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Foggy Morning and Sunny Afternoons Ahead for Western Iowa
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is experiencing patchy dense fog this morning, particularly in valley areas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines. The fog, which is expected to lift by 8 AM, is causing visibility issues, reducing it to a quarter mile or less in some locations.
Eastern Iowa man accused of quadruple murder to have competency hearing
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — The Linn County man accused of killing four people is set to have a competency hearing on Wednesday,KCRG reports. Luke Truesdell, 34, of Marion, is accused of murdering four people at a home on East Otter Road early last month. Police found three people...
Enjoy Sweet Corn Season This Summer with Some Practical Tips
Ames, IA – The middle of summer is officially here and so is sweet corn season. With the unusual weather events this year, Iowans can still expect to see an abundance of their favorite sweet corn variety. Iowans in the southeast witnessed their first round of sweet corn on...
Iowa farm field drainage failure leads to creek contamination, dead fish
Underground drainage tiling apparently failed and formed a sinkhole in a cornfield in northwest Iowa that allowed manure to flow into a creek, where it killed small fish for miles, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The manure came from Roorda Dairy, west of Paullina, which has about...
Junior Legion State: Central City Now 3-0, St. Paul 2-1
Central City is the only team that’s still unbeaten in the Class B Junior state tournament in Valley. Central City downed West Point 7-3 Monday night to improve to 3-0 in the tourney. Next up for Central City is a matchup Tuesday night against Mt. Michael Benedictine, which is 2-1.
Will Cedar Rapids Get a New Casino in 2025?
Looks like the poker-faced politicos are gearing up for a high-stakes showdown over casino licenses in the 2025 legislative session! After letting a two-year casino moratorium slip through their fingers like a bad hand, some state lawmakers are ready to ante up for a fresh round of legislative action. What...
‘We Are Here With That Insecurity’: Mixed-Status Families Weigh Leaving Iowa
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. Having spent more than half her life in Waterloo, Iowa, she has built a life here. It’s where she met her husband and where her only daughter, who wants to become a sonographer, was born. That’s why, after a day’s work...
Trever Baumler guides Dowling Catholic past DC-G in Iowa state baseball tournament quarters
CEDAR RAPIDS — Once the skies cleared and the baseball resumed, No. 7 seed Dowling Catholic delivered a quality effort to kick off what the Maroons hope is a lengthy Cedar Rapids stay. Trever Baumler tossed 5 2/3 sparkling innings and helped Dowling finally break through with a key sixth-inning single,...
Xavier basketball: Sean Miller wants to return to form defensively this season
As Xavier's summer workouts wind down, head coach Sean Miller has identified defense as a focal point for the upcoming fall preseason practices. Miller made the comments on the latest episode of his podcast during an episode where he and his co-hosts Paul Fritschner and Adam Baum were discussing the team's offseason progress. During the show, he emphasized the necessity of developing a strong defensive identity.
Isolated Storms Through Wednesday Morning Followed by Sunshine
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Isolated showers & storms are possible overnight & Wednesday morning followed by sunshine for the remainder of the workweek. Isolated storms will be possible across the region overnight as the cold front travels south. Overnight lows will cool into the mid 60s. Your First Alert:...
Museum plans reprise of Czech and Slovak presidential visit to Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library has confirmed the visit of the presidents of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, echoing a monumental day that took place more than 25 years ago. On a chilly day on Oct. 21, 1995, U.S. President Bill Clinton,...
Kennedy comes from behind, winning first State tournament game since 2015
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Playing in their first State tournament since 2015, Cedar Rapids Kennedy needed a 4-run 6th inning to hold off Pleasant Valley by a 6-3 final score. The Cougars are the top seed in this year's bracket, and will now face the winner of Waukee Northwest and Johnston in the 4A semifinals on Thursday.
Iowa Former Women's Basketball Coach Gets Herky Statue
(Iowa City, IA) -- Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder has her own Bluder-style Herky statue. The Hawkeye mascot features Bluder's hairstyle, championship rings and a basketball net. Bluder retired from the program this year after coaching at Iowa for 24 years. From the University of Iowa Women's Basketball...
Waterloo Welcomes New Family-Owned Steakhouse
A new restaurant is opening up very soon in Waterloo. Elena's Steakhouse & Bar is a family-owned restaurant with a menu that "showcases the finest quality and flavor." Located at 126 E Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo, this new business is run by the Sanchez family, according to the eatery's website.
Cant-miss summer fun in Johnson Co. from live music to movies in the park and Swisher Fun Days
Though the end of summer is looming, there is still plenty to do in Iowa City and Johnson County, from live music to free activities and small-town celebrations. Here are five things to do during the last weekend of July. Swisher Fun Days ...
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