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Estherville-Lincoln Central softball falls in state quarterfinal round to Davenport Assumption, 6-5
FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCAU) – The #5 Estherville-Lincoln Central softball team is headed to the consolation bracket following a 6-5 loss to #4 Davenport Assumption, 6-5. Jasey Anderson led E-LC, going 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI from a triple and home run. E-LC will play either #8 Solon in the consolation bracket on Wednesday, […]
County Fair crowns its 2024 royalty
The 2024 Clinton County Fair queen hails from Charlotte. Holly Lamp, 17, the daughter of Perry and Darlene Lamp, was coronated Thursday night at the fairgrounds in DeWitt, along with her court. An honor roll student, Lamp is an incoming senior at Northeast High School. Alaina White, 17, daughter of...
Four-Run First-Inning Dooms Solon in Quarterfinal Loss to Top-Ranked Benton Community
FORT DODGE – Facing the top-ranked team in the state can create a lot of concerns for an opposing coach. For Solon head coach the biggest worry heading into Tuesday’s Class 3A quarterfinal against top-ranked Benton Community wasn’t the Bobcats’ potent offense or the stuff of stingy senior pitcher Jessa DeMoss.
Clinton National Bank Congratulates Geno’s Pizza on 50 years in the Pizza Business
Congratulations to Geno’s Pizza on 50 delicious years in the pizza business! And a special shout out to our friends at Sweetheart Bakery for creating this adorable pizza cookie to celebrate Geno’s anniversary. We’re lucky to have these awesome businesses in our area serving tasty food and treats for all of us to enjoy!
Great River Threshers- Farm Machinery
Many makes and models of farm equipment were on display at the Great River Thresher’s Grounds during their three-day weekend celebration. The equipment showed the history of agriculture and reminded the visitors of all the massive changes that have occurred in decades of farming practices.
Greg McElroy Makes Surprising Pick For College Football Playoff Contender
The College Football Playoff has had three Big Ten programs qualify for it since its start in 2014. The Ohio State Buckeyes (2015, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023), Michigan State Spartans (2016), and Michigan Wolverines (2022, 2023, 2024) have all made the playoffs before. However, on a recent episode of ...
Help Eastern Iowa Kids by Buying a Blizzard from Dairy Queen
I know that every day is a great day for ice cream, but this Thursday is especially good. 2024's Miracle Treat Day is coming up on July 25th!. Miracle Treat Day is the best day of the year to head to a local Dairy Queen and order your favorite Blizzard. Why? Well, the official press release reads:
Beshear to headline Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear is set to headline the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines this weekend. Organizers for the event say that it was scheduled prior to President Joe Biden’s withdraw from the 2024 Presidential race. Beshear had been expanding his name recognition prior to Sunday’s shakeup […]
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...
Washington Woman Arrested on Felony Abuse Charges
On Saturday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a subject with Washington County warrants. They arrested 59-year-old Bobbie Smith of Washington on three counts of dependent adult abuse, all Class C felonies. According to court documents, it was reported that the victim had been in Smith’s care since January 28th, 2024. While at the Washington County Hospital, it was reported that the victim was severely dehydrated, had physical injuries, and had not been receiving food or necessary medications. It was also determined that during the time the victim was in Smith’s care, they were confined to areas of the home, unsupervised, and denied access to food, medication, and clothing. Medical staff concluded that medical findings were consistent with the victim’s reports of abuse and neglect and would have caused injury and severe discomfort. According to prior medical records and medical staff treating the victim, they have declined significantly while being in the care of Smith. Smith was taken to the Washington County Jail, where she is being held on a $30,000 cash-only bond. KCII will bring you more information as it becomes official.
Mustangs Fall Short in State
Cedar Rapids – The Mustangs were lacking offense tonight in the most important game of the year against the Dowling Catholic Maroons. Trevor Baumler was fantastic for Dowling striking out six and only allowing two hits and walking two in 5.2 innings pitched. Keaton Fenn was on the bump for the Mustangs and pitched well also, it was his control and command that wasn’t where it was all year.
Eastern Iowa man accused of quadruple murder to have competency hearing
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — The Linn County man accused of killing four people is set to have a competency hearing on Wednesday,KCRG reports. Luke Truesdell, 34, of Marion, is accused of murdering four people at a home on East Otter Road early last month. Police found three people...
Scrap it, don't trash it: Linn County's commitment to recycling
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Recycling is something we can do to make our Earth a little greener, because giving materials a new chance at life keeps them in use, and out of the environment. The United States is one of the top three countries in the world that produces...
Iowa State Fair Contest Named One of the Weirdest in the Midwest
Midwest Living recently published a list of the "Wackiest, Wildest State Fair Contests," and one of the contests to make the list is a favorite at the Iowa State Fair: Husband Calling! The article reads:. "The 40-plus-year-old contest started because wives used to call their husbands in for dinner from...
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