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Community recalls cherished memories as Lighthouse reduced to rubble by flames
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — For 112 years, the Lighthouse restaurant stood as a cherished landmark in Cedar Rapids, drawing diners from around the world. Now, with the building reduced to a pile of rubble, the community is left to share personal and historical memories of the beloved establishment. “Growing...
Man Threatened to Cut Neighbor’s Head Off
A Cedar Falls man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to cut off his neighbor’s head with a knife, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 36 year old Craig Waltmann has been charged with Assault While Displaying a Weapon and first degree Harassment. Waltmann allegedly began yelling at the neighbor on August 5th, shouting racial slurs and displaying a knife. Eventually Waltmann put the knife away and pretended to walk away before turning and charging at the alleged victim, shouting that he was going to cut the man’s head off. A passerby shouted that she was calling police and Waltmann went back to his home.
Now Playing: Friday, August 16, through Thursday, August 22
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Family-Run Businesses Find a Home in Robins Region, GA
Local businesses thrive in Georgia’s Robins Region. With its welcoming environment, stellar schools and picturesque communities, the Robins Region of Georgia provides an ideal location for families to thrive. For these local business owners, the region has proven to be the perfect place to start a business in addition to raising a family.
‘A beautiful reminder’ Annual Seed Savers benefit concert attracts hundreds
Seed Savers Exchange held its 24th annual benefit concert Aug. 10, packing about two acres of land with supporters and music lovers during the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Typically, the Iowa countryside echoes the sounds of native wildlife, but, one night every year on a farm near...
UNI Draws with South Dakota
UNI women’s soccer overcame a late first half deficit with a second half equalizer by Olivia Knoepfle in the 80th minute to tie the South Dakota Coyotes 1-1 to kick off the 2024 regular season yesterday afternoon at the UNI Soccer Field.
Brady Street Stadium to see upgrades in the future
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Brady Street Stadium will soon get some upgrades according to Davenport Community School District officials. Jon Flynn, Instructional Leadership Director for the Davenport Community Schools says the changes they are planning for will give a new look to the area. “There’s going to be lighting added...
Find Fun Events In The Quad-Cities With Weekend In 2 Minutes
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Jay Grassley to serve as color analyst for Panther volleyball, Riley Cole named new UNI volleyball, softball PA announcer
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI Athletics has announced that Jay Grassley will join Panther volleyball broadcasts for television and radio as a color analyst. Having spent the previous 29 years as the public address announcer for the UNI volleyball team, Grassley will join the TV broadcast family alongside former. Panther...
Erin Kerkhoff prepares for Paris, set to compete in second Paralympic Games
Eastern Iowa native Erin Kerkhoff is making final preparations before flying off to Paris to compete in her second Paralympic Games. Kerkhoff suffers from optic nerve atrophy, a condition that heavily impairs her eye sight. Despite having 20/300 vision in her right eye and 20/400 vision in her left eye, she still had a love for track and field and excelled at the sport, winning a state title for Solon before competing on Northern Iowa's track team.
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