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Local Food Pantry In Crisis: Help Raise Money To Prevent Shutdown
A food pantry in Cedar Rapids that serves thousands may soon close if it doesn't receive some financial help. CBS2 reports that Together We Achieve, a food pantry in Cedar Rapids is on the brink of closure. That would leave thousands of local residents without access to food. The food bank has distributed over 2 million pounds of food but faces an uncertain future. It needs to raise $50,000 by August 31st to remain operational through the end of this year.
Dunkerton woman dies in rollover crash
DUNKERTON, Iowa (KCRG) - A Dunkerton woman died in a rollover crash after her vehicle hydroplaned on wet pavement, the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said 24-year-old Carli Teisinger, of Dunkerton, was driving a 2007 Toyota Corolla eastbound on Dunkerton Road at around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday when the vehicle hydroplaned on the wet pavement, causing her to lose control.
Van hit by a train on the south side of Alden
Around 5pm Wednesday the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department was called out on the report of a van striking a train on the south side of Alden. A 2014 Honda Odyssey driven by 36-year-old Sandra Peguero Guerrero from the Dominican Republic was traveling southbound on Hardin County Highway S-27 north of the Canadian National Railroad crossing, while at the same time a CN train was traveling eastbound.
Man charged with leading trooper on high-speed motorcycle chase in Scott Co.
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - An East Moline man was arrested in Scott County after troopers say he led them on a high-speed chase on a motorcycle. Justin Miller, 38, is charged with eluding, a Class D felony, and OWI second offense, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was issued multiple citations, including...
“The Big Dipper” draws a crowd at Minnesota State Fair
The “Big Dipper” has been a big attraction at the Minnesota State Fair. No, not the one in the sky. A 41-yard taconite mining shovel bucket on display at the Iron Mining of Association of Minnesota state fair exhibit has visitors lining up to take photos at the bucket. “The dipper is the big attraction...
Iowa weather: Nearly perfect conditions for college football Saturday, Labor Day
DES MOINES, Iowa — After a late August summer surge this past week, we are returning to more pleasant weather for the holiday weekend. We're kicking off the long weekend on a great note this morning with morning lows in the upper 50s and low 60s along with comfortable humidity levels and calm winds. Look for plentiful sunshine today with high pressure parked over Iowa. This will also keep winds quite calm throughout the day.
New school year, more FAFSA delays for Iowa students
DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025-2026 FAFSA Application will be delayed again this year. While the application is typically released on October 1st, last year’s new application wasn’t available until January. This year, the department expects the application to be available by December 1st. The new application was […]
Main Street Index Reports Iowa’s Rural Economy Is in a Recession
(Omaha) It’s the R-word for the Midwest rural economy. Recession. University Economist Ernie Goss says the Midwest region’s Rural Main Street Economic Index fell to 40-point-nine for August, showing negative growth. Farmland prices are falling, and agriculture equipment sales and farm exports are down. One bright spot for rural Iowa is that Iowa remains stronger, holding at 51-point-six. Any number over 50 indicates growth.
Iowa basketball star Hannah Stuelke champions mental health initiatives at CRCSD
Iowa Women's basketball star Hannah Stuelke joined CRCSD in unveiling new mental health services for schools. The Washington High alum is pushing to improve mental health at her alma mater as the district emphasizes its goal to lower barriers so achievement can rise. "I don't think a lot of people...
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