News briefs: Raven Wolf hosts folk, country acts in July
Raven Wolf to host folk, country acts Raven Wolf Productions will host Shiny Shiny Black and Noah Guthrie this month at its outdoor venue near Williamsburg. Guests should bring their own seating, refreshments and bug repellent. On Sunday, July 12, Shiny Shiny Black will perform from 4-6 p.m. The husband and wife team o
‘I Really Love This Group’: Jan Jensen Likes What She’s Seeing Early In Summer...
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- Jan Jensen refuses to sacrifice culture, and that's one of the reasons Iowa has been one of the more consistent programs in the country over the past several years. It has been an offseason of turnover for Iowa as the Hawkeyes lost Addison Deal, Teagan Mallegni, Kennise Johnson, Callie Levin and Emely
Pedestrian Flown to Hospital After Cedar Rapids Motorcycle Crash
A 67-year-old man was flown to a hospital after being struck by a motorcycle Saturday night in southwest Cedar Rapids, police said. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
Center Point man hurt after crashing his motorcycle late Saturday night
CENTER POINT, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A Center Point man is hurt after crashing his motorcycle Saturday night in Linn County. The Linn County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash in at Franklin Street and North Center Point Road around 9:30 p.m. They found a 40-year-old man had...
Cedar Crossing Casino to open in 6 months, BBQ restaurant prepares for business boom
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino is six months away from its projected New Year’s Eve opening, and at least one neighboring business said it is ready. CR Midnight Smoker BBQ sits next to the casino construction site. Owner Greg Stoll said business has...
Eastern Iowan athlete sets Atlas World Record for muscle-ups in 24-hour span
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An University of Iowa alumnus is now an Atlas World Record holder after completing 2,403 muscle-ups within an 18-hour span, breaking the record for the most muscle-ups in a 24-hour period. Garrett Greiner said the exercise is more than just a physical challenge for him.
Iowa City school board selects familiar face as interim superintendent
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District Board of Education has hired Amy Kortemeyer as the district’s new interim superintendent, effective July 1, 2026. Kortemeyer brings more than three decades of experience in education, including several leadership roles within ICCSD. She previously served
“Ben’s Boyz.” Childhood buddies honor a late friend 120 miles at a time
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A group of friends from Iowa City has been running a 120-mile relay race each year to honor Ben Ryan, who died in a Colorado avalanche in 2023 at age 31. Ben pushed his friends and family out of their comfort zone, helping others people...
Clear Creek Amana Offense Gets Rolling In Wins Over Regina and Fairfield
TIFFIN – As a veteran varsity pitcher Clear Creek Amana senior Elizabeth Timmerman has extensive experience in dissecting an opposing lineup. That knowledge from years in the circle gives Timmerman a pretty good idea what goes through the mind of opposing pitchers faced with the task of taking on her own Clipper lineup
Student Families Ask Iowa City Schools for Less Screen Time
(TNS) — Families and staff in Iowa City schools want less screen time, stronger safeguards and more intentional device use — possibly barring elementary and middle school students from taking school-issued devices home. A survey issued by the district gathered feedback from families and staff on student’s use...

















