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Davenport man sentenced for selling cocaine while on federal supervision
A Davenport man was sentenced to 13 ½ years in federal prison for selling cocaine while under federal supervision. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing in federal court in Davenport, officers received information that Dedrick Montez Jones, 44, was selling cocaine in 2023. Officers searched Jones’ home in December 2023 and […]
Muscatine woman arrested on 67 animal neglect charges
An arrest has been made in a severe animal-neglect incident in Muscatine last month. According to a news release from the City of Muscatine and arrest affidavits, charges were filed against Kelly Marie Adams, 44, of Muscatine on Monday, July 8. On Monday, June 17, a search warrant was executed in the 2400 block of […]
Ely man arrested after high speed car chase in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An Ely man was arrested on Tuesday night after officers said a high speed chase in Cedar Rapids ended with the man exiting the vehicle while it was still running. It kept going and hit a building on Wilson Avenue. According to a criminal complaint,...
IC City Council splits vote on license plate recognition ordinance
Iowa City City Councilors are divided on an ordinance that would allow new license plate recognition cameras in three city-owned parking ramps and city-owned traffic cameras to skirt restrictions on their use in city code. The ordinance was approved for a first reading in a 4-3 vote on Tuesday night,...
Volga Days honors past while looking toward future
Over three decades ago, the city of Volga was crowded with people celebrating Turkey Days, lining the streets for a parade, taking part in a duck float and gathering round for a turkey dressing dinner. Then, it came to an end. While the actual history of Turkey Days and why...
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
IUC Schedules Public Hearing On Black Hills Energy’s Request For Natural Gas Rate Increases
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has scheduled a public hearing for later this year to discuss Black Hills Energy’s proposed natural gas rate increase. The hearing will be held in the IUC’s Hearing Room on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at 1375 E. Court Ave. in Des Moines. Black Hills Energy filed an application on May 1 seeking approval to revise its rates to increase its annual revenues. This request is being reviewed as required by state law and the IUC’s administrative rules. The hearing will include the presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses. Public comments can be submitted online, via email to customer@iuc.iowa.gov, or by mail using the address included below. Black Hills Energy serves 1.3 million customers in eight Midwest states, including natural gas services in the listening area.
Two EF-0 tornadoes confirmed in eastern Iowa after Monday's storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities has confirmed that two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in eastern Iowa. The first tornado hit near Hale, causing minor damage to structures and trees in its path. The second tornado touched down near Fairport, similarly resulting in minimal damage. EF-0 tornadoes are the...
Strawberry Point Fire Department remains out of service after fire chief vote fails
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - On Wednesday, the Strawberry Point City Council held a vote that could have potentially restarted services from the fire department after they ceased operations last week. The fire department said the unanimous decision was influenced by a lack of support from the city council and...
Marquette Catholic edges MFL MarMac in playoff opener
The MFL MarMac softball team entered postseason play riding a two-game winning streak, but couldn’t sustain the momentum in a close 5-4 loss to Marquette Catholic in a July 8 Class 2A regional match-up. The Bulldogs scored two runs in each the fourth and fifth innings to grab a...
Manchester Hosting Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a Community Blood Drive in Manchester today. The blood drive is taking place from 11 am to 5:30 pm at the Delaware County Community Center at the fairgrounds. To schedule your appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and search Sponsor Code: ManchesterIA, or...
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