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Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County receive funds to open third Early Childhood Center
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa City is spending $2 million to expand childcare options. This project includes buying two buildings in the Towncrest neighborhood. One building will become a Family Resource Center. The second will be an Early Childhood Center. The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County said they’ll be...
Iowa lands QB Brendan Sullivan out of transfer portal
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – After an offseason full of shuffling in the Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback room, another face has entered the team’s QB room ahead of the season. Northwestern transfer Brendan Sullivan announced his commitment to Iowa, making the decision official via his social media. Sullivan has spent the last two seasons with the […]
Iowa City man sentenced for role in shooting that left person injured
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa City man will have to serve to up to 12 years in prison for his role in a shooting that happened at the Clock Tower Parking Ramp at the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street back on May 13th, 2023. Officers in...
Longtime Czech heirloom, current Pagliai's Pizza home on doorstep of historic preservation
A nearly 150-year-old Czech-built property that now houses Pagliai's Pizza moved within a step of historic preservation Tuesday night. The Iowa City City Council voted 6-1 during its regular meeting in favor of adding a historic overlay district to the property encompassing 302-316 East Bloomington Street. The property contains Pagliai’s, 16 apartments, and a laundromat.
‘I’ve got two pre-requisites’: Gary Dolphin reveals preference for future analyst
Gary Dolphin and Ed Podolak have been tied at the hip for 27 years. Together they’ve been the voices of Iowa football for the entirety of the Kirk Ferentz era. Podolak now steps away after 42 years in the business. Dolphin called Podolak the best he’s ever worked with in the broadcast booth. There will now be changing of the guard for the first time in over a quarter century.
Shelter Strain: Pet surrenders go up as adoptions go down
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A double whammy is straining eastern Iowa shelters. More animals are coming in to shelters as the number of adoptions drops. Tucker Kline and Sara Petersen are at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center for a meet-and-greet with Marlo. They adopted a dog from ICAC last year and are considering adding another one to their home.
La' James cosmetology school to refund more than $200,000 to settle Iowa student loan suit
An Iowa cosmetology school with a long and checkered history of financial issues has agreed to refund hundreds of thousands of dollars to students whose financial aid checks it delayed or withheld. The refunds are the result of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 against La' James...
Local art teacher unveils her own Herky
If you’ve been around the Iowa City area lately, you may have noticed that Herky is back…and he’s everywhere!. Herky on Parade is enjoying a third installment of statues. In 2004, 100 blank Herky statues were covered by local artists and displayed around the cities of Iowa...
The fourth employee-turned-owner of Daydreams Comics plans to keep the shop people-centric
Daydreams Comics was crowded on Saturday afternoon, which wasn’t a surprise. It was Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), a nationwide annual event that happens on the first Saturday of May, and this year it fell on May 4, a day celebrated by Star Wars fans every year. “I should...
Three Hawkeyes Earn Big Ten Softball Honors
(Iowa City, IA)- The Big Ten released their All-Conference recognitions as well as other season awards with three Iowa softball players able to take home honors. Freshman Jena Young was the star of the show for the Hawkeyes as she was named not just to the Big Ten All-Freshman team but the All-Big Ten First Team as well. After starting every game in 2024, the freshman would be statistically one of the hardest batters in the conference as she struck out less than any other starting batter. It’s the fourth time in four years a Hawkeye has found themselves on the All-Freshman squad.
Dog & Deer Take a Stroll Together Through Iowa City
A large, fluffy dog and a deer were seen taking a leisurely stroll together through the streets of Tipton, Iowa, reminiscent of a scene straight out of a Disney movie. The Tipton Iowa Police Department spotted this unusual duo and couldn’t resist sharing the delightful sight on Facebook. “Sometimes a dog just wants to take […] The post Dog & Deer Take a Stroll Together Through Iowa City appeared first on DogTime.
Quarterback becomes a dire need for the Hawkeyes
Iowa and quarterback is starting to sound like oil and water. At this point, it’s fair to consider whether Phil Parker has any juice left in his arm. But in all seriousness, it’s a major concern and one that cannot go unaddressed before fall camp comes around. However...
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