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Virginia Basketball Offers 2 4-Star Prospects, Including Son of Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Who Doesn’t Want To Play For His Father
The Virginia Cavaliers have recently taken advantage of the NCAA live recruiting period. Over the past two days, the Cavaliers have offered consensus 2025 prospects JJ Mandaquit and Jack McCaffery. Mandaquit, a top-50 rated recruit and top-10 point guard, picked up the offer from Virginia on July 15, according to...
Nice This Afternoon, but a slight shower chance could creep in this weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Make the most of the really great weather today, because some changes are in store. Nice this evening, some small changes this weekend. Conditions will remain comfortable through the afternoon and evening as we enjoy light winds, comfortable temperatures, and partly cloudy skies from some cumulus clouds that have developed through the afternoon hours.
Local Iowa high school baseball postseason highlights and scores (7-17-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school baseball postseason games from July 17th, 2024: Bishop Heelan 8, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 7 (8 innings) Dallas Center-Grimes 6, Sioux City East 0 Waukee 1, Sioux City North 0
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
US government must return land it took and never developed to a Nebraska tribe under new law
WINNEBAGO, Neb. (AP) — The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will soon get back about 1,600 acres (647 hectares) of land the federal government took more than 50 years ago and never developed. A new law will require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to return the roughly 2.5-square-mile (6.5-square-kilometer)...
John Deere cuts DEI programs, will no longer join 'social or cultural awareness parades'
John Deere, one of Iowa's largest employers, announced this week it is scaling back a series of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In a statement released on Tuesday, the farm equipment manufacturer said it would be eliminating or changing multiple internal policies and initiatives, adding that “our customers’ trust and confidence in us are of the utmost importance to everyone at John Deere.”
Midwestern Nonprofit Operator Christian Horizon Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
ST. LOUIS — Midwest Christian Villages, a St. Louis-based operator of Christian Horizons-branded seniors housing communities, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company operates 12 communities in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. Chapter 11 bankruptcies in long-term care and healthcare reached a multiyear high in the...
City of Tiffin signs five-year contract to increase police coverage
TIFFIN, Iowa (KGAN) — Law enforcement is stepping up patrols in Tiffin following a population growth. Starting this month, two sheriff’s deputies will be assigned full-time to the city of Tiffin. This move comes after the rapidly growing city and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reached a five-year agreement to increase coverage.
Final plat of Carver Corner Subdivision on Council agenda
A resolution approving the final plat of the Carver Corner Subdivision and a resolution setting a public hearing on zoning changes for that subdivision are on the City Council agenda for its July 18 meeting. The Council meeting begins at 6 p.m. and the public is welcomed, and encouraged, to...
Opportunity to connect with UnityPoint Clinic at Healthy Futures Fair
UnityPoint Health-Trinity Muscatine will sponsor a Healthy Futures Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, in Room 301 of the Musser Public Library. This is a free event that is open to the public. Parents and/or caregivers will have an opportunity to connect with UnityPoint Clinic...
Cedar Rapids city leaders: No cause for concern after active threat drill text alert
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids city leaders say there’s no cause for concern after an active threat message was sent to city employees and city-issued cell phones on Wednesday. Screenshots of the message were widely shared on social media. An initial text said there was an active...
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.
WAGNER TAILS: Bo and Leo
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Bo was surrendered to Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center in February. She had some health issues her previous family couldn’t afford to cover. Those health issues are resolved, and Bo is ready to leave the shelter. She loves to watch everything happening...
Brenna Brooks Named to GymHawks Coaching Staff
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Brenna Brooks has been named an assistant coach for the University of Iowa gymnastics team, head coach Jen Llewellyn announced Wednesday. “We are very excited to announce the addition of Brenna to our coaching staff,” said Llewellyn. “Brenna was a tremendous student athlete at Washington and in the Pac-12, and is a committed coach to serving the whole person. She brings with her a great deal of passion and enthusiasm for the sport and I am confident she will have a great impact on the program!” Brooks comes to Iowa from Seattle where she was an...
Hawkeyes freshman Cooper Koch forging a new path in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa freshman Cooper Koch has seen black and gold all his life. Cooper’s father, J.R., patrolled the middle for Tom Davis’ Hawks in the late 1990s. “I for sure grew up with Hawkeye stuff all around my house,” said Koch. “(My dad) did...
IPR Studio One's list of small-scale music festivals you can't miss
It's festival season and Iowa music and culture fans are in the festival mood! It's natural to focus on the big fests first, but there are also many smaller — and just as worthy — festivals being held throughout the state. If you missed 80/35 or can't attend Hinterland - or even if you're going to both - there's more festival fun to be had in Iowa!
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