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Grassley, wife Barbara mark 70th anniversary at favorite date spot
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his wife Barbara marked their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday at their favorite date spot. “Barbara & I went to the Hickory House in Waterloo when we were 1st dating 2nite we celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary where it all started,” Grassley said in a post on the social platform X.…
City of Hills discusses decision to demolish Hills Elementary
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The day after the city of Hills and the Iowa City School District announced the Hill Elementary building would be demolished, the Mayor of Hills discussed why it changed its stance on getting the building back from the district. The Iowa City School District School...
Cedar Rapids says goodbye to Bo Mac's, closing this Sunday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids restaurant Bo Mac's announced it is closing its doors. The bar/restaurant is nestled in the city's New Bohemian neighborhood. In a Facebook post, the restaurant said its last day will be Sunday, Aug. 25. Bo Mac's owner had told Iowa's News Now in...
Two-A-Days: Iowa City Liberty looks to make splash in class 5A under ex-NFL head coach
Iowa City Liberty had a lackluster first season in class 5A, but under new head coach Scott Chandler, the Lightning aim to bounce back from their 4-5 finish in 2023. Chandler played tight end at Iowa before getting drafted in the fourth round of the NFL draft, where he spent eight years playing in the league. After spending time at Liberty as an assistant, he now takes over the reigns of the program to try and turn the Lightning into class 5A contenders.
Burlington Police arrest man following investigation
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department has announced the arrest of a man on multiple charges. According to a news release, on August 13th, Burlington Police Officers responded to a theft in progress on the property of Ferguson Plumbing. When officers arrived on scene, the suspects fled on foot. Officers...
Marion's historic Granger House featured in art competition
MARION, Iowa — City leaders and local artists held a ribbon cutting for theGranger House Plein Air Art competition in Marion. The opening event was held on the morning of Friday, Aug. 23. Granger house’s Vicki Noah, Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly and several organizations like the Marion Chamber of Commerce...
Centering fitness while leaving a legacy in Reinbeck
REINBECK – Kim Snow is putting fitness front and center in Reinbeck, and hoping it remains that way for the foreseeable future. This past Tuesday, with members of the community by her side, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Class of 1992 alumna officially cut the ribbon on her new facility, The Center: Rural Fitness and Wellness.
Football Slated Fifth in A-R-C Preseason Coaches' Poll
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Loras College football team was predicted to finish in fifth place by the American Rivers Conference coaches in the preseason poll that was released by the conference office on Friday afternoon. Wartburg College, who concluded its 2023 season in the NCAA semifinals, topped the...
Iowa governor says she won’t weigh in on Cedar Rapids’ casino plans right now
Two years ago, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a two-year moratorium into law restricting any new casinos from being constructed in Iowa. The cap expired at the end of June, leading to Cedar Rapids developers moving forward with applications to Iowa’s Gaming and Racing Commission. Story continues below. Some republican...
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