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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...
Yankton County, SD deputies arrest South Dakota fugitive after 4-week search
YANKTON COUNTY, SD (KTIV) - There’s a new development in a manhunt that started last month in South Dakota. Authorities in Yankton County say they’ve found an Iowa man wanted for violating his parole and arrested him after a nearly four-hour standoff Monday night. The Yankton County Sheriff’s...
Cannabis Operator Strategically Opens New Location Near NE/IA Hubs
Multi-state cannabis operator, Greenlight, targets Nebraska and Iowa cannabis consumers with the opening of its newest dispensary in Rock Port, Missouri. Consistently rated as one of the top dispensaries in MO, Greenlight strategically chose Rock Port to broaden its consumer base in new markets. Greenlight announced the opening of its...
Iowa Union demands restoration of bargaining rights for public employees
In the wake of a 2017 law that brought about significant changes to collective bargaining, a local union is advocating for the reinstatement of rights for public workers in the area. On Monday, Teamsters Local 238 emphasized that certain matters such as healthcare, layoffs, and evaluation procedures are legally non-negotiable.
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