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Blairs Ferry Road Bridge Turn Lanes to I-380 CLOSED
If you plan on jumping on Interstate 380 from Blairs Ferry Road anytime soon, you're about to be greeted by orange cones and a detour sign. A resurfacing project on the bridge has many turn lanes closed. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that a bridge resurfacing project on the Blairs...
Cedar Rapids Fire Department responds to gas leak at Ecumenical Community Center
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to a gas leak at the Ecumenical Community Center Thursday morning. Responders arrived at the scene at around 2am, where they found gas was flowing out of the building. The gas meter and some bricks were also damaged, but...
Hot and very humid Wednesday ahead of another round of strong storms
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Storms have moved out and clouds are clearing across eastern Iowa. Temperatures will take off before the next round of storms moves in tonight. We'll rise into the upper 80s to low 90s this afternoon along with very high humidity levels. The...
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.
Butler County REC holding member appreciation events
Butler County REC is hosting member appreciation events, which will include food and giveaways. Butler County REC is a member-owned electric distribution utility, who provides electrical power and related services to more than 5-thousand consumers. The service territory covers Bremer, Butler, Chickasaw, and Floyd Counties, and also serves several communities...
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.
KENT Appoints Kevin Fields as New President and Chief Operating Officer
KENT Corporation Chairman and CEO Gage Kent announced the appointment of Kevin Fields, a longtime senior executive and board member, as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 21, 2024. Fields succeeds John Thorpe, who, has announced his intention to retire effective January 1, 2025. This year, Thorpe marked 22 years with the family business, over which time Mr. Kent stated Thorpe’s, “participation in the leadership of KENT has brought us to new levels of success.”
Crews respond to massive vehicle fire in Charles City
(ABC 6 News) – The Charles City Fire Department responded to a massive truck fire on Wednesday morning, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. It happened around 4:30 a.m. near the 300 block of 13th Avenue. Officials say when crews arrived on scene, they found...
Over $146,000 awarded to projects in Cerro Gordo County
MASON CITY, Iowa – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF) says it is giving of $146,581 to 13 projects through its 2024 grant cycle. “The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation is proud to uplift organizations creating an impact in our county. We are eager to see these projects come to life in our communities,” says John Drury, chair of the CGCCF committee.
Dubuque Man Sentenced In Federal Court For Being A Felon With A Firearm
Tanner Ruble, a 26-year-old from Dubuque, has been given a 57-month prison sentence and three years of probation by the Federal Court of the Northern District of Iowa after admitting to possessing a gun as a felon and taking a plea deal. He cannot serve probation in federal prison system.
10 candidates to speak at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox: When to see them
The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair will once again offer Iowans the chance to get an up-close look at political candidates running for U.S. Congress and the presidency. Ten candidates, two running for president and eight seeking to represent Iowans in Congress, are scheduled to speak at the fair during its 11-day run. The presidential candidates are independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Libertarian Chase Oliver. ...
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
More severe storms expected Wednesday after stormy start
DES MOINES, Iowa – A morning round of storms dropped a lot of rain across central Iowa and another round of severe storms is expected again Wednesday night. Morning storms brought strong winds and hail. Wind gusts over 60 mph were reported in Ottumwa and Melcher-Dallas. Norwalk saw several reports of gusts in the 50-55 […]
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