Located at 1102 Hollywood Boulevard in Iowa City, these homes offer newly renovated, two-bedroom, one-bathroom, partially furnished, two-story townhomes and will be available for occupancy after a series of energy-efficient upgrades.
The Corridor’s Newest Kwik Star Will Open on Thursday Morning
The Corridor is about to get another Kwik Star location this week, and the world is a better place because of it. Yes, I love Kwik Star. While it's hard to beat a piece of Casey's breakfast pizza, Kwik Star is my stop for literally everything else. They have a huge selection of food items and their baked goods, including their Glazer donuts, are second to none! So when I hear that there is a new Kwik Star about to open I get genuinely excited! Which new neighborhood is going to enjoy what they have to offer?
Men's Basketball earns NABC Academic Honor for 12th straight season, Six Kohawks earn Honors Court status
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its 2023-24 Honors Court and Team Academic Excellence Awards earlier this week. For the 12th straight year, the Coe College men's basketball team earned the academic excellence award while Brady Klahn, Cael Schmitt, Dylan Ihle, John Steffen, Josh Schloe and TJ Schnurr were named to the NABC Honors Court.
56th Annual Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa — the 56th Annual Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Iowa City kicks off Thursday. This four-day event showcases 25 downtown shops and boutiques, allowing shoppers to explore what downtown merchants have to offer. There's something for everyone, from fashion boutiques and kid's stores to bookstores. Downtown's sidewalks...
Research funding to UI increases, topping $680M
External funding to support research, scholarship, and creative activities at the University of Iowa totaled $683.8 million in fiscal year 2024, which ended on June 30, 2024. This is a 22% increase over the previous year’s $561 million. Total external funding to the institution reached $811 million, an increase...
Corridor Cleans Up From Another Night Of Storms
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- According to Alliant Energy, just under 500 customers remain without power as of 8:00 a.m. this morning, after another round of severe weather barreled through the Corridor last evening. High winds, heavy rain, and a lot of lightning hit on the back end of a hot...
Iowa City man accused of second domestic assault incident
An Iowa City man was arrested Sunday night after an alleged assault on the mother of his two children. The incident reportedly occurred at the Broadway Street residence of 45-year-old Lfils Luvoma at around 7:45pm. According to police, he pushed his girlfriend against the wall. She then attempted to get a phone out of Luvoma’s pants pocket, causing him to reportedly strike her several times in the back.
Iowa City man charged after allegedly setting up fake social media accounts under UI Police detective’s name
An Iowa City man was arrested Monday after allegedly setting up social media accounts under a University of Iowa detective’s name in order to harass and intimidate him. According to the criminal complaint, Detective Ian Mallory testified at trial in February against 28-year-old Elizabeth Jorgensen and 26-year-old Isadora Kippes, who were found guilty of disorderly conduct for their role in protests on the University of Iowa campus in April and October 2023.
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