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American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe reveals worn out $500 Coca Cola sign for sale as he’s ‘cleaning house’ at Iowa antique shop
AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has revealed an expensive sign for sale, as well as its huge price tag, while cleaning out his shop. The History Channel star has been cleaning up his Iowa antique shop, listing certain finds for sale at special prices. Mike, 60, recorded footage from outside Antique Archaeology in Iowa, showing […]
217 Today: Iowa’s new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region
Champaign police are investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy. When the National Association of Black Journalists conference opens tomorrow, the Republican presidential nominee will be there. Over 70 people showed up at the oldest African American church in Champaign County on Sunday to attend a vigil for Sonya...
Our Town: Ely’s House Divided is really a united effort
ELY, Iowa (KCRG) - There’s more to the story of Ely’s “House Divided” than the Hawkeyes and the Cyclones. “He had a home brewing thing and he said ‘I gotta name my home brewing beer’ and I said ‘Name it House Divided’ because it was a joke”, said co-owner Lisa Corrin.
Want Tickets To See REO Speedwagon in Cedar Rapids?
REO Speedwagon, the band known for hits like Time For Me to Fly, Take It On The Run, and Ridin' The Storm Out, is coming to Cedar Rapids. The rock group will be rolling through to the Alliant Energy Power House Center on Friday, November 8th, with their friends Loverboy, who you know for their hits, like Working For The Weekend.
Red Sand Project highlights human trafficking victims who fall through the cracks
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids is shining a light on human trafficking. They held a Red Sand Project event Tuesday evening to raise awareness about the issue. People were invited to help fill sidewalk cracks with red sand, representing a focus on victims who...
Blocktoberfest pushed back to September 27th in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The third annual Blocktoberfest in downtown Cedar Rapids is getting pushed back by another month and half. The downtown block party and Pork Tornadoes concert were supposed to be there on Saturday, August 10th, but, organizers said there were some conflicts. Now, the event is...
Learn simple at-home techniques to save irreplaceable heirlooms from disaster damage
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After a disaster strikes, people often look at the impacts of these disasters through the costs of the damages to the community. However, some of the losses that impact us the most are damages to or the loss of irreplaceable family heirlooms. The Federal Emergency...
Cedar Rapids Takes Legal Action Against Strange, Bright Structure
The city of Cedar Rapids is taking legal action against the owners of a strange, bright structure. Exactly what is this item that shines brightly at night? I'm not sure the owners even know. KCRG reports that the odd-looking tower sits on the old Safari Daycare playground on Prairie Drive...
Carving out his niche: Retired park ranger residing in Waukon Junction brings wood to life with his award-winning passion
Carving out his niche in Waukon Junction ... When Dan Campbell retired as a park ranger in Johnson County nine years ago, he and his wife, Carolyn, moved to Waukon Junction. In a corner of a large shed on their Waukon Junction property is where his craft comes to life. Photo by Julie Berg-Raymond.
Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert resigns; supervisors will appoint replacement
Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert has resigned with less than six months left in his term. Weipert vacated the office he has held for almost 12 years on July 25, citing health reasons. He provided no further details. ...
New Stanley mural painted by U of I alum promotes community, fantasy
An onslaught of bananas, dragons, dumplings, and masks greats guests as they walk into the Stanley Museum of Art. Painted by artist and University of Iowa alum Jiha Moon and visible from Gibson Square, the expansive new mural, "One An Other" will be on display for the next two years. ...
Legends & Listeners: Deep-dive into scholarship numbers and revenue sharing
Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman discuss the start of fall camp for Iowa Football before diving into the news coming from the NCAA that could change college sports. How the new scholarship numbers affect Iowa, NIL, and more. Presented by GameDay Men’s Health.
Sabula’s Island City Days on tap Aug. 2 and 3
Sabula’s big summer celebration, Island City Days, is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3. This year, the Ski Bellevue Waterski Team will once again perform for spectators on Sabula’s Middle Lake on Saturday night from 4 to 6 p.m. Another highlight for Saturday will be the Iowa City Aerohawks Airplane Show that will take place over Sabula’s Middle Lake from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Iowa City seeks public input on affordable housing
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa City is calling on the public to give input on affordable housing and community development needs. The city is hosting several public meetings to focus on how to use funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to benefit low to moderate income households.
Waterloo School Board approves plan to merge East and West High Schools
(Radio Iowa) – The Waterloo School Board voted 5-2 Monday in favor of a $165 million plan that would build a new high school onto the existing Central Middle School to combine East and West High Schools. Students in tenth through 12th grade would go to the new high...