BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – At approximately 3:03 p.m. Thursday, the Iowa State Patrol was called to a construction zone near mile marker 69 on I-380 for a report of a crash. Investigators say a 2020 Ford was slowing down for traffic ahead when a motorcyclist behind them lost control of their vehicle while attempting to slow down. The motorcycle slid into the back of the Ford. They say a 2018 Dodge Ram behind the motorcycle also attempted to slow down but was unable to avoid striking the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The driver was identified as 24-year-old Ethen Edge. Officials say the crash remains under investigation.
DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – At approximately 3:16 p.m. Thursday, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 10800 block of Highway 3 for a report of a single-vehicle accident. Investigators say the vehicle struck a house before colliding with a retaining wall and coming to a rest. The driver (and sole occupant) of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have not yet released the driver’s name. The investigation is ongoing.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Foundation 2 Crisis Services has been awarded a $500,000 grant to support the renovation of the organization’s future headquarters site. Approximately $40 million through the Iowa Nonprofit Innovation was awarded to 24 recipients. Foundation 2 Crisis Services is one of two Cedar Rapids nonprofits to receive funding. Foundation 2 will move into the historic Witwer Building at 305 2nd Ave SE. “The opportunity to centralize our programs will significantly improve our ability to provide rapid, 24/7 crisis services; increase program collaboration; and ensure the most up-to-date training and support for our crisis care providers,” said Emily Blomme, Foundation 2 Crisis Service CEO. “We greatly appreciate the local and state investments in mental health and crisis services.” Renovation on the building is expected to start after October 1st and take approximately 9 months to complete.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – Deputies in Dubuque County said a 53-year-old man rear ended a Western Dubuque school bus Wednesday afternoon. In a press release, the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at Highway 151 and Monastery Road at about 3:18 p.m. Deputies said the bus driver had parked the vehicle about three feet off the roadway on Monastery Road to check the bus after having dropped off the last student. Deputies said the 53-year-old driver lost control of his van, crossing the highway from Skyline Road and rear-ended the bus, which did not have any students on board. The damage to the bus was estimated at about $12,000, but it remained driveable. The driver of the van was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. He was cited for using an electronic device while driving and failure to maintain control.
