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Strawberry Point firefighters return to service under interim chief
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — Firefighters in Strawberry Point will return to service Thursday evening after ongoing talks with the city. City Administrator Deno Andrews tells Iowa's News Now that the volunteers will return and serve under Interim Fire Chief Dean Courtnage. Courtnage has been with the department for 46 years, and previously served as fire chief for 10 years. He succeeds Chief Nic Stelken, who city leaders removed from his job.
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Suspects caught on camera trying to pawn stolen $10,000 ring for $600
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Three people are accused of burglarizing a home and stealing a wedding ring worth over $10,000. Police say they caught the suspects after they tried to pawn the ring for $600. Eric Burgess, Nathaniel Burgs, and Jacquelyn Somers are now charged with 1st Degree Burglary....
Women's Tennis earns all-academic honors, Nine Kohawks named scholar-athletes
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Coe College women's tennis team was recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for academic excellence earlier last week. Additionally, nine Kohawk athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, Alliandra Hagness, Amy Whitcomb, Carlie Miller, Chloe Palmer, Claudia Bilkey, Jaden Fuqua, Maddie Schultz, Maria Bello Escobar and Sophia Fain.
Iowa’s July Might’ve Been Cooler Than You Realize
I hate to be bearer of bad news but before we could even blink, we're almost to the month of August. Maybe parents with kids on summer vacation think these past 2 months have slowly crawled by but I already feel like I hardly remember June!. Students are have around...
Marion gears up for National Night Out with police and community events
MARION, Iowa - National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This year, National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Marion Police Department is partnering with Marion Parks and Recreation, the Marion Public Library and the Marion Fire Department to organize a community-wide event from 5-7 p.m. at Thomas Park, 343 Marion Blvd.
Why Iowa offense should be significantly improved in 2024
Iowa has been defined by its defense over the past few seasons, as evidenced by a dominant 2023 season when the Hawkeyes finished fourth in the country in scoring defense (14.8 PPG) and seventh in total defense (282.5 YPG).Despite an anemic offense that ranked 129th in the country in scoring (15.4 PPG) and 130th in total offense (234.6 YPG), defensive-oriented Iowa finished 10-4 last season. As the Hawkeyes look ahead to this season, several factors suggest the offense is poised for a significant improvement.One of the most notable changes is the hiring of Tim Lester, former offensive coordinator and head...
Cleanup effort continues; part of riverfront may reopen late Thursday
The City of Muscatine anticipates having the Iowa Avenue entrance to Riverside Park open to the public at the end of the work day on Thursday, July 25. However, not all of the park will be open to the public, and the opening is contingent on the progress of cleanup efforts.
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Mostly Sunny & Seasonal Through Friday, but Higher Dew Points Will Return
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We’ll be mostly sunny and seasonal through Friday, but rising temperatures are in the forecast. We had a lovely day across Eastern Iowa with a mostly sunny sky and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s and low 80s. Overnight we’ll have a mostly clear sky with lows cooling into the low to mid-60s.
Wednesday’s Iowa High School State Baseball Scores
At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com. Story Content (c) 2024 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved. LOCAL NEWS. (State) An Iowa pharmacy and two pharmacists have agreed to pay civil...
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