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‘Coach Ferentz has a great program’: Why Wildcats Brendan Sullivan and Jacob Gill chose the Hawkeyes
Three months ago, with just two quarterbacks on the roster, the Hawkeyes needed one in the worst way possible. Their answer was one they played against each of the last two years — Northwestern’s Brendan Sullivan. “I think I’m a Big Ten football player,” Sullivan said. “I think...
Six Iowa football home games are officially sellouts for 2024 season
Six games on the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 2024 football schedule are officially sellouts. After the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series showdown against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 7 was announced as a sellout on Wednesday, five other games have followed suit on Thursday. Iowa’s home contests against Illinois State on Saturday, Aug. 31, Troy on Saturday, Sept. 14, Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 26, Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 29 are all sold out as well. The University of Iowa announced on Thursday that less than 650 tickets remain for the Saturday, Oct. 12 contest against Washington as well. Kinnick Stadium is...
Three injured in Grundy County crash
GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people, including a teenager, were injured in a crash involving four vehicles near Grundy Center on Thursday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol said it happened at around 4:15 p.m. at Highway 175, a half mile east of Grundy Center. According to a crash report,...
Day Care Horror: Waterloo Woman Accused of Abusing Children
A parent's worst fear is finding out that someone that they trusted with their child was actually hurting them. According to recent reports, a Waterloo day care worker has been charged with three different counts of child endangerment. The woman in question is allegedly Emily Jenkins and she was arrested on Thursday, July 11th.
‘It’s been a whirlwind’: Local shelter continues to care for animals seized by authorities last month
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - A Muscatine woman has been formally charged with 67 counts of animal neglect, including the death of six animals. The Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office seized the animals from Kelly Adams, 44, last month. And the animals have been housed at a Muscatine animal shelter named It Takes a Village Animal Rescue and Resources (ITAVARR) ever since.
‘I left my cart,’ says Walmart shopper as they ditched $50 of groceries after being forced to use self-checkout
A WALMART shopper couldn’t hide her frustration as she abandoned her cart while waiting in line. The furious customer walked out after reportedly being told she had no option to use the self-checkout. Sharon Ackerman was apoplectic with rage following a trip to a store in Dubuque, Iowa –...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor Announce Big Change to the Annual Fish-O-Rama Fundraiser
Founded in 1993 as the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids, the organization is now known as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor. They provide year-round youth development programs to school-aged children in Marion, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City. Their mission is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those in greatest need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Iowa Football Lands the #1 Kicker in the Class of 2025 [VIDEO]
There is no middle ground when it comes to kickers in the game of football. You are either beloved by the fan base or hated for your misses. Fortunately for Iowa Hawkeye fans, the team has featured some great placekickers in Iowa City—names like Nate Kaeding, Rob Houghtlin, and Keith Duncan. Iowa fans are hoping the Hawkeye's latest recruit will add his name to that list.
Iowa City's Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project enters 2nd phase with sidewalk work
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — Crews entered the second phase of Iowa City's Dubuque Street reconstruction project on Thursday. The city said in a post on Instagram Thursday Dubuque Street is still open to pedestrians, but not vehicle traffic, as crews begin work on the sidewalks there. They're inviting...
Sydney Affolter steps into new leadership position with the Hawkeyes
IOWA CITY, Iowa — With the departure of 3 key senior starters, it's now Sydney Affolter's time to step in as a vocal leader for the Hawkeye women's basketball team. Affolter started the final 9 games last year, after the injury to Molly Davis. And she's become a key cog in helping this transition period to the next phase of Hawkeye women's hoops.
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