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Super Nationals History Maker Kevin Pittman, 65
WATERLOO, Iowa — An IMCA driver best known for making history at the biggest event in dirt-track racing has passed away at the age of 65. Kevin Pittman died at his home in Waterloo on May 9. Pittman was the first driver to win championship events in different divisions...
Purple Leash Project aims to increase the number of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Two facilities in eastern Iowa that provide assistance to survivors of domestic abuse have received grants through the Purple Leash Project. The Purple Leash Project is a partnership between Purina and RedRover to increase the number of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters nationwide. In Iowa, Friends...
Iowa county jail’s fees helped fund cotton candy and laser tag for department, lawsuit says
Civil rights groups filed a class action lawsuit on Monday accusing an Iowa sheriff’s department of mishandling the collection of jail fees, some of which helped fund recreational expenses like laser tag and a cotton candy machine at a shooting range.
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