WATCH: Iowa rescue group, sheriff’s office, save, release owl found in roadway
The barred owl sits quietly, looking dazed, in the roadway. Then the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and members of The RARE Group arrive to help. A Facebook post from the sheriff’s office includes a short video of the successful rescue and release of the bird. (Click on the link to watch.) “Thank you to The […]
Iowa–Illinois–Indiana Weather: 4–6 Inches of Snow Could Slow I-80 and I-74 Travel Sunday Night...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, Illinois – A weaker edge of the powerful Great Lakes snowstorm could still slow travel across parts of Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana beginning Sunday evening as a swath of 4 to 6 inches of snow...
Giant bronze bison to make brief stop in Iowa City on their way to...
A trio of larger-than-life bronze bison sculptures traveling across the U.S. will make their only Iowa stop this weekend. The sculptures, commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, are part of a year-long effort celebrating American bison and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S....
Cedar Rapids’ Oldest Dairy Queen Will Reopen as a New Ice Cream Shop
A historic Cedar Rapids Dairy Queen is going to undergo some big changes this spring! The now-closed DQ at on 1st Ave NE in front of the Starlite Room will soon become Dottie's Ice Cream & Soda!
Dubuque shooting suspect arrested in Marion, faces first-degree murder
MARION, Iowa — A Dubuque County murder suspect was arrested in Marion Thursday night, according to a release from the U.S. Marshals Service. Latrell Powell-Moore, 18, is now facing first-degree murder charges in the Monday shooting death of Jakory McMillian, 16. Powell-Moore was arrested in the 1400 block of...
Washington Archers Shoot at Springville
Archers from Washington High School, Washington Middle School, and Lincoln Elementary lined up last Saturday in Springville, with several archers picking up solid results. Washington High School placed third out of four teams after shooting a 3274 in the bullseye competition. Zach Hotchkiss was the top performer for...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash blocks I-380 southbound left shoulder in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A crash has blocked the left shoulder of Interstate 380 southbound in Cedar Rapids, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. The blockage is reported between Exit 16 for U.S. 151 and U.S. 218 and Exit 13 for County Road E70. The Iowa DOT reported...
A frustrating trend is driving Iowa MBB fans crazy after another nail-biting loss
The Hawkeyes fought hard against Ohio State, getting down by as many as 16, but couldn't complete the comeback in a 72-69 loss.
Xavier High School Principal to conclude tenure, accept Archdiocese leadership role
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Xavier High School Principal Lynn Holverson will conclude her service at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year as she transitions into a new leadership role with the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Holverson brings 20 years of experience in education, including 16 years in Catholic...
Iowa City moves forward with new affordable housing project on North Summit Street
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Leaders in Iowa City are moving forward with plans for a new affordable housing development on North Summit Street aimed at addressing the city’s growing housing shortage. The project would be built on about 1.8 acres of land on North Summit Street, where city...
