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Small, Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant Opens in Downtown Cedar Rapids
There's a new restaurant to try in Downtown Cedar Rapids! Mi Lindo Vallarta Mexican Restaurant has opened at 529 5th Ave SE. Mi Lindo Vallarta is a family-owned business that has moved into the former home of Runt's Munchies, which relocated to 118 2nd Street SE back in 2022. The tiny restaurant officially began welcoming customers on Sunday, August 4th.
Pleasant conditions for days, but a few showers not ruled out with a front
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Expect more generally nice weather for a while longer, but there is one wrinkle in the forecast in the near future. Pretty excellent early August conditions for Wednesday. Unlike yesterday’s widespread cloud cover, most areas this morning will start out with a lot of sunshine....
Carly Pearce Bringing Her ‘hummingbird’ Tour to Cedar Rapids
We have some amazing female artists in country music right now, and one of those names is Carly Pearce. She has already won ACM and CMA Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. She is a Grammy winner. And she is bringing her talents back to Eastern Iowa!. Earlier this...
Former Delhi city clerk accused of mishandling city funds, conflict of interest
DELHI, Iowa (KCRG) - A former Delhi city clerk is accused of mishandling city funds and having a conflict of interest because she was working for the city of Ryan at the same time. State Auditor Rob Sand released a report Tuesday detailing his investigation into Lori Tucker’s time as...
Dubuque Native Named CEO of One of Top Airplane Manufacturers
A man with Dubuque roots was just named the CEO of one of the world's largest airplane designers and manufacturers. He's now tasked with pulling the company out of a recent PR nightmare that's captured national attention. Last week, Dubuque native Kelly Ortberg was named the new president and CEO...
Iowa Hawkeyes Volleyball: Coach Barnes and Players Discuss Team’s Season Goals
At the Big Ten Volleyball Media Day, Iowa Hawkeyes' Coach Jim Barnes and his senior players, Anna Davis and Michelle Urquhart, discussed the team dynamics heading into the new season. With seven returning players, six freshmen, and five transfers, over 60% of the roster is new, emphasizing the youth of the team. Barnes highlighted the importance of creating a strong team culture and the impact of athletes like Claire, a transfer, who is expected to make a significant contribution on and off the court. The focus this season is on controlling what they can—putting in their best effort both mentally and physically.
Davenport Southeast moves to the final 3 of the Midwest Regional
WHITESTOWN, Ind. (KWQC) - In the movie Nothing In Common, Tom Hanks says the line, “From Davenport? That’s one of the Quad Cities. Twice as good as the Twin Cities.” On Tuesday, the Quad Cities were way more than twice as good, with Davenport Southeast topping Minnesota in the Midwest Regional 15-0 in just four innings.
Steindler Orthopedics opens new clinic
Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedics opened its eighth location in Cedar Rapids, The Gazette reported Aug. 6. The new location is the group's second largest and is neary 5,000 square feet, the report said. Cedar Rapids was chosen as a location since it's a popular region for patients to seek care.
Cedar Rapids Sizzlers Win 2024 National Granny Basketball Tournament
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Cedar Rapids Sizzlers secured a thrilling 51-47 overtime victory against the Harpers Ferry Fireflies in the championship game of the largest National Granny Basketball Tournament in history. The tournament took place Aug. 3-4 at the Homefield KCK Showcase Center. With this win, the Sizzlers...
Ames joins other Iowa schools in banning cellphones in classrooms
AMES, Iowa — More schools across Iowa are making the decision this year tokeep cellphones out of the classroom. That now includes Ames. In a letter to parents, the Ames Community School District says students will be asked to put their phones in a designated area before the start of classes.
Osseo Legion Baseball Loses Regional Opener
The Osseo Post 172 American Legion baseball team fell 5-4 to Swisher Post 671 of Iowa in the opening round of the Central Plains Regional tournament Wednesday afternoon. Osseo scored single runs in the first and second innings, carrying a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the fifth inning. Brenden Kranz had a sacrifice fly to drive in the first run for Osseo.
How Big! Lots Closings Will Impact South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota Stores
What began as a small downsizing for a national retail chain has turned into a massive store closing event. Consumer Affairs is reporting that Big! Lots, which earlier this year announced it was shuttering 40 stores, now says it will close nearly 300 locations, which translates to a little more than 20 percent of their 1,389 stores.
Iowa Men Can Buy Major Life Purchases A Lot Faster Than Women
Welcome to the year 2024, where we still somehow have a wage gap. Any woman in the workforce will tell you that we don't make as much money as our male coworkers. It's a tale as old as time and somehow in this world of gender equality, it's still an issue.
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