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Firefighters respond to kitchen fire at Iowa City apartment building
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Everyone safely evacuated a three-story Iowa City apartment building Thursday morning after a fire started in the kitchen of one of the units. Fire crews were called to an apartment complex at 1958 of Broadway Street at around 8:42 a.m. on Thursday, where they said they saw smoke coming from a third-floor window.
North Liberty Police Chief returns to role committed to changing culture after no confidence vote
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Diane Venega is returning to her role as North Liberty Police Chief after an investigation found she did not violate any laws or act maliciously. The investigation came after the North Liberty Police Department Officers’ Union and Sergeants Union released a joint letter in March detailing a number of grievances they said led to concerns about Venega’s leadership.
Coralville to host reception for people to meet Police Chief candidates
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - People in Coralville will get the chance to meet the four candidates for police chief when the city hosts a reception on August 6. The reception will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Coralville City Hall, located at 1512 7th Street. Current Police Chief...
Iowa City's new elementary plans could include specialized academies, paired schools
The Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) is considering restructuring its current elementary school model, anchored by a desire for smaller class sizes, specialized academies, and new preschool centers. The local school board - which covers elementary schools in Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty, held a special work session on Tuesday,...
Jay Higgins on how the Iowa defense works and chances of playoff bid
One of the great traditions that Iowa football has is on the defensive side of the ball. Under the direction of Phil Parker, the Iowa players might change, but the performance level doesn’t. At Big Ten Media Days, Indianapolis native Jay Higgins goes into detail about why it works so well and the key factors […] The post Jay Higgins on how the Iowa defense works and chances of playoff bid appeared first on On3.
Quinn Schulte talks Iowa offense, rising stars on defense
If you want to understand the new look Iowa offense, the best way to learn about it is to talk to the players who have faced it, the Hawkeye defense. We did just that at Big Ten Media Days with Quinn Schulte, who plays safety for the Hawkeyes and has seen just about every type […] The post Quinn Schulte talks Iowa offense, rising stars on defense appeared first on On3.
Rob Wolfe of 'American Pickers' to bring 400 to 500 old cars to the Bettendorf riverfront
Rob Wolfe estimates he’s been in the picking business full time for 40 years, and over that time, he's driven an estimated 50,000 miles a year just to discover and buy antiques from across the country. That doesn’t include the mileage for his travels for “American Pickers,” the History Channel show he has...
Tempers flare in courtroom at sentencing for gunman in fatal Davenport shooting
Tempers flared Wednesday when an 18-year-old Peoria man was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for the fatal 2023 Davenport shooting of a Moline man. Our Quad Cities News crew was in the courtroom while Alex Markovich, who at first faced charges of first-degree murder and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear.
Linn County man accused of quadruple murder to undergo psychiatric evaluation
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The trial is on hold for the Linn County man accused of killing four people, after a judge ordered him to undergo a competency evaluation by the State psychiatrist for the next few weeks. Luke Truesdell, 34, of Marion, is accused of murdering four people...
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...
Man jailed for credit card fraud in Cerro Gordo County
MASON CITY, Iowa – A man has been arrested for credit card fraud in North Iowa. Ethan Brian Woods, 24, was picked up on an outstanding warrant in Linn County and transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, where he is being held on $10,000 bond. Woods is charged...
CR Council purchases undeveloped downtown site for temporary parking, redevelopment
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids City Council approved the purchase of a valuable piece of downtown real estate to ease parking problems during flood wall construction. The two lots at the corner of 1st Street and 3rd Avenue SE have long been talked about for development of a new building, but it has remained untouched for years. The city approved purchasing the land during the July 9 meeting for $1.025 million. That's well below the original price of $2.5 million listed by GLD Commercial in 2022.
Cedar Rapids Spending $10-Million To Improve Roads Near Airport And I-380
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids is spending ten million dollars to upgrade Wright Brothers Boulevard, and two other roads near the Interstate 380 airport exit. That interchange is being converted into a diverging diamond. The project is a joint effort with the Iowa DOT to improve road capacity in...
Downtown Cedar Rapids Restaurant Opens New Bar & Lounge Areas
A Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant is now welcoming customers to their newest additions! Midtown Reserve at 319 7th St SE has officially opened their new Bar Room and Lounge Room. Midtown Reserve is a fine-dining steakhouse that is only open for reservations, but the restaurant is now allowing walk-ins for...
Trever Baumler ignites Dowling Catholic in Iowa state baseball tournament win over DCG
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 stay at the Iowa high school state baseball tournament. Trever Baumler tossed 5 2/3 sparkling innings and helped Dowling finally break...
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