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People visit Linn County Fair on final day
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Fair wrapped up its final day on June 30, at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City. “It’s a lot of fun, it’s a nice day out today and there is a lot of things to do and I’ve had a lot of fun.” said Adalynn Donaldson who was visiting with family.
Linn County Gaming Association to Apply for Casino When Moratorium Ends
Linn County Gaming Association and Peninsula Pacific Entertainment will apply for the Cedar Crossing casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after the state’s two-year moratorium on new gaming licenses expires June 30. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission rejected proposals for a casino in Linn County in 2014 and 2017. “We...
Mysterious structure in Cedar Rapids neighborhood worries neighbors
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A large 20 foot tower has been shining bright lights at night on Prairie Drive Northeast. “They have no idea what’s going on and they want it gone,” said Sheri Wilde, a neighbor in the area. The tower sits at the former Safari...
Crowds flock to downtown Cedar Rapids for Freedom Festival Parade
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Thousands of spectators lined the streets of downtown Cedar Rapids, as cloudy skies cleared halfway through the 90-minute Freedom Festival Parade on Saturday, June 29, 2024. After scorching temperatures in 2023, this year, 75 parade entries made their way down Second and Third avenues, ending...
City of Independence adjusts to new Iowa traffic camera law
Independence, Iowa (KCRG) - The new Iowa state law regulating traffic cameras take effect July 1, and while large cities like Cedar Rapids have minor changes to make to comply with the law, communities like Independence that have a population of less than 20,000 people have some extra changes to make.
Eastern Iowa teen shares public speaking skills with other kids
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - An Eastern Iowa teen is using one of her talents to help other kids her age prepare for their futures with public speaking workshops. Jordyn Velitchkov is only 13 years old and will be a high school freshman this upcoming school year. She started public speaking...
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