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Iowa legislator J.D. Scholten captivates baseball world by playing at age 44 – and winning
SIOUX CITY – Sioux City Explorers pitcher J.D. Scholten is in the team’s bullpen along the left-field line at Lewis and Clark Park, getting ready for his start against the Lincoln Saltdogs on Aug. 1. It’s about 20 minutes before the game, and Scholten, who has been stretching in the outfield, barely breaks...
For Only the Second Time in 70 Years, a Black Miss Iowa is Crowned
Twenty-six-year-old McKenzie Kerry has made history in Iowa by winning the Miss Iowa USA pageant in 2024. Kerry is now only the second Black woman to win the title in over 70 years in a state where the population is overwhelming white. According to the Iowa State Data Center, African Americans comprised slightly more than 4% of the state’s population as of 2021. “When we think about the figures and faces of our community, I think it’s important that Black women and Black girls can have someone that they look up to,” Kerry told the local television station KCCI. “I’m honored to...
Cook review: You’re a click away from seeing true-crime doc ‘Tragedy on Highway 74’
History buff and true-crime aficionados will find that this streaming short documentary has plenty to engage them, with its focus on a crime that happened in 1932. “Tragedy on Highway 74” is a little like watching an episode of a television series because it packs a lot of action into its brief running time.
Ranking the best Iowa high school football seniors in the Iowa City area
The Iowa high school football season will soon be here in the Iowa City area, and there are a ton of high school seniors ready to get one last crack at a state title. From University of Iowa commit Mason Woods to North Dakota State commit Brody Clubb, there is no shortage of elite senior talent scattered across the six IHSAA football teams in the Iowa City area. ...
Britt Council Hears Car Show Music Entertainment Concerns
The Britt City Council was approached by Jared Winger of Mojo Productions about concerns he had for the car show he produces in Britt. Wingert told the council that he was having issues with the Britt Bar and Grill over their use of a DJ service during his car show.
Delaware Co. teen named Iowa Dairy Princess
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - 18-year-old Haley Ronnebaum of Earlville was crowned the 71st Iowa Dairy Princess during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Wednesday. Over the next year, Ronnebaum will serve as a goodwilll ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farmers and help consumers understand the dedication of families to their cows and the milk they produce.
Iowa state auditor claims former Delhi city clerk mishandled more than $80,000
The Iowa state auditor alleges that a former Delhi city clerk used more than $80,000 in improper and unsupported disbursements after city officials requested a special investigation. Auditor of State Rob Sand released a report on an investigation that revealed that Lori Tucker spent $66,599 on improper disbursements and $13,525 on unsupported disbursements from January 2015 to June 2022. ...
Iowa nursing home operator faces more wrongful death claims
(Des Moines, Iowa) – One of Iowa’s largest nursing home operators, Care Initiatives of West Des Moines, is currently facing at least 10 wrongful death lawsuits. The Iowa Capital Dispatch reports the lawsuits, all filed in state court over the past 18 months, include four against Northcrest Specialty Care in Waterloo, which has been the focus of at least 21 complaint investigations by the state in the past year. Care Initiative’s facilities in Avoca and Corning are included in the lawsuits. Read more about those cases below.
Iowa officials unveil new behavioral health system map to better address mental health
State officials have unveiled the proposed districts for Iowa's new behavioral health system. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law earlier this year a plan to merge mental and behavioral health services offered in the state, which top state officials hope will streamline system functions and improve access for Iowans who struggle with mental...
98.1 KHAK First Responder Friday Honors Christopher Boos
Each Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., 98.1 KHAK's Brain & Courtlin pay tribute to an Eastern Iowa first responder. The weekly honoree receives a $25 gift card to Wild Hogs Saloon and Eatery in Walford and a $25 gift card to Honor and Respect. Today we honor Christopher Boos, who...
KXEL Morning News for Fri. Aug. 09, 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – For many employees, Chophouse Downtown was their livelihood. So when the owners abruptly closed it last Thursday, it affected their future income. Now former employers are telling TV9 that many employees didn’t receive their last paychecks as scheduled last week, with a few saying past paychecks they deposited bounced. A TV9 Reporter reached out to one of the owners, Ryan Avila-Burillo. He explained that they’re currently in the process of liquidating their assets to be able to pay everybody. He’s unsure how long that will take, but has sent updates to employees. The Chophouse owners cited several reasons for closing, mostly competition from new restaurants downtown like Big Grove and Pickle Palace. Removal of parking meters, he says, confused a lot of customers. But the owners did not give as many reasons for shutting down their restaurant called Mezcal in a completely different area of town.
New Cedar Rapids Restaurant Announces Closure After 3 Months
Another restaurant in Cedar Rapids will be shutting its doors in the very near future. Acapulco Seafood & Grill just opened its doors back in early May at 2925 Williams Pkwy SW, the former home of Vivian's Soul Food. After about three months in business, the restaurant revealed in the Cedar Rapids Area Foodies group on Facebook yesterday (August 7th) that they will be closing their doors this week. The post reads:
Univ. of Iowa looks to change rules regarding who can be in clubs
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Changes to how the University of Iowa structures campus clubs are upsetting people who might no longer be allowed to participate. The University of Iowa is looking to change its policy when it comes to who can be a part of student-run organizations. According to...
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