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Bella Tafolla is the ultimate facilitator for Iowa City Liberty girls soccer
Five-year-old Bella Tafolla couldn’t help but be in awe of her neighbor Regan Steigleder, a then big-time player for Iowa City West girls soccer. Without much soccer knowledge, Tafolla watched as Steigleder dedicated hours to soccer practice in her backyard. ...
Why protecting your skin this summer is important
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Many people spend Memorial Day outside, attending services or getting the grill out for the season. But doctors are emphasizing the importance to protecting your skin as summer kicks off. “Pale is healthy and good. Protect what you have. Don’t abuse it,” said Dr. John...
Iowa basketball's Hannah Stuelke to be featured speaker at Iowa High School Sports Awards
Iowa women's basketball star Hannah Stuelke will be the featured speaker at the 2024 Iowa High School Sports Awards, presented by SCHEELS. The Iowa High School Sports Awards is one of 20 regional shows held across the United States. It's a nine-month student-athlete recognition program that will culminate at a red-carpet show in June. The show will recognize athletes, coaches and teams from across the state of Iowa.
247Sports shares Iowa basketball’s way-too-early Big Ten power ranking
After missing out on the NCAA Tournament in 2024, the Iowa Hawkeyes hope to make a return trip this coming season. As Iowa awaits a stay-or-go decision from its leading scorer in forward Payton Sandfort, the Hawkeyes have brought in a pair of transfers to add to its nucleus for next season. Iowa added Morehead State transfer guard Drew Thelwell alongside Manhattan transfer forward Seydou Traore. Thelwell averaged 10.0 points, 6.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game last season, while shooting 43.5% from the floor and 33.8% from 3-point range. Traore averaged 11.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game...
Cedar Rapids taking protective action as river levels rise
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - With the Cedar River levels expected to rise this weekend, city officials are taking steps to protect residents from potential flooding. Officials say that the action stage for the Cedar River is 10 feet and that minor flood stage is 12 feet. The river is expected to crest at 13.2 feet on Saturday.
Iowa City Police seek public’s help in locating missing teen
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) -The Iowa City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teen. Jaylin Brown, 13, was last seen in the 1900 Block of Broadway Street on May 16, 2024. Jaylin is approximately 5′11″, 125 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black shirt and open toed shoes.
‘Our passion is vets helping vets’: Motorcycle group raises money for mission
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Saturday, a motorcycle ride in Eastern Iowa raised money for an organization that supports combat veterans. The Patriots Ride is an annual fundraiser for the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA), which has chapters all across the country. ”We’ve built wheelchair ramps. We’ve assisted veterans—recently helping...
Iowa season opener held at What Cheer
What Cheer, IA — Iowa harness racing held the season opener Sunday (May 26) at What Cheer. Excitement coursed throughout the barn area all the way to the grandstand as Iowa freshmen made their track debut and sophomores returned for their second season. The highlight belonged to the Free...
Fallen Iowa firefighters honored during annual 5k run
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Runners, walkers, and fellow firefighters laced up their running shoes Saturday morning to honor fallen Iowa firefighters from all across the state. Saturday morning was the annual Cedar Rapids Firefighter memorial 5k put on by the Cedar Rapids Firefighter Foundation. The race started 24 years...
Hy-Vee announces temporary measures to follow closure of Cedar Rapids store
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Hy-Vee announced has announced plans to support the neighborhoods around the store it’s closing on First Avenue in Cedar Rapids. June 23 will be the last day for the Cedar Rapids store. The closure will create what’s called a “food desert,” a place where people don’t have easy access to fresh, healthy food. Hy-Vee announced that closure, along with a Waterloo and a Davenport location, earlier this month.
Entertainment : "Flash In A Pan" Sunday, June 9th - Farmers Mercantile Hall ~ Garrison
Flash In A Pan is an Iowa City based quartet that has been playing across the Midwest since 2012, developing a strong following over the years. Founded by guitarist Blake T. Daly, the current line-up also consists of banjo player Alex Flesher, mandolinist Max Lipnick, and bassist Blake Shaw. They describe their sound as "string band" or "folk and grass." "I think our love of bluegrass music is kind of what brought us all together. But you know, our varied interests in all different kinds of genres kind of creep their ways into our sound," said Lipnick.
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