Chad Simpson Masters Dubuque Fairgrounds on Wednedsay; Karl Chevrolet Premier Late Model Tour Opens...
The opening night of fair week racing at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway delivered an absolute dandy, as a count of 26 Karl Chevrolet Premier Late Models showed up to play on Wednesday night, July 29th, as the tour headlined a night that also featured IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Crown Vics.
ACLU of Iowa urges schools to get rid of School Resource Officer programs
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new report from the ACLU of Iowa says federal data shows Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately referred to law enforcement and arrested in Iowa schools. The ACLU said about one-quarter of Iowa schools have a school resource officer, or SRO. Those...
Iowa’s low head dam removal could take decades, DNR says
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (KCRG) - Bill Gausen of Toddville fishes at Pleasant Creek instead of the river. He said he knows the dangers posed by low head dams. “You don’t know what’s up ahead,” Gausen said. Gausen is not alone in his concern. Iowa ranks second in...
Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids opening early
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids plans to open earlier than originally expected. Developers and city leaders say the casino is now opening in mid-November, about six weeks ahead of their scheduled grand opening, which had been New Year's Eve 2026. They made the...
Hy-Vee breaks world record with pineapple fundraiser
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion Hy-Vee broke a Guinness World Record on Wednesday. Pineapples were flying off the shelves as the store set the record for the most pineapples sold in one hour. It doubled as their annual fundraising event for Camp Courageous. One dollar from every pineapple purchased...
Forevergreen Road extension moves forward promising faster travel between communities
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The first phase of the Forevergreen Road extension broke ground Wednesday, launching a years-in-the-making project that officials say will improve traffic flow between Coralville and North Liberty. The $20 million project is backed by $2.5 million in federal funding. Once complete, the exte
OPERATION QUICKFIND: 16-year-old Dontah Bare, Marion
MARION, Iowa — Dontah returned home. A Marion officer confirmed he was home and safe. The Marion Police Department has issued an Operation Quickfind for 16-year-old Dontah Bare. Dontah is about 6 feet, 1 inch tall with black hair. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and off-white...
St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy universities see delays in reaching final merger
Close to two years after announcing plans for their strategic combination, two Iowa Catholic universities say they’re still waiting for final approvals from the U.S. Department of Education and its accrediting body, delaying a full merger and affecting the institutions’ financial picture. St. Ambrose University in Dave
Help ReVibes Upscale Consignment Boutique raise money for Chains Interrupted
ReVibes in Ely is an upscale consignment boutique with new and preloved clothing and shoes. Learn how to consign, and how their online auctions support Chains Interrupted, educating about human trafficking and child exploitation.
City administrator denied jobless benefits after resigning amid dispute with the mayor
A city administrator who resigned after the mayor filed a police complaint against him is not entitled to unemployment benefits, an Iowa judge has ruled. State records indicate the former Fairfax city administrator, Chris Philipp, resigned in April 2026, eight months after accepting the job. At the time, Philipp allege
