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Miracles in Motion gives therapy option for those with special needs
SWISHER, Iowa (KCRG) - Therapy animals can come in all shapes and sizes, but Miracles in Motion uses horses as their animal of choice for therapy. While it can be about getting riders on horseback, for the volunteers there it’s about more than just letting them ride. ”That helps...
Cedar Rapids Firefighters Injured While Battling Large Housefire
One of the roles of EMTs and paramedics is support. When there is a large fire response, EMS (Emergency Medical Services) is utilized not only for those who may be injured, upon arrival at the scene but also to support fellow firefighters who may be injured while performing their duties.
Kennedy Cougars baseball team talks winning State Championship
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Kennedy beat Dowling 7-3 to win their first state baseball title since 2010. Members of the team brought the State Championship trophy by the KCRG-TV9 studio, and talked about the big win.
Fire likely caused by petroleum soaked rags, professionals speak on prevention
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - One eastern Iowa fire department says it doesn’t often get calls about fires started by spontaneous combustion, but that’s what happened at a Cedar Rapids house this weekend. The likely cause? Rags from a home remodeling project. Several Cedar Rapids firefighters received minor...
Treasurer’s Office and Finance Department to return to permanent locations in the newly remodeled Administration Building on Monday, Aug. 26.
The Johnson County Treasurer’s Office and Finance Department will be moving back to the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City following the completion of remodel construction. Detailed schedule changes include:. Treasurer’s Office: The Treasurer’s Office will be open to the public in its current location...
Iowa football reasons for optimism and concern in 2024
It's a pivotal season for Iowa football. The Hawkeyes have made the Big Ten Championship in two of the last three seasons, but that will be a bit tougher this year given the expansion of the Big Ten as well as no more east and west divisions. Still, it's a...
University of Iowa students to launch student ticket exchange at Indiana this fall
Attending on-campus sporting events is integral to the college experience for many students nationwide. Whether they go to bond with friends, to cheer on their school’s best student athletes or simply for the love of the game, thousands of students will once again flock to stadiums across the country when the college football season begins in approximately one month. Others, though, will fall victim to ticket scams — bad actors who take advantage of students just to make a quick buck.
Clark named B1G Female Athlete of the Year
Former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark has been named 2023-24 Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year. Clark is the first Hawkeye to win the award in back-to-back years. She is also only the third repeat winner in Big Ten Conference history, joining Wisconsin’s Suzy Favor (1988, 1989, 1990) and Indiana’s Lilly King (2017, 2018).
Iowa Quad Cities Weather: Damaging Winds and Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Davenport, IA – Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected to hit the Iowa Quad Cities today, with some storms potentially reaching severe levels. According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois, today’s thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Residents are urged to stay indoors when thunder roars and to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. The severe threat is classified as a slight risk, with the main concerns being heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts moving southeast at 45 mph.