Category Archives: arts, culture and entertainment

Under New Rules: First Game at Kinnick Amid Tighter Restrictions

IOWA CITY – With new restrictions in place for tailgating and a renewed emphasis on enforcing alcohol laws, Saturday’s Hawkeye football season opener at Kinnick Stadium did not bring many major disturbances but law enforcement backed up their claims to … Continue reading

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Northey to visit Noelridge farmers market Aug. 4

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will visit the Noelridge Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids Aug. 4 to help celebrate “National Farmers Market Week,” which runs through Aug. 7. Iowa is a national leader in the number of farmers markets … Continue reading

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After a flood: Advice on how to save your pictures, other possessions

MANCHESTER — Staff from the University of Iowa museums will offer free advice Tuesday (Aug. 3) to flood victims on how to save family pictures and other personal possessions. Staffers will be at the Manchester Public Library, 304 North Franklin … Continue reading

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Cedar Rapids applies for I-JOBS money

CITY RELEASE: CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids on Monday submitted seven applications for funding through the state I-JOBS II Disaster Prevention Grant Program. The city is applying for about $12,198,000 for projects ranging from installation of a … Continue reading

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Iowa City Denies Permit for Magic Bus

Updated at 7:25 p.m. with entire story IOWA CITY – The Magic Bus won’t be rocking out for tailgaters in Iowa City at the location they were hoping for, and might not be rocking out at all this football season. … Continue reading

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Cedar Rapids civic leader William Whipple dies

By George C. Ford/SourceMedia Group News CEDAR RAPIDS — William Whipple, a longtime Cedar Rapids businessman, civic leader and philanthropist,  died Tuesday (July 27) at Meth-Wick Community at 96. Whipple was president of the Hall-Perrine Foundation in 1981 when, after Cedar Rapids voters … Continue reading

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Hefty reminder of Sinclair plant now at The History Center

CEDAR RAPIDS  – A 2,500 pound date block could become one of the last remnants of the former Sinclair meatpacking plant. Demolition began this week on the smokestack, one of 12 structures at the plant that were considered historic. Much … Continue reading

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Residents worry about Magic Bus impact

IOWA CITY — Residents near the proposed new site for the popular Magic Bus tailgating attraction said Tuesday night they are concerned about the noise, foot traffic and rowdy drunks the bus might attract. But Magic Bus organizers say they want to … Continue reading

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Tru TV spotlights C.R. case

Update by John McGlothlen Video segment from Tru TV Forensic Files program, “Purebread murder” UPDATED: 9:30 p.m. 7/16 to correct case CEDAR RAPIDS — Tru TV, formerly Court TV, will profile the Linn County September 2000 murder case of Christina … Continue reading

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Battle For Tailgating near Kinnick hits High Stakes

UPDATED at 8:45 with entire story. IOWA CITY – Hawkeye fans might not recognize Melrose Avenue this year as they head out for one of the many home games at Kinnick Stadium. A fight over the future location of the … Continue reading

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