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‘We don’t take it lightly’: Owners of Kalona’s only full-service grocery store search for buyer

KALONA, Iowa (KCRG) - JW’s Foods, the only full-service grocery store in Kalona, has operated for 53 years as a family company. Curt and Dawn Wyse, who have owned the store since 2009, are looking to sell the business as they move into full-time ministry. If no buyer is...

Kalona, IA · 2d
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Tiffin man accused of running from police at 100 mph with 2 teens in car

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - A Tiffin man is accused of running from police at over 100 mph with two teens in the car, police say. Two counts of child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor. Reckless driving. Failure to obey traffic control device. Excessive speed (except work zones) speeding (21 mph and...

Bettendorf, IA · 23h
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Iowa Plummeted Three Spots After a 39-Point Bomb, And the Coaches Aren't Forgetting It

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The Iowa women’s basketball team just took a hit in the latest USA TODAY coaches poll, dropping three spots to No. 13 in the season’s first regular-season ranking. That’s […]

Iowa City, IA · 17h

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Deep River brothers carry on family farm tradition

DEEP RIVER — It was a beautiful early November day. The sun was shining, and brothers Adam and Alex Cheney, who live near Deep River, were busy tuning up the combine to finish up harvest. With 600 acres to go, the recent rains had put everything on hold. The two brothers had always wanted to farm and carry on the Cheney family tradition. After graduating from Iowa State University — Adam in May 2022 and Alex in December 2023 — the two brothers returned home to join their parents, Tom and Michelle, in the family farming operation. Adam, 25, holds a BA in ag business with a minor in entrepreneurship, and Alex, 23, holds a BA in ag studies. Both agree that there are limited opportunities for young people to get into farming these days. “The biggest problem is the profitability to get into a farm or start farming,” said Adam. “It’s more likely for a family member to join an established farm than start their own farm.” “It’s a lot of work to make it,” Adam said. The brothers are the sixth generation of the Cheney family to farm and the third generation on the home farm. Their late

Deep River, IA · 19h

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Iowa football climbs rankings in new US LBM Coaches Poll

After its 24-10 win at then-No. 23 Northwestern on Nov. 7, Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) was rewarded with another jump in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll . The Hawkeyes are up to No. 15. It's a five-spot rise for Iowa. Iowa quarterback Hank Brown threw a touchdown pass to Tony Diaz and ran in another score, and Braeden Jackson had his second kickoff return touchdown of the season. The Hawkeyes' defense limited Northwestern and backup quarterback Nicco Marchiol to 286 yards of offense. L.J. Phillips Jr. had a big day for the Hawkeyes, too, rushing for 128 yards on 21 carries. Across the nation, Notre Dame handed previous No. 1 Miami its first loss. The Irish jumped three spots to No. 3 nationally. The Georgia Bulldogs take over as the nation's new No. 1 team. Utah is ranked No. 2 after a big win over BYU . Unbeaten UCLA is the Big Ten's highest-ranked team at No. 4, Indiana is No. 5, USC is No. 14, Oregon is No. 19, Ohio State is No. 20. Fellow Big Ten squads Northwestern, Illinois, Wisconsin , and Minnesota received votes but not enough to crack the rankings. The US LBM Coaches

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Iowa football rises in latest AP Top 25

Iowa continues its rise in the AP Top 25. The Hawkeyes rode their running game and a strong defense to a 24-10 road win over Northwestern on Saturday. Iowa ran for 170 yards as a team, led by 128 from fourth-year running back L.J. Phillips Jr. Defensively, Phil Parker's unit had six sacks and eight tackles for loss in a dominant effort. The win helped Iowa move up five spots in the Nov. 8 AP Top 25 poll to No. 16. The newest AP Top 25 featured quite a few changes following a large number of games between ranked teams in Week 10. The Big Ten is represented by six teams in this week's rankings, led by UCLA at No. 4. Indiana (6th), USC (15th), Oregon (18th) and Ohio State (21st) complete the list. Here is the full AP Top 25 heading into Week 11: Rank Team Record PTS 1st Prev Chg 1 Georgia 8-1 1729 53 2 +1 2 Utah 9-0 1675 12 3 +1 3 Notre Dame 8-1 1597 5 4 +1 4 UCLA 9-0 1542 0 5 +1 5 Miami (FL) 8-1 1430 0 1 -4 6 Indiana 8-1 1376 0 6 - 7 Alabama 7-2 1334

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Review Hearing Set for December for Hughes in Felony 110 MPH Eluding Case

A review hearing has been rescheduled for a Cedar Rapids man who was arrested on multiple felony charges in early January after a car chase in a stolen vehicle ended in a crash in Louisa County. On January 4th, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a pursuit of a...

Louisa County, IA · 23h

Hometown Current

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Iowa County supervisors discuss speed change for Conroy

MARENGO — Some residents of the unincorporated community of Conroy have asked Iowa County Supervisors to reduce the speed of a 45 mph speed zone through the town. Supervisors mentioned the request to County Engineer Nick Amelon Oct. 23. Amelon was reluctant to change the speed based on a request, citing precedence for future cases. Supervisor Kevin Heitshusen said supervisors would look at each request case by case. Approving one doesn’t guarantee approval of another, he said. Supervisor Abigail Maas said this is a legitimate concern brought to the attention of supervisors because of a daycare in the area. Maas felt Amelon was making mountains out of mole hills when he suggested several speed changes on other county roads earlier this year, she said. Those suggestions were all based on geometry, Amelon said. He has to be able to legally justify the speed limit based on Iowa Code, he said. Discussion continued Nov. 6. Supervisor Jon Degen said he doesn’t see a problem with setting the speed limit through Conroy at 25 or 35. He thinks the stretch of road in question would qualify as rural residential, which would justify the slower speed. There are several houses on that stretch

Iowa County, IA · 1d

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In Iowa County District Court Nov. 2 through Nov. 6, 2026

MARENGO — Alyssa Jo Mente, 22, of Tipton, was charged in Iowa County District Court Nov. 2 with driving while her license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. The Iowa County Sheriff’s Department stopped Mente about 8:13 p.m. Oct. 31 in the 3000 block of Iowa Highway 149. Mente was also charged with failure to provide proof of financial liability. Richard Lloyd Stanek, 55, of Millersburg, was charged Nov. 4 with driving while his license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. The Iowa County Sheriff’s Department stopped Stanek about 5:11 p.m. Nov. 1 in the 2800 block of M Avenue. Keith Andrea Kersee, 66, of Chicago, was charged Nov. 6 with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, first offense, and with having a weapon while being ineligible. The Iowa State Patrol stopped Kersee for speeding about 8:10 a.m. Nov. 6 at mile marker 210 on Interstate 80. The trooper smelled marijuana, the criminal complaint filed with the court says. The trooper saw a joint in the center console ash tray, and a search of the vehicle produced about five grams of marijuana flower, a bowl with marijuana residue in it, $1,900 in cash and a firearm with a loaded

Iowa County, IA · 2d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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UI Health Care to pay $1.3M to heart attack patient’s family

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa Health Care has agreed to pay $1.3 million to the family of a 41-year-old Benton County woman who died in the hospital following a heart attack in 2022, according to a settlement approved by the Iowa Board of Appeals. “The parties recognized the risks and costs to both sides of further litigation and a settlement was reached,” according to Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Peterzalek — referencing the protracted lawsuit filed more than two years ago in July 2024, which came two years after Stephanie Earle, 41, went to the ER on July 1, 2022. About 8 p.m. that day, Earle was rushed by ambulance to Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton — as she had been struggling to breathe — and became unresponsive on the way, according to the lawsuit. “She was noted to be in pulseless ventricular tachycardia, was defibrillated several times en route to Virginia Gay Hospital and CPR was in progress upon arrival,” the lawsuit reported. “Stephanie required intubation at Virginia Gay Hospital, however — following CPR and defibrillation — Stephanie was awake, moving her head, and attempting to speak while at Virginia Gay Hospital.” She had been a smoker, had high

Benton County, IA · 1d

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Iowa football announces TV channel, kickoff time vs. Illinois

As No. 15 Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) winds down its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, the Hawkeyes revealed the kickoff time and TV channel for its Nov. 21 game at Illinois (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten). The Hawkeyes and Fighting Illini will kick off at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., at 1:30 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. 🚨 KICK TIME 🚨 Our game at Illinois is set to kick off at 1:30 pm CT on BTN. pic.twitter.com/TJXCwUzZsa — Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 9, 2026 This clash against former Hawkeye player and assistant coach Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini is the Hawkeyes' final road game this season and will have significant implications for Iowa 's potential bid for a College Football Playoff appearance. In the previous 79 all-time meetings, Illinois leads the series against Iowa 39-38-2, but the Hawkeyes have won nine of the last 10 matchups, including its 15-3 victory in 2023. Under Kirk Ferentz's head coaching tenure at Iowa, the Hawkeyes have won 14 of the 18 matchups against the Fighting Illini. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards Over $6 Million to Help Iowans Facing Homelessness

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently approved more than $6 million to help organizations across the state provide shelter and services to Iowans facing homelessness or a housing crisis. The funding will support 43 agencies whose combined service areas reach all 99 Iowa counties during the 2027 calendar year. Organizations...

Iowa · 1d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Iowa City woman accused of taking $2,000 in cash from BMW

IOWA CITY — A Coralville woman is accused of taking a pillowcase containing $2,000 in cash from inside a BMW at an Iowa City business and assaulting an employee while attempting to flee, according to a criminal complaint. About 2 p.m. Friday, Diana De Jesus Rivera, 32, was observed by witnesses rummaging through a BMW in a parking lot at 580 Highway 1 W., according to the complaint. Police said she took the pillowcase with cash inside and attempted to flee on foot when confronted by store employees. Employees stopped and detained her, but Rivera elbowed one of them in the face and also bit the employee’s arm, breaking her skin. Rivera gave officers a false name and date of birth, pulled a hand out of her handcuffs while in the squad car, and refused to get back in after being ordered to briefly step out, according to the complaint. Rivera also is accused of punching an officer’s head at the Johnson County Jail. Rivera has been charged with second-degree robbery, a Class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison; second-degree theft, a Class D felony punishable by up to five years in prison; assault on persons

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Lane Closures Expected on Highway 149 in Keokuk County Starting Tuesday

The Iowa Department of Transportation will begin road construction on Highway 149 in Keokuk County Tuesday morning, with intermittent lane closures expected through early December. Work will take place between Iowa Highway 22, near South English, and County Road G13, approximately two miles south of North English. The stretch includes...

Keokuk County, IA · 1d

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Keep Radon in Mind, Free Kits Available

Radon is the second-largest cause of lung cancer across Iowa. Though it represents a far smaller risk than cigarette smoking according to the National Cancer Institute, scientists estimate 15,000 to 22,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. annually are related to radon. According to the American Lung Association, all of...

Washington County, IA · 23h

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Washington Community Theater Announces 2027 Season, Passes Available Soon

The Washington Community Theater is inviting the community to see a variety of shows presented by local talent during their 2027 season. Season tickets will be available beginning on December 1st for the upcoming performances of Moriarty A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure on March 19-21. The summer musical Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat will be on stage June 18-20 and 25-27. The next performance will be Spiders Web, Murder Lies at the Center, will take place on October 8-10 and 15-17 The last show of the season has yet to be announced but will be performed December 2-5. All performances will take place at the Washington Community Center.

Washington, IA · 23h

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Iowa High School Football Begins Semifinal Playoffs in UNI-Dome on Wednesday

The Iowa High School football season has made it to the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls this week.

Iowa · 1d

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Johnson County auditor explains how 2,017 ballots were overlooked as predecessor calls for resignation

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Approximately 2,017 absentee ballots were left out of Johnson County’s election-night results after boxes were placed on a shelf in the counting room and overlooked, Auditor Julie Persons said. Election officials subsequently recounted more than 26,000 absentee ballots, and no election outcomes changed. The...

Johnson County, IA · 12h

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Johnson County Conservation settles open meetings lawsuit

The Johnson County Conservation Board has settled with the estate of former conservation director Larry Gullet and former operations superintendent Wade Schultz over an open records dispute. The lawsuit was filed by Gullett's widow, Connie Gullett, and Schultz over records from closed sessions held by the conservation board in 2024 that allegedly discussed "specific law enforcement matters," concerning an investigation or audit. A 2025 state audit found that Johnson County Conservation misused or misappropriated more than $90,000 in funds between 2019 and 2024. The report specifically mentioned two Johnson County employees − Schultz and Gullet, who were placed on immediate administrative leave on June 6, 2024. Larry Gullet died in September 2024 , and the lawsuit was filed by his widow on his behalf, according to court filings. More: Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start The county disclosed the minutes and audio recordings of three closed sessions cited in Gullett and Schultz's original complaint during litigation, but as part of the settlement, both parties agreed to keep the records confidential. The conservation board also paid Schultz and Gullett's attorney fees, and the board adopted and read into the record a statement recognizing Larry Gullet's

Johnson County, IA · 1d

Daily Iowan

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Column | Three takeaways from Iowa volleyball’s loss to No. 19 Minnesota

Iowa volleyball fell in Sunday’s contest against No. 19 Minnesota, 3-0, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes in straight sets, 25-19, 25-16, and 25-16. Here are three instant takeaways. Attack errors prove costly. Errors have the potential to make or break a team’s...

Iowa City, IA · 2d