Residential Fire Reported on Main Street in Shellsburg
A residential fire was reported early Monday morning in Shellsburg, prompting a response from multiple emergency agencies. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Main Street, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 5:04 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the residence....
UPDATE: Colleagues shocked after husband is charged in killing of former QMG laboratory scientist
CORALVILLE, Iowa – Amber Nicole Martin, 41, was the victim of a deadly stabbing, according to Iowa law enforcement, who have arrested her husband, James Fuller Martin, 47, for the crime. The victim was a Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor of Microbiology at the University of Iowa Health Care. She...
Rising Country Singer From Iowa to Release Emotional New Song About Addiction
Iowa's own KC Bruner is making waves in country music, and her upcoming release may be her biggest yet! The 21-year-old singer/songwriter will release an emotional new song this week.
Identity of victim in fatal Coralville stabbing released
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Coralville Police have identified the victim in Friday’s fatal stabbing as the suspect’s spouse. The woman, 41-year-old Amber Nicole Martin, from Coralville, was pronounced dead at the scene around 6:40 a.m. on the 2800 block of Spring Rose Circle. Police arrested James Martin, 47,...
Cedar Valley’s Samsyhn vies for tallest living dog title, aims to bring record to...
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — A towering Great Dane from the Cedar Valley is turning heads and sparking big questions: Could he be the tallest living dog in the world?. Samsyhn, a Great Dane who attends Fast Tracks Canine Activity Center in Cedar Falls, recently appeared on Iowa’s News Now with owner Jayna Johnson as he...
Rising Country Singer From Iowa to Release Emotional New Song About Addiction
Iowa's own KC Bruner is making waves in country music, and her upcoming release may be her biggest yet! The 21-year-old singer/songwriter will release an emotional new song this week.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena will be packed with more than just fans for Iowa’s top-15 tilt
2027 prospects Mya Wilson and Brinley Altenburg, along with 2030 prospects Clair Stoops and Ashlee Wilson, will be in attendance as No. 11 Iowa battles No. 15 Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 18.
Johnson County accreditation confirms sheriff’s office meets ‘professional law enforcement standards’
Sheriff Brad Kunkel and Chief Deputy Randy Lamm explain value of the county's first-in-the-state accreditation The Johnson County Sheriff's Office announced in December that it had become the first sheriff's office in the state to receive accreditation through the Iowa Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, a program...
The lingering question about Iowa’s second option now has a resounding answer
Following a 26-point outburst in the 74-57 win over Indiana, Tavion Banks has established himself as the clear No. 2 option for Iowa after Bennett Stirtz.
The Auction House In Iowa That’ll Make Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
There’s a place in Iowa City where treasure hunting isn’t just a hobby—it’s practically an Olympic sport. Sharpless Auctions stands as a monument to the thrill of the unexpected find, the joy of the bargain, and the undeniable rush that comes when the auctioneer points at YOU and says “SOLD!”

















