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One Injured After Cedar Rapids Shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Saturday afternoon. The shooting occurred in the 6600 block of Kirkwood Boulevard Southwest just before 3 p.m. on Saturday. Officers went to the scene after receiving a medical call for service. They found a...
Iowa Basketball: Hawkeyes All-Time Starting Lineup
Iowa City has arguably the greatest female college basketball player, Caitlyn Clark. The Hawkeyes have also produced some historic players on the men’s side of the game. If you think about it, there was a point where Iowa arguably had some of the best college basketball talent in the country. Iowa basketball may not be on the same level as Indiana or Illinois, but they have seen some success in recent memory.
Eastern Iowa Restaurant Re-Opens Under New Owners
An Eastern Iowa restaurant open since the 1980s is now under new ownership, and is back open with a new menu and a new look!. The Pizza Place in Center Point, Iowa opened in 1982. The restaurant was owned for years by Cindy and Dave Krumm. They were known for their great pizzas, especially the homemade crust recipe. The pizza and the crust recipe remain but The Pizza Place is now owned and run by Allison and Craig Sorensen. After taking over the restaurant, they closed down for a short time to freshen up the interior and the menu too.
Fight in downtown Cedar Rapids again in area known for disturbances
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Police were called to a fight between several individuals in the 200 block of 3rd Avenue SE around 2:00am Sunday morning. Police tell Iowa's News Now they took several calls, leading first responders to treat some victims on the scene. Police say those witnesses were not cooperative and officers were unable to make any arrests.
Bryan Boysen Ready for His First Year as North Butler and Clarksville Superintendent
Classes started for most Iowa school districts Friday. Iowa law states August 23rd is the earliest date schools can begin a new academic year. Bryan Boysen is in his first year as the shared superintendent of the North Butler and Clarksville school districts. Boysen previously served as superintendent and elementary principal in the Kenyon-Wanamingo School District in Minnesota and tells RadioOnTheGo News he is looking forward to his new position at the two Butler County school districts.
South Dakota tunes up for volleyball season at Missouri Valley favorite Northern Iowa
CEDAR FALLS, IA (Dakota News Now) - Before beginning their quest to win the Summit League and return to the NCAA Tournament, the South Dakota Coyote volleyball team played one final tune up against another team projected to win their league and head to volleyball’s version fo the “Big Dance”.
Entering their third season led by Jim Barnes, the Hawkeyes are staying the course
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - There’s nowhere to go but up for the Iowa volleyball team. The Hawkeyes lost all 20 conference games in 2023, but they’re confident this is the team that turns a struggling program around. Jim Barnes is in year three in Iowa City. His...
Empowerment and enterprise: Celebrating Black-owned Business Month
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - August is Black-Owned Business Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting the contributions of Black entrepreneurs and business owners. As we highlight their achievements and address the unique challenges they face, we also encourage everyone to actively support and uplift Black-owned enterprises, ensuring their continued growth and success.
Sac City’s Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Celebrating Manger Being Recognized As Iowa’s 40 “Women To Watch” In Hospitality Industry
The restaurant manager for the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Sac City has been named one of the “40 Women to Watch” in Iowa’s Hospitality industry. Chelsea Funk has been nominated for her exceptional customer service skills, displaying a passion for her customers, the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse team, and the business. Funk has worked in service for most of her life, working in her mother’s bakery before becoming a server at the popular Sac City restaurant. It was not uncommon for customers to request to sit at one of Funk’s serving tables. A promotion to shift manager came quickly to Funk. She started working on the bar portion of the restaurant, spending almost a year and a half developing one of the top state craft cocktail and bourbon menus alongside the 2024 Top Mixologist Ellie Rastetter. Funk was nominated by her team, being defined as the “very essence of hospitality.” All 40 award winners will be recognized during the Iowa Restaurant Association Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony on November 18, part of the Iowa Hospitality Showcase.
Sioux Center Christian's new head of school
SIOUX CENTER—Being born in North Dakota and raised in South Dakota and Colorado, moving back to the Midwest feels like coming home for Sioux Center Christian School’s new head of school. Paul Brenner, 55, was also the second generation of his family to attend the University of Sioux...
Mural commemorates manufacturing company’s importance
When Ross Rocklin drives to work, he has a visual reminder of his family’s manufacturing legacy. His grandfather, I.J. Rocklin, and his father, Jim Rocklin, are there on the side of the Rocklin Manufacturing Co. building for him and all of Sioux City, Iowa, to see. A mural, first...
FestivALL brings inclusive celebration to Muscatine
Crossroads has announced the third annual FestivALL from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, on the corner of West 2nd and Pine streets, Muscatine. The event has grown from a small parking lot carnival into an all-day street festival that celebrates the inclusion of seniors and people with disabilities in the community.
Popular Iowa Mexican Restaurant Is Closing Second Location
Earlier this year we found out that Azteca 3 Mexican Restaurant is for sale and will close once the owners find a buyer. Now, another Azteca location is on the market and closing next year. Back in April, we found out that the owners of Azteca 3 made the decision...
Stock cars heat up the night at Davenport Speedway
Stock car racing returned to the Davenport Speedway Friday night with only one thing on the agenda: Track championships. A new wrinkle to the race format was a drawn invert number for the feature starting line-ups. The point leader in each class had to draw from 2,4,6,8, or the entire field, for the invert. No one drew the field.
Defending district champion Akron-Westfield looks to reload under new stadium lights
AKRON — Akron-Westfield, the defending district champions in Class A District 1, will face a rebuild in 2024 after graduating several players from the roster. Still, head coach John Sievert, who helped turn the Westerners around from a 1-5 district record into a 6-0 mark in his first season, said this year’s crop of players are excited for the challenge.
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