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Iowa's 1st participant in world's toughest horse race bids farewell ahead of Mongolia trip
A big send-off party was held in Central City on Thursday night for Cedar Rapids firefighter Shelby Van Weelden, who is one of about 40 international riders and the first Iowan ever chosen to participate in what some say is the longest and toughest horse race in the world: the Mongol Derby.
The City of Cedar Rapids takes legal action against mysterious structure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids is taking action against a property that has a mysterious structure on it. When KCRG spoke with the structure’s owner, he told us it’s a power generator and a solution for sustainable energy around the world. But at night it would...
Cedar Rapids community hosts vigil for Sonya Massey after unjustified police shooting
Different advocacy groups in Cedar Rapids came together Friday evening to hold a candlelight vigil for Sonya Massey, who was shot and killed by a county deputy in Springfield, Illinois earlier this month. People gathered at the Wellington Heights Community church to honor Sonya Massey. Like many others, they say...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Art in the Park in Cedar Rapids Redmond Park Sunday
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association will be holding “Art in the Park” in Redmond Park on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 11:00 am to 4:00 p.m. The following streets will be closed for the event from 7:00 a.m. (set up begins) until 7:00 p.m. (tear down complete):
CRCSD planning new school buildings at Van Buren and Hoover Elementary, pending approval
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District is planning to make way for new buildings in place of Van Buren and Hoover Elementary Schools. It's part of the Master Facilities Plan to remodel or rebuild every school in the district by 2040. "I think the teachers...
Five Seasons of Lights holiday installment to return to McGrath Amphitheatre in December
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Five Seasons of Lights is returning to the McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids this December. The new tradition started last year and transforms the amphitheatre into a wonderland of holiday lights and displays, organizers said. This year, the event is adding attractions like an 18-foot...
Linn County, Cedar Rapids address homelessness by tapping new Homelessness Systems Manager
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — J’nae Peterman has been tapped as Linn County and Cedar Rapids' new homelessness systems manager. Peterman, who has served as Housing Services Director for Waypoint since 2015, has been serving in this new role since June 25. In this position, Peterman will collaborate with...
Escaramuza charra Quetzalli's growth and impact across the globe
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — In the last three years, one of Des Moines escaramuza charra teams has already reached international success. Most recently, being featured in National Geographic. Quetzalli, made up of eight women and a few alternates, compete charrería: a Mexican rodeo where charros and escaramuza perform a...
Beauvy, May Earn Cobalt Golf All-American Scholar Honors
NORMAN, Okla. - Iowa State rising juniors Paul Beauvy and Zach May have been named to the 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars Team. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically in NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA, or receiving their Associate's Degree and in their last year of athletic eligibility in the NJCAA. In addition, they must participate in 50% of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 in NCAA Division I, under 78.0 in NCAA Division II, under 79.0 in...
Iowa State All-American Thinking 2028 Summer Olympics
Iowa State wrestler Casey Swiderski as a special guest coach. He is flourishing as a member of the cyclones wrestling team, and he thinks things are only going to get better. The Michigan native talked about the future.
Missing Polk County man reunited with family
A missing Runnells man has been reunited with his family. A release from the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 5:15 p.m. Friday said Pedro Gonzalez Ochoa, who had been missing since Thursday night, was located. Additional information is not expected. The sheriff's office initially asked for help around 1 p.m. after taking a missing person's report around 10 a.m. José Mendiola is a breaking news reporter for the Register. Reach him at jmendiola@dmreg.com. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Missing Polk County man reunited with family
Two Big 12 Wideouts Ranked Among Top 10 College Football Deep Threats
In a recent list from the East-West Shrine Bowl, two members of the Big 12 Conference were listed among the nation’s top 10 deep-threat wide receivers. The analytics used to determine the list was by most catches of 15 or more yards, which placed representatives from Texas Tech and Iowa State on the list.
Annual golf classic raises awareness, funds for ALS
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — An annual golf classic is raising awareness for ALS in Pleasant Hill. The Michael R. Myers Golf Classic teed off on Friday morning at Copper Creek Golf Club. The event raises money to fund research for the ALS Association. Currently, there are no effective treatments for the disease.
DMPS will have 12 new principals this year. Get to know them here:
Des Moines Public Schools students at 12 schools will see new principals come the first day of school. The new hires include the return of a previous principal and three administrators moving to new positions within Iowa's largest school district. ...
Ames softball player Katie Riesselman was voted the Ames Tribune's Athlete of the Week
Ames softball player Katie Riesselman is the Ames Tribune's Athlete of the Week winner for the week of July 15-21. Riesselman won Athlete of the Week with a whopping 93% of the vote. Collins-Maxwell softball player Erica Houge took second with 4%. ...
Casey’s announces major purchase of stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain announced the acquisition today of 198 stores, including 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for $1.145 billion. Casey’s CEO Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition, we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
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