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Reynolds, Bird announce $5.5 million in victim services funding after federal cuts
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Attorney General Brenna Bird pledged Monday to provide $5.5 million in one-time bridge funding to keep services available for Iowa crime victims after Congress made budget cuts to federal victims services funding. Earlier this year, Congress lowered the spending cap on the Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) fund to $1.2 […]
Iowa Irish Fest 2024: Everything You Need to Know
Iowa Irish Fest returns to Downtown Waterloo THIS weekend. From Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th, people from all across the globe will be pouring into Eastern Iowa for one of the biggest celebrations of Irish culture in the Midwest. If you're planning to head out to Waterloo, make...
Driver hospitalized after attempting stunt at Maquoketa Speedway Sunday night
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (KWQC) - A driver was hospitalized after attempting a stunt at the Maquoketa Speedway Sunday night. The driver lost consciousness after driving through a camper on the race track, which was part of the routine. His pickup truck continued to accelerate, leaving the track, and going onto a...
St. Luke's Hospital to hold Red Sand Project, raise human trafficking awareness July 30th
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — In Cedar Rapids, St. Luke's Hospital is inviting folks to help make sand art -- and raise awareness about human trafficking -- on Tuesday, July 30th. It's called the "Red Sand Project". Hospital staff there are inviting people to help fill sidewalk cracks with red sand.
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...
Son of Iowa coach Fran McCaffery makes surprising college decision
Iowa coach Fran McCaffery will not be coaching his son at Iowa. Jack McCaffery, Fran’s youngest son and a four-star recruit, committed to Butler on Monday, he confirmed to Dushawn London of 247 Sports. McCaffery said he appreciated how Butler consistently recruited him, and also noted that his older brother Patrick is transferring there for... The post Son of Iowa coach Fran McCaffery makes surprising college decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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...