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Another year, another great turnout for Hit The Bricks races

WILLIAMSBURG — It was another great turnout for the 38th annual Hit The Bricks races in Williamsburg Saturday morning. A total of 133 runners competed in the three races (1K, 5K, and 10K) that started and finished at the high school. The yearly race has become an ode to the end of summer, with official fall sports prac
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Testimony begins Monday in Cedar Rapids murder trial

Testimony in the first-degree murder trial for Kaleek Lewis is set to begin Aug. 10 with opening statements. Lewis is charged in the September 2025 shooting death of 23-year-old Dedric Arnold. Along with a charge of first-degree murder, Lewis is also facing charges of attempted murder, multiple weapons- and drug-relate
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Tanker truck fire blocks traffic along I-80

WEST BRANCH, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa DOT traffic camera shows the aftermath of a tanker truck fire along I-80. The incident is happening on the westbound lanes of I-80 west of West Branch. Latest photos show crews attending to the charred truck with emergency vehicles totally blocking the road.
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One dead after Linn County police chase ends with crash

FAIRFAX, Iowa (KCRG) - An investigation is underway in Linn County after a police pursuit ended in a deadly crash Saturday night. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at Williams Boulevard and East Southview Road in Fairfax at 9:13 p.m. on Saturday, August 8
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ICCSD cannot afford delays on human resources leadership | Opinion

As the school year rapidly approaches, one critical Iowa City school district department remains without leadership: Human Resources. Anyone who watched the July 28 school board meeting witnessed a troubling reversal in direction regarding how to address that vacancy. After initially supporting a temporary HR leadershi
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Driver dies after Linn County pursuit ends in ditch near Wright Brothers Boulevard

A driver died after a Linn County deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
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Johnson County Poor Farm to open new shared-use commercial kitchen

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A new shared-use commercial kitchen at the Johnson County Poor Farm is now accepting applications from farmers, food truck operators, cooking class instructors and others looking to expand their food businesses. Community members were invited to tour the space at an open house Saturday afternoo
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Top NJ wrestling prospect Sonny Amato decommits from Iowa

Two-time New Jersey state champion Sonny Amato, who’s ranked No. 6 in the country at 150 lbs., decommitted from Iowa. The news was made official via his Instagram account Saturday. Amato’s top seven schools last August included Virginia Tech, Arizona State, Rutgers, Iowa, Oklahoma, Iowa State and Ohio State. The rising
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1 dead, 2 injured after vehicle hits cars on Highway 20 shoulder, Iowa State...

One person died and two others were injured after an eastbound vehicle hit two vehicles parked on the shoulder of Highway 20, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
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IN FOCUS: 8.7.26 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller

The City of Marion extends condolences to the family and friends of former Councilmember Kay Lammers. Ms. Lammers passed away on July 31, 2026, following a brief illness. Kay cared deeply about the community and served as the Ward 3 representative from 1996 to 2011. We sincerely appreciate her 15 years of public servic

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