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Eastern Iowans Name Their Favorite Area Food Trucks
Now that summer is here, it's the perfect time to celebrate all the awesome food trucks that we have here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of my favorites, as well as recommendations from members of the Cedar Rapids Area Support Local Group Facebook page:. Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza.
Eight more Iowa companies sue the state over rollout of new hemp law
A second group of companies is suing the State of Iowa over its implementation of a new hemp law that restricts the levels of THC in consumables. The eight companies allege the regulations they must adhere to if they’re to be in compliance with a new state law restricting hemp-related consumables are not expected to […] The post Eight more Iowa companies sue the state over rollout of new hemp law appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Coralville motel guest accused of assaulting police after calling them himself
A guest at a Coralville motel is accused of assaulting police after he himself called them to check on his sick wife. According to arrest records, 48-year-old George Jackson of Westwinds Drive in Iowa City was staying at the MainStay Suites on Holiday Road when he called 9-1-1 at 1:30 Friday morning to report that his wife was very intoxicated and was vomiting. Arriving Coralville Police say Jackson refused to let them into the room to check on his wife’s welfare. Jackson allegedly shoved an officer out the door. He later reportedly elbowed the same officer in the head as police were trying to get Jackson’s pants up.
New rates for Iowa City utilities, landfill, parking begin on Monday
New rates for utilities, landfill, parking begin on July 1, 2024. New rates for utility services and Landfill operations will go into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the beginning of the City’s new fiscal year. The changes in rates for City utilities are noted below:. 3% rate...
Mark Ironside dying to get new car back on the track
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Two-time NCAA champ Mark Ironside and the voice of the voice of Iowa wrestling Mark Ironside loves racing almost as much as he does wrestling. Ironside has a new ride this year in the Late Model division and it’s been a race to get the Black and Gold Hawkeye 10 car set up for racing this season. TV9′s Scott Saville has the story.
The Storms Keep Coming… Iowans Need To Put A Quarter In Their Freezer
The storms have been strong this year here in Iowa. From snow, flooding, and tornados. Iowa has seen a rough year. This idea is a classic, and many have used it for some time. A quarter in the freezer could help you save your food after a summer storm, heavy snowfall, or flood. If these knock out your power, that quarter will tell you if the food is still good.
Iowa to get official visit from three-star combo guard Simon Walker
Iowa basketball will be getting an official visit from one of its top targets in the 2025 class. Hunstville (Ala.) 2025 three-star combo guard Simon Walker told Travis Branham of 247Sports that he will be taking an official visit to Iowa the weekend of Sept. 6-8.
Iowa City woman arrested after reportedly driving off demolished Gilbert Street bridge
Reportedly driving off the demolished Gilbert Street Bridge has led to an Iowa City woman’s arrest. Iowa City Police say just before 2:00 Saturday morning 45-year-old Rosalia Chavez Amaya of the Modern Manor manufactured housing community drove her 2015 Ford Explorer through the clearly marked construction zone on Gilbert Street, including around equipment and signs, before driving off the demolished bridge. She reportedly showed signs of intoxication and registered a breath alcohol level of .120%.
Transient given deferred judgment on charges he spent over $16K with credit card stolen from Iowa City business owner
A transient accused of using a stolen credit card to make over $16,000 in purchases has been given a deferred judgment. That ruling came from Judge Elizabeth Dupuich earlier this week in the case of 33-year-old Liviu Stelica. Stelica was arrested after the owner of OM Gifts for Body and...
Iowa City Police officers honored for saving suicidal subject
Two Iowa City Police officers were honored on Friday for their role in saving the life of a suicidal subject. According to an ICPD news release, on the afternoon of May 23rd Officer Isaiah McNamee and Officer Michael Harkrider were called to a report of a suicidal man on the outside of a glass barrier on the 12th floor of a building. During the incident, McNamee stepped onto the ledge and grabbed the man’s arms, holding him against the glass to prevent him from falling. McNamee talked with the man for 20 minutes in order to gain his trust and cooperation.
Former Iowa prep, Houston Cougar Dan Wright transfers to Iowa for final baseball season
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A former standout pitcher at Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Dan Wright has announced his commitment to the Iowa baseball team for his final season of college baseball. Wright started his college career as a quarterback at Wisconsin, but transitioned schools and sports as a sophomore. He went...
Incoming Hawkeye Cassie Lee vaults to 2024 Olympics
TORONTO, Ontario — Incoming University of Iowa gymnast Cassie Lee is named to Team Canada for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Lee competed at the 2024 Canadian National Championships where she placed fifth on beam and 11th in the all-around. The Toronto, Ontario, native has been a...
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