Suburban park district installs goose deterrent system at popular beach. Here's how it works
The Crystal Lake Park District has implemented a new measure to improve the cleanliness of a popular beach by deterring geese.
May 23, 2026Open source
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Child injured, airlifted to trauma center after falling at elementary school in Crystal Lake
A child was injured and airlifted to a trauma center after falling at Woods Creek Elementary School in Crystal Lake, officials said.
May 21, 2026Open source
North suburban man accused of exposing himself to kids outside elementary school: police
Crystal Lake man Jack Glauner was charged with public indecency after exposing himself to kids outside an elementary school, police said.
May 8, 2026Open source
Crystal Lake man arrested for flashing kids during recess A Crystal Lake man is charged after police said h...
A Crystal Lake man is charged after police said he exposed himself to children and an adult during an elementary school recess Wednesday.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Malaina Kurth, Bella Frangiamore and Grace Puhar each scored two goals, while Ella St. Onge distributed two assists to lead the Cary-Grove girls soccer team...
May 6, 2026Open source
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A Warrenville man has died from his injuries after crashing his motorcycle Saturday evening along Route 14 in Crystal Lake, officials report.
May 4, 2026Open source
Crystal Lake boat launch closed until May 30 for ramp repair
The public boat launch at Crystal Lake in Enfield is closed until the end of May for construction to replace the aging concrete ramp.
May 1, 2026Open source
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Britt resident wins $300,000 Iowa Lottery prize
She won a top prize in the “Ruby Red Crossword” scratch game.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Iowa Supreme Court split decision dismisses officer-involved shooting lawsuit
Davenport resident Robert Mitchell was shot and killed by Scott County Deputy Greg Hill during a traffic stop on October 23, 2018.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former eastern Iowa city clerk sentenced in theft case
Former McCausland city clerk Sheila Bosworth has been sentenced for theft and improper spending.
May 30, 2026Open source
NutriSport closing its Iowa City location less than a year after opening
The store cites rising costs and reduced summer traffic as contributing factors to the closure.
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines residents voice concerns over rising nitrate levels in water as summer begins
With rising nitrate levels, families in central Iowa face restrictions and concerns this summer. Amid this, Central Iowa Water Works may enforce stricter mea...
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines East senior Kiya James ready to play softball on the big stage at UCLA
From Des Moines to the West Coast, Kiya James makes history as Iowa's first softball player to earn a scholarship to UCLA. 🌟 Find out her incredible story!
May 30, 2026Open source
Volunteers at Hy-Vee pack hygiene kits for service members
Volunteers at Hy-Vee in West Des Moines assembled hygiene kits for active-duty service members stationed in Iowa and four other states.
May 29, 2026Open source
Iowa men's basketball to play Creighton at Casey's Center in Des Moines
The Iowa men's basketball team will return to Des Moines in November to take on Creighton.
May 28, 2026Open source
Your guide to Des Moines-area swimming pools and aquatic centers
Pool season is just getting started. Here's where you can take a dip in central Iowa.
May 28, 2026Open source
Coroner identifies Iowa woman killed in fall at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park
Officials said that officers received a report of the fall just after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
May 21, 2026Open source
Storm damage continues to impact Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa continues to recover from Friday night's storms which brought rain and 60-75 mile per hour winds through the town.
May 17, 2026Open source
Red Oak, Iowa residents work to clean up after Friday's storm knocks down trees, power lines
Friday night's storms force Red Oak to spend Saturday morning cleaning up fallen trees and branches. Just a week before the big Memorial Day.
May 17, 2026Open source
US Marshals arrest 17-year-old fugitive wanted in Iowa at hotel in Forest Park
Damian Jones was arrested for his involvement in a shooting at a pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City that took place on Apr. 19.
May 17, 2026Open source
Smiling though adversity: Waukee soccer team manager inspiring others with positive attitude
The Waukee HS girls soccer team is having a great season so far. But senior manager Michael Nelson considers it a success for another reason.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seven Ottumwa students named to Iowa string honor orchestra
OTTUMWA — Seven students from the Ottumwa Community School District have been selected to perform in the Iowa String Teachers Association Invitational Hono...
May 15, 2026Open source
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Discussing Iowa’s upcoming Democratic primaries
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from acr...
May 15, 2026Open source
Local business leaders, state commit $13 million to Field of Dreams
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Dubuque County families and business leaders and the state of Iowa have committed $13 million to support ongoing and future development...
May 15, 2026Open source
Camp Albrecht Acres to hold fishing event; opens registration for summer
SHERRILL, Iowa -- Camp Albrecht Acres has opened registration for its 2026 summer camp season and will hold a fishing event for adults and youths with disabi...
May 14, 2026Open source
Peosta to hold Bike Safety Rodeo event
PEOSTA, Iowa – The third annual Bike Safety Rodeo will be held later this month in Peosta.
May 14, 2026Open source
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Crystal Lake is in Hancock County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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50432
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Two Republicans aim to become candidate to flip state auditor seat to GOP control
There are two candidates running in the state auditor GOP primary in 2026: Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer and Iowa County Supervisor Abigail Maas.
May 30, 2026Open source
Practical Farmers to hold field days on water quality and Midwest peach growing
Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) will host more than 60 farmer-led field day events across the five Midwest states from June to November.
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa Down Ballot: U.S. Senate Ds debate, GOP governors’ preview
The U.S. Senate Democrats' debate, and a little behind-the-scenes debate organization, plus a preview of the GOP governor debate.
May 30, 2026Open source
Immigrant in eastern Iowa has deportation paused due to Ebola outbreak
Escucha Mi Voz Iowa said Jose Yugar Cruz will not be deported for now due to the the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak.
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa Supreme Court split decision dismisses officer-involved shooting lawsuit
Davenport resident Robert Mitchell was shot and killed by Scott County Deputy Greg Hill during a traffic stop on October 23, 2018.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former eastern Iowa city clerk sentenced in theft case
Former McCausland city clerk Sheila Bosworth has been sentenced for theft and improper spending.
May 30, 2026Open source
Online Trolls Harassed Her Six-Year-Old. That Was Only the Beginning
How one woman tried to unmask college sports fans who trolled her six-year-old daughter because of a photo with Iowa State basketball star Audi Crooks
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa woman defrauds nearly $50K in benefits from Minnesota: Charges
An Iowa woman faces charges of stealing nearly $50,000 in public assistance benefits after her EBT card had been flagged for a suspiciously large number of p...
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines residents voice concerns over rising nitrate levels in water as summer begins
With rising nitrate levels, families in central Iowa face restrictions and concerns this summer. Amid this, Central Iowa Water Works may enforce stricter mea...
May 30, 2026Open source
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