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Holladay Rules Independence LM Run
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa — Chad Holladay claimed Saturday’s 30-lap Tribute to Legends dirt late model feature at Independence Motor Speedway. He earned $3,000 for the Malvern Bank East Series triumph. Early leader Andy Eckrich finished second, with Derrick Stewart, Nick Marolf and Blair Nothdurft completing the top five. The...
Groups sue Black Hawk County Sheriff over jail fee policy
The groups Public Justice and the ACLU of Iowa are suing Black Hawk County and the Sheriff on behalf of a Waterloo woman and others who have been forced to sign agreements requiring them to pay fees before being released from jail. ACLU Attorney, Rita Bettis Austen says her client...
Firefighters respond to hog barn fire in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KCRG) - Fire crews from multiple departments responded to a fire at a hog barn in Independence overnight. Officials said there were 500 hogs inside the barn at the time of the fire. It happened in the 3000 block of 280th Street at around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Crews...
Health and Fitness : ONE HOUR CAN SAVE LIVES
LifeServe Blood Center donors are true life savers! When blood donors roll up their sleeves, it only takes one hour to donate one pint of blood, which will save the lives of up to three local hospital patients. With spring in full swing, LifeServe understands the many obligations individuals may...
Opinion : Women and Mothers Past, Present and Future
This Mother's Day, I spent a lot of time reflecting. This year it feels like I've been taking a walk down memory lane of women in my family and those that aren't. All have passed away but each left an impression on my life. Some of them I knew, and...
Events and Activities : AMVETS food trailer at Dollar Fresh May 17-19
The AMVET food trailer is firing up for another year! From May 17-19 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Dollar Fresh there will be brats, burgers and hot dogs, bag of chips and a soda for a free will donation.
Cedar Rapids Mayor ‘blindsided’ by Hy-Vee decision
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Hy-Vee’s corporate office announced on Thursday and Friday that it’s closing multiple Hy-Vee stores in areas of high poverty demographic in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Davenport. Each of the locations are set to close on June 23rd, 2024. Residents in Cedar Rapids say...
Health and Fitness : Virginia Gay Hospital Celebrates DAISY Nominees
Virginia Gay Hospital is celebrating their DAISY Nominees - First Annual!. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program started in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Pat's family experienced first-hand the difference his nurses made in his care through clinical excellence and outstanding compassionate care. The family created The DAISY Award to express gratitude to nurses and to enable other patients, families, and staff to thank and honor their special nurses. Please visit DAISYFoundation.org to learn more about Pat's story and how The DAISY Award recognizes Extraordinary Nurses.
Events and Activities : The Great 2024 Scavenger Hunt
The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts is celebrating 10 years this year (can you believe it?) The Guild will be doing a few activities to celebrate!The Guild will have a special display at various events around town this year and a special event later in the year, during the downtown Christmas open house in November. To celebrate their 10th anniversary the Guild will be challenging everyone to a Scavenger Hunt. The challenge will be to identify pieces of artwork that has been provided by the Guild.This includes 18 ears of cord, 2 wall-sized murals in the Library, 3 interactive murals, 2 mini interactive murals all located throughout the community.
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