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Iowa City man accused of second domestic assault incident
An Iowa City man was arrested Sunday night after an alleged assault on the mother of his two children. The incident reportedly occurred at the Broadway Street residence of 45-year-old Lfils Luvoma at around 7:45pm. According to police, he pushed his girlfriend against the wall. She then attempted to get a phone out of Luvoma’s pants pocket, causing him to reportedly strike her several times in the back.
A New Dog Park Will Open in Cedar Rapids This Week
Cedar Rapids will get its third dog park later on this week! The 12th Avenue Dog Park is set to open its gates on Friday, July 19th at 10:30 a.m. Located at 405 12th Avenue SE in the Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood, the 12th Avenue Dog Park is around a half-acre in size. It is completely fenced-in and equipped with benches and concrete entry areas, but there is still more to come. The Cedar Rapids city website says:
Lawsuit claims lies and potential bribery tied to Marengo plant
A lawsuit alleges that a company operating an alternative fuels plant in Marengo lied to, and may have bribed, public officials before a massive explosion injured workers there in 2022. Tali Washburn, a Pottawattamie County woman who worked for the company C6-Zero as its government relations director, is now suing C6-Zero, six of its affiliates […] The post Lawsuit claims lies and potential bribery tied to Marengo plant appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Johnson County leaders buy property to be used for affordable housing
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - 15 apartments will soon be available for affordable housing in Iowa City, after a $1.7 million purchase by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The property is at 1102 Hollywood Boulevard and includes two-bedroom, one-bathroom, partially furnished, two-story townhomes. The units are newly renovated according to a news release, but still need energy-efficient upgrades before people can move in.
American, Delta Offer Flights To Select UI Football Road Games
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Eastern Iowa Airport has worked with two carriers to add special direct flights for Hawkeye fans wanting to travel to select University of Iowa football road games this fall. Below is a list of flight options for fans looking for air travel from Eastern...
Iowa Basketball: Diverse backgrounds, one home, Hawkeye basketball's chemistry is high despite roster turnover
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- It has been an offseason of change for Hawkeye hoops. Iowa will be without Tony Perkins and Patrick McCaffery while bringing in some potential key players. One thing that stands out about this year's group is that they come from all walks of life. Freshman Cooper Koch is an Iowa legacy. Chris Tadjo was born in Canada and played for NBA Academy in Mexico City. Seydou Traore is a New York native while Drew Thelwell was born in Florida and played basketball in Kentucky.
Drier & cooler after Monday’s storms
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Temperatures and dew points will continue to drop over the next several days. We’re experiencing a mix of sun and clouds today, with occasional patches of thicker cloud cover through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures have warmed steadily but not as rapidly as the past few days. Instead, we’ll wind up with highs just a hair below normal for mid-July in the upper 70s to low 80s. A light northwesterly wind will be present, with intermittent clouds and sun.
Biz Buzz: Longtime area auto shop opens at new location under new owner; area electrician opens business; salon opens in Dubuque
GRAF, Iowa — A longtime Dubuque County automotive repair shop has opened at a new location under new ownership. Rick Soppe recently assumed ownership of Tri-State Auto Diagnostics at 491 Graf Road across from the Heritage Trail in Graf. He took over for Joe McKillip, who ran the business for over 30 years.
Decorah puller Van Duyn shares the challenge and excitement of tractor pulls
Tractor pulls always pack the stands at county fairs, and Decorah puller Don Van Duyn has been “pulling” for the last 27 years. Van Duyn, owner of SEE Electric of Decorah, said he first became interested in tractor pulls in 1993, and four years later, he bought his first pulling tractor –a Schreier’s John Deere Model 4010 – from a man in Wisconsin. Van Duyn named the machine “Birch Hollow Deer” because of all the deer which live around his home, and his new purchase went through an extensive rebuild.
US Department of Labor recovers $33K in back wages, damages for Davenport tire shop employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division investigated a Davenport RNR Tire Express franchise location. The department found the operator failed to include non-discretionary bonuses in the regular rate of pay when calculating overtime pay, a Fair Labor Standards Act violation. The U.S....
St. Ambrose named 1 of America’s best colleges for 2024
St. Ambrose is being recognized for quality, affordable education by a national publication. St. Ambrose University is being honored nationally for high-quality education and affordability. Money.com recently published its annual list of America’s best four-year universities and colleges and St. Ambrose was named “One of America’s Best Colleges” for 2024. The magazine’s annual ranking measures […]
A Trio of Bands Brought Hard Rock Energy Dubuque’s Back Waters Stage
Q Casino + Resort's Back Waters Stage was booming with energy thanks to a trifecta of talent that performed at the ever-popular venue on Friday, July 12th. Three popular rock bands took the stage to treat a crowd of thousands to some of their favorite hits over the course of over three hours.
Morgan Selected by Phillies in 9th Round of MLB Draft
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa junior Marcus Morgan was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in the 9th Round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Morgan was the 282nd pick overall. Morgan is the 33rd player drafted under head coach Rick Heller. The Iowa City,...
Agriculture Recovery Center to Open in Cedar County on July 25
State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Cedar County on Thursday, July 25 from noon to 8 p.m. to help Iowans recover from spring tornado and storm damage. This walk-through event, designed as a resource fair, will provide...
Davenport nursing home faces more huge fines
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nursing home ranked among the nation’s worst is facing a new round of fines. Regulators penalized Ivy at Davenport at least $40,000 after a recent inspection revealed 17 new violations: a mice infestation, residents with bedsores and untrained staff, among many others. Ivy...
Cooper Koch explains reason for committing to Hawkeyes
Four-star recruit Cooper Koch explained his reasoning for playing for Iowa after committing to his father's alma mater. J.R. Koch was on the Hawkeye basketball team from 1995-1999 and was selected in the second round of the NBA draft, but also made sure to stay impartial and let his son Cooper make the choice that was right for him according to the incoming freshman.
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