Jefferson Lines moving bus service to Lindale Mall
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Jefferson Lines is planning to move their Cedar Rapids depot to Lindale Mall starting September 15. The new ticketing kiosk will be near center court with staff will be available to help with streamlining the ticketing and boarding experience. Pick up and drop off will happen outside the Von Maur entr
We Found Plenty of Family Fun at Wilson’s Orchard
From apple picking and tractor rides, to sunflowers, playground fun, and tasty treats; Wilson’s Orchard makes for a memorable Iowa adventure.
David Huckfelt talks protest music, Minnesota pride and the joys of tricking Dave Moore...
Everything is crumbling, but David Huckfelt, a Midwestern folk musician and activist, is putting out a new album, just eight months after the last one — a scoop he shared with Little Village. The Spencer, Iowa native built his dexterity as a songwriter and guitarist around campfires with folks...
Prison heat may have contributed to Iowa inmate’s July death, his sister says
On one of the hottest days of the summer, with temperatures in the 90s, Robert Buel, 57, died at the Anamosa State Penitentiary. The official cause of death was arteriosclerotic and hypertensive cardiac disease, or chronic heart disease, according to the State Medical Examiner. But Buel’s sister, Kerensa Buel, of Siou
Iowa City man charged after authorities seize pounds of drugs from apartment
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa City man is facing multiple drug charges after authorities found pounds of marijuana, cocaine and other illegal substances at his home. Emin Dizdar, 32, was arrested Friday morning. He is charged with two controlled substance violations and two charges of failure to affix a drug tax sta
Iowa DOT hiring 500+ winter workers at up to $24 an hour
IOWA — The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring more than 500 temporary winter maintenance workers across the state, with pay ranging from $22.50 to $24 an hour. Six Iowa DOT hiring events begin Sept. 15 and continue through Oct. 1 in communities including Coralville, Council Bluffs and Sioux City.
US Department of Energy commits $1.9B to help revive Iowa’s dormant nuclear program
The US Department of Energy has allocated up to $1.9 billion in grant funding for Iowa's renewed pursuit of nuclear energy, focusing on reactivating the dormant nuclear reactor in Palo, Iowa. The US Department of Energy has committed up to $1.9 billion in grant funding for Iowa's increased pursuit of...
Johnson County Sheriff goes live to show sewer backup at sheriff’s office and jail
IOWA CITY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Sheriff Brad Kunkel went live on Facebook Sunday evening after a sewer backup at the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and jail facility. Sheriff Kunkel said he "thought it was good for the public to see one of the things we're constantly dealing with." This comes as the county is work
Man charged for entering University of Iowa utility tunnels
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A man has been charged with felony trespassing after University of Iowa public safety officials say he and another person went into the underground campus tunnels. According to a criminal complaint, 18-year-old Cody Morris from Iowa City went into the tunnels shortly after midnight on...
Johannsen, Hawkeyes Lead Inverness Intercollegiate
TOLEDO, Ohio — First-year Andrew Johannsen carded a three-under-par 68 to lead the University of Iowa men’s golf team and the tournament field during the opening round of the Inverness Collegiate on Sunday at the Inverness Club. The Hawkeyes fired a one-under par 283 as a team as...
