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Iowa’s ‘Best’ Food Festival is Happening This Weekend
We have quite a few festivals that revolve around food here in Iowa, but only one could be named the very best! According to Love Food, that Iowa festival is the West Point Sweet Corn Festival!. The West Point Sweet Corn Festival is held annually in Lee County, and the...
Weekend Warming Trend Leads to Wet Start Next Week
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Great end to the work week with a wonderful weekend in store. Some pop-up puffy clouds are likely today, too, though it will be hard to turn any of those into showers. An isolated sprinkle or two could occur in our northern counties. Winds will...
Woodchips and water quality: Iowa State awarded $750,000 to study bioreactors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Iowa State University roughly $750,000 to improve water quality through woodchip bioreactors. A woodchip bioreactor works by intercepting drainage water and transporting it to an area that has a carbon substrate, such as woodchips, and denitrifying microorganisms to remove nitrate from the water. The remaining water is released […]
USDA announces $25 million grant to remove wood from national forests
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has announced a $25 million grant for local businesses to remove hazardous fuels from national forests. The goal of the grant, known as the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Grant, is to reduce wildfire risks across the nation while supporting local businesses, according to a USDA press release. […]
C6-Zero pays $106K fine after Marengo facility explosion
C6-Zero, a shingle-recycling company involved in a December 2022 explosion at its Marengo facility, has paid its overdue fine for workplace safety violations. The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) received a check for $105,965.32 from the company on July 30, closing a chapter in enforcing the fine.
IN FOCUS: 8.9.24 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
Marion’s newest firefighters, Tanner Frank, Alec Stringer and Thadius Williams took their oath of office and had their badges pinned during last night’s City Council meeting. They were joined by their family members, peers and the community. They each joined the department over the past several months and have been training during their shifts. Congratulations, Tanner, Alec and Thadius on this milestone in your career. Please stay safe!
Police Remind Residents to Lock Car Doors, Check Cameras
The North Liberty Police Department is reporting a recent uptick in vehicle burglaries involving unsecured vehicles in the area and is looking for assistance identifying the person in these images capture from a private security camera on the 100 block of W. Weston Street around midnight on Aug. 9, 2024.
Max to release series about abducted Evansdale cousins Lyric and Elizabeth
EVANSDALE, Iowa (KCRG) - Streaming service Max is releasing a three-part documentary series on Thursday about the abduction and murder of Evansdale cousins, Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins. The parent company of Max says the series, called “Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth,” will explore the cousins’ 2012 abduction,...
Plumbing issue delays temporary closure of Robert A Lee Rec. Center pool to December
IOWA CITY, IA - — The Robert A. Lee indoor pool was set to be closed from Monday, August 19th through Tuesday, September 3rd for planned maintenance. These repairs are now being delayed until December 13th, 2024 due to a newly discovered plumbing issue that will require more time to acquire parts.
Logan Jones named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List
Things are setting up for a big year from Logan Jones, the Iowa Hawkeyes’ center. He is finding himself among some of the premier lists and award watch lists in college football. Logan Jones has been named to the Outland Trophy watch list and was recently in the top 10 of The Athletic’s “College Football Freak List” for the most freakishly athletic players in college football. This time, Logan Jones finds himself named to the Rimington Trophy watch list. 🏆 @rimingtontrophy Watch List@logan_jones75#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/fhXvQLF8Qm — Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) August 9, 2024 The Rimington Trophy is awarded each year to the most outstanding center in all...
Muscatine Area Farmers Market Presents: Customer Appreciation Celebration!
The Muscatine Area Farmers Market is inviting the public to join them at their Customer Appreciation Celebration Market on Saturday, August 10 from 7:30am-12pm on the corner of 3rd Street and Cedar Street in Downtown Muscatine. The Muscatine Area Farmers Market is excited to celebrate their customers! In addition to...
North Liberty raises over $2.4 million to bring event center to Centennial Park
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - North Liberty has raised more than $2.4 million for its ‘Next Stage’ campaign, with an end goal of $3.5 million. The city is using funds from the campaign to bring a new event center, amphitheater, and splash pad to Centennial Park. The city...
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