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Strong Group of Returners Seeking to Lead Turnaround Season at Clear Creek Amana
TIFFIN – When Lance Pedersen took over the Clear Creek Amana football program last spring something quickly stood out to the veteran coach about the group of returning players. The Clippers want to win and they want to win now. Coming off back-to-back 3-6 seasons Clear Creek Amana is...
Lundquist Lawsuit Against Charles City School Board Dismissed
The lawsuit filed by former Superintendent Anne Lundquist against members of the Charles City School Board has been dismissed. In April, Lundquist was placed on administrative leave while, according to School Board President David Schrodt, the district investigated allegations that “raise questions about Dr. Lundquist’s fitness for duty and ability to serve as an employee of the Charles City Community School District.”
Cresco man arrested for violent home invasion
CRESCO, Iowa – A Howard County man has been arrested after a violent home invasion over the weekend. Kevin Christopher Belle, 27 of Cresco, is charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, possession of burglar tools, going armed with intent, second-degree burglary, assault while participating in a felony, and use of a dangerous weapon in commission of a crime.
Cade McNamara listed as QB1 on Week 1 depth chart, RB includes big change up
It's not a major surprise but Cade McNamara is listed as Iowa's starting quarterback on the first official depth chart of the 2024 football season. Iowa kicks off the season on Saturday at home against Illinois State. The depth chart, released Monday afternoon, does include a major switch in the...
How ‘corn sweat' helps make blistering heat wave worse in Illinois
All of northern Illinois will be under an excessive heat warning on Tuesday, but a phenomenon known as “corn sweat” will make the conditions especially oppressive in areas away from the city of Chicago. Heat indices could soar above 110 degrees and could even approach 115 degrees in...
Restaurant inspection update: State shuts down ‘imminent health hazard’
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing oversees restaurant inspections in Iowa. (Photo via Canva; DIAL logo courtesy of Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) The state of Iowa has shut down food service and suspended the license of a Clayton County eatery and convenience store that has...
Tonight Show Announcer Visits His Butter Sculpture at the State Fair [VIDEO]
One member of the historic Tonight Show is from Bay Ridge, New York. Another member of the Tonight Show is from Des Moines, Iowa, and he visited his home state during the Iowa State Fair!. Jimmy Fallon, the star of The Tonight Show is an East Coast native but his...
5-Year-Old Student Wanders Away from Cedar Rapids School [WATCH]
It is a parent's worst nightmare. A Cedar Rapids family is angry after finding out that their 5-year-old daughter walked out of her elementary school on Monday and no one at the school realized she was gone. That young girl's father, John Thompson, appeared before the Cedar Rapids School board...
Cedar Rapids School Board votes to renovate Harrison Elementary
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids School board has voted to keep and renovate Harrison Elementary School. The school is nearly 100 years old, and the district planned to build a new school. That plan was so unpopular voters cited it as a main reason they rejected a bond question that had nothing to do with Harrison. It would have supported middle and high school renovations. It failed overwhelmingly.
Cedar Rapids Airport sets new monthly passenger record in July
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) broke a its monthly passenger record in July with 135,415 travelers. Marty Lenss, CID director, says based on the number of departure seats for the fall, CID will likely have another record-breaking year for total passengers. “We are seeing double-digit...
Week 1 Metro high school football matchups
The 2024 high school football season kicks off this week. Waterloo Christian opens its second season in school history of 8-Player football at Springville. Waterloo West and Waterloo East resume their longtime rivalry at Memorial Stadium,. Waterloo Columbus Catholic hosts Dyersville Beckman. And Cedar Falls hosts Cedar Rapids Prairie in...
Scorching Afternoon with Heat Index Soaring
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Dangerous heat continues this afternoon. The heat index will be the main concern, with dew points in the 70s to near 80, making it feel like 100 to 115 degrees in many areas. Take precautions to avoid heat-related illness amid this excessive heat. If possible,...
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