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Iowa’s Latest Billionaire Made Their Fortune on the Farm
If you've ever wondered who the richest person was in Iowa, we have an answer! If you assumed that Iowa's richest person had something to do with farming or agriculture, you would have assumed correctly. Who is the Richest Person in Iowa in 2024?. The latest Iowa billionaire is Harry...
Chase Fjelland lifts North Polk past Harlan in Iowa state baseball tournament quarterfinals
The matchup between 3-seed North Polk and 6-seed Harlan Community kicked off the festivities in the Class 3A Iowa high school state baseball tournament in Cedar Rapids on Monday. The Comets entered the tournament as last year's runner-ups while the Cyclones were looking to return to the state semifinals for...
Eastern Iowa Health Center to celebrate National Health Center Week August 9th
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is celebrating National Health Center Week -- with a Community Block Party -- this year. Right now, they are getting ready to hold that block party at the Wellington Height Campus in the 1200 block of 4th Avenue Southeast. That event is being held there Friday, August 9th.
Help Eastern Iowa Kids by Buying a Blizzard from Dairy Queen
I know that every day is a great day for ice cream, but this Thursday is especially good. 2024's Miracle Treat Day is coming up on July 25th!. Miracle Treat Day is the best day of the year to head to a local Dairy Queen and order your favorite Blizzard. Why? Well, the official press release reads:
Legendary Band Performing in Cedar Rapids This Fall
There are so many amazing shows that come to our little neck of the world in Eastern Iowa. From genres like country to rock and classic rock, we have a lot of great options each year. Now, I'm excited to tell you about another!. If you like live music, this...
Iowa man charged in police chase where speeds reached nearly 130 mph
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — Over the weekend Cedar Rapids Police attempted to stop a motorcycle in the 300 block of 1st Ave. W. The driver of the motorcycle refused to stop and a chase ensued, KCRG reports. The incident occurred on July 19, at approximately 8:50 p.m. Officials...
Police identify suspect in weekend standoff incident
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police have identified the man charged in relation to a standoff incident that occurred Saturday evening. Police say officers had attempted to make a traffic stop around 6:12 pm, when the driver refused to stop and instead eluded officials, driving in excess of 100 mph in a 30 mph zone. The suspect eventually ran into a home on Rogers Rd NW and barricaded himself inside. The standoff ended at approximately 10:05 pm.
Marion Surveying Residents On Future Of Uptown District
(Marion, IA) -- A newly revitalized business and entertainment district is looking for residents help in planning its next steps. Uptown Marion District wants feedback on what's working, and what its future should look like. You can take the survey by clicking here. Photo Credit: Getty Images.
It's RAGBRAI week! The 51st ride kicked off Sunday with more 'normal' crowds
HENDERSON — RAGBRAI has kicked off its 51st year with a more — quote, unquote — normal feeling. Though is anything about this river-to-river ride through the Hawkeye State truly normal? After celebrating a half-century last year with a bang, fewer riders are participating in the 2024 edition of the Register's Annual...
David’s Evening Forecast - Summer heat and humidity returning this week
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Partly sunny skies this afternoon helped temperatures to warm back into the low 80s for most of the area, a little warmer than what we saw yesterday. Clouds bubbled up in the warmth of the afternoon, however most of the area did stay dry. A few isolated showers popped up in parts of western Iowa, but those showers should fade away by 7pm as we start to cool off. Temperatures will drop back into the 70s after sunset, and we should see temperatures in the 60s once again overnight. Just like we saw early on Sunday, some patchy fog is likely late tonight and early on Monday.
Storm chances continue the next few days before tapering off by midweek
While the timing of the rain varied from location to location across southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa, most places did end up seeing rain today. Unfortunately the cost of this rain was canceled northern Iowa state fair events in Mason City earlier today. As the sun sets any lingering shower...
Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids has a new president
The largest employer in Cedar Rapids has a new leader. Troy Brunk has been named president of Collins Aerospace. Brunk has led three of the six business units at Collins in Cedar Rapids. He will report directly to the CEO of RTX — formerly known as Raytheon. It’s the company that acquired Collins Aerospace in a merger back in 2020.
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