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Voters petition Waterloo Community School District over plans for a new high school
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Voters in Waterloo made their voices heard over a major change for the Waterloo Community School District. On July 29, in a 5-2 vote the school board approved a $165 million dollar plan to create a new high school which would be added on to the existing Central Middle School.
ALS Association to help raise money, Walk to Defeat ALS in Iowa City Aug. 18
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Eastern Iowa walk to Defeat ALS returns to Iowa City this weekend to help raise more awareness. ALS -- orLou Gehrig’s Disease -- is a progressiveneurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal chord. Over time, it progresses and affects motor skills, including:
Walk-on Kaden Wetjen ready to do big things for the Hawkeyes
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Former Williamsburg standout Kaden Wetjen has paid his dues and now has a chance to do some big things for the Iowa Hawkeyes this season as a wide receiver and return man. “Yes, super excited, especially in the return game,” he said. “I feel like...
Flyers outside Latino-owned businesses in Hampton labeled as 'hate crime' by community
HAMPTON, Iowa — Early Tuesday morning, flyers were posted outside Latino-owned businesses in Hampton in Franklin County in North Central Iowa. The flyers read in part, "Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit, Trump 2024." Staff at one of the Latino businesses in downtown Hampton say the flyer was a slap in...
Horizons CEO Mike Barnhart announces retirement
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mike Barnhart, chief executive officer of Horizons, has announced that he will retire effective Nov. 27. Horizons is a human services agency focused on improving the lives of people in the community through programs such as Meals on Wheels, the Financial Wellness Center and the Neighborhood Transportation Center.
Cedar Rapids schools to enforce stricter attendance policy to comply with new Iowa law
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) has implemented a stricter attendance policy in compliance with a new state law, potentially involving the county attorney and juvenile court for cases of excessive absenteeism, according to a Wednesday press release. The revised policy is aimed at...
Deere reports net income of $1.734 billion in third quarter following hundreds of layoffs
WATERLOO, Iowa — Deere & Company reported a net income of $1.734 billion for the third quarter this year, or $6.29 per share. In early July, the company revealed plans to lay off 590 production employees at locations in Illinois and Iowa, along with 345 layoffs at its Waterloo operations set for September 20. Deere cited economic challenges and rising global operational and manufacturing costs in its decision to layoff workers.
ANASTASIA Comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December
Anastasia will come to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December. Inspired by the beloved film, Anastasia is a dazzling Broadway musical about a brave young woman seeking the truth of her mysterious past. Created by Tony Award winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, this enchanting story transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s as Anya embarks on an epic adventure.
Campers solve ‘The Vanishing of the Jolly Roger’
Webster City Community Theatre welcomed 27 young campers to its youth summer theatre workshop last week. The camp was led by three teaching artists from Footliters Traveling Playhouse, a touring program from Young Footliters Youth Theatre and Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The campers auditioned for roles in the...
1954 – 8,000 Watch Harrison Top Fair Stock Field
Starter Jake Bozony offers the checkered flag and his congratulations to Bill Harrison after the Topeka, Kan., driver took top honors in the IMCA stock car race at the All-Iowa Fair. – Carl Franks Photo. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (August 15, 1954) – Veteran Bill Harrison of Topeka, Kan., went...
Iowa State Fair brings thousands to Des Moines, breaking records
(The Center Square) - The Iowa State Fair set attendance records for three of its first seven days as Iowans and out-of-state residents enjoy the annual August event in Des Moines. Tuesday was the latest record-setting day with 101,244 people, according to the fair's website. The previous record was 102,953 attendees, set in 2019. Attendance records were also broken on Saturday with 118,286 and on Sunday with 114,937, according to the fair. ...
Highways 18, 14 Bridge Replacements Could Finish Next Month
A pair of Charles City-area bridge replacement projects are nearing their finish lines, according to Pete Hjelmstad, Field Services Coordinator with the Mason City District Office of the Iowa DOT. Hjelmstad says construction of the new bridge over the Mississippi River from Lansing to Wisconsin continues with the driving of...
New Hampton Swimming Pool Forced to Close For Rest of Season
The New Hampton Swimming Pool has been forced to shut down early for the remainder of the season. A New Hampton Swimming Pool Facebook post says the facility had to be closed effective immediately after a pair of glass pool goggles shattered in the pool on Monday (08.120. The notice added, “Because of the glass, we must follow protocol and drain the pool. Unfortunately, it takes a few days to be able to safely drain the pool, clean it, refill, and apply start up chemicals. Due to the timeline, we (Park-Rec Department) had to make the difficult decision to close the pool for the 2024 season. We greatly apologize for the inconvenience.”
Over two dozen southeast Iowa historical family farms honored at State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — 25 Southeast Iowa Century or Heritage Farms, owned by the same families for at least 100 or 150 years, were honored at the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in collaboration with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, recognized these families and their contributions.
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