State team tennis pairings released
Girls’ regionals begin May 10, boys’ substate on May 11 with Linn-Mar, Iowa City West and Cedar Rapids Washington all hosting
Cedar Point drops ‘Michigan’ bundle ticket packages: What’s included
Michigan residents can take advantage of exclusive Cedar Point ticket packages. Cedar Point opens for the season on Saturday, May 4. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. The Ohio amusement park is offering a one-day and two-day bundle, only for Michigan residents.
Iowa City high school students lead day-long pro-Palestine protest
In response to a surge in national collegiate activism, about two dozen Iowa City High School students participated in a walkout and all-day protest on the lawn of the school, followed by a march to the University of Iowa Pentacrest on Friday.
It’s field first and foremost in Linn-Mar girls’ path to an MVC title repeat
Actually it’s field and track for the Linn-Mar girls, who score 62 field-event points in an MVC Valley Division title repeat. Iowa City West wins the boys’ championship.
Justice Department warns it plans to sue Iowa over new state immigration law
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has told Iowa's top officials it plans to sue the state over a new law making it a crime for a person to be in Iowa if they've previously been denied admission to the U.S. The statute interferes with ...
Groundbreaking ceremony being held for the renovations of the National Czech Slovak Museum Clock Tower in Cedar Rapids
The ceremony will start at 1 p.m. at the Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.
Keokuk students focus on mental health
It will reveal a public mural in Cedar Rapids highlighting mental health by Iowa artist Van Holmgren. That will be on Wednesday, May 15. Its wear green day is one day before the school district’s, on May 16 and the group encourages people to share a ...
It's been quite the journey, but Travis Blankenhorn finds a home with Rochester Red Wings
Travis Blankenhorn returned to the Red Wings for the 2024 season and he continues to be one of their most productive hitters.
International Female Ride Day: Capitol Hill leaders among growing ranks of women motorcyclists
In the rough and tumble halls of Congress there’s one thing a group of Democratic and Republican female lawmakers can agree on: the thrill of riding motorcycles.
Jimmies men's volleyball falls in four sets against The Master's
May 2—CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. — The No. 8-seeded University of Jamestown men's volleyball team's season came to an end with a four-set loss to No. 1-seeded The Master's University (19-25, 25-20, 27-29, 28-25) on Thursday, May 2, at the Alliant Energy ...
Cedar Rapids Kernels defeat Peoria Chiefs 4-1, get back over .500 this season
In a tight low scoring affair, the Cedar Rapids Kernels score two go-ahead runs in the bottom of the sixth to pull away and defeat the Peoria Chiefs 4-1.The vic
14-year-old charged with attempted murder after shooting at Hiawatha gas station
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, after firing shots at officers at a Hiawatha BP.
FD Stags host invitational
Fort Dodge makes its long-awaited 2024 home rugby debut on Friday, hosting an invitational at historic Dodger Stadium. Winners of nine consecutive matches and ranked among the best squads in the state,
Chain Reaction Bike Hub looks to expand transportation access in Linn County
Chain Reaction Bike Hub, a new nonprofit, aims to break barriers people face to accessing reliable bikes and transportation in Linn County. Its new shop is open at 1010 Third Ave. in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Former Iowa women’s basketball player Kate Martin signs with Excel Sports Management
Former Iowa women’s basketball player Kate Martin has signed with Excel Sports Management, the agency announced Thursday on social media. Welcoming the newest Aces rookie, @kate_martin22, to the family!
Lisa Bluder’s team has given Iowans some precious pride of place — and it’s built to last
Modern life can be isolating. Kurt Vonnegut said as much during a graduation address at New York’s Hobart and William Smith Colleges on May 26, 1974. “What should young people […]
LIST: Corridor farmers markets return for the season
The real estate adage — location, location, location — is equally important for the success of farmers markets, with several in the area changing sites
Keynote speakers announced for EntreFEST 2024
EntreFEST, an annual entrepreneurship and innovation conference, has announced that Charise Flynn, COO of The Hummingbirds, and Scott Selix, co-founder of
A new "solar garden" is helping Alliant customers cut electric costs in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids — Right now in eastern Iowa, a new community solar garden is helping homeowners cut down their electric costs.
LIVE UPDATES: Maryland Bridge Collapse: 6 Workers Presumed Dead
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its rescue efforts following a horrific incident in Baltimore, Maryland. The Francis Scott Key Bridge plunged into the freezing waters of the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship. Search operations will now shift focus to finding the missing six construction workers and providing closure to their families.