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Rural ambulance service pleads for more volunteers
PARKERSBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - The Parkersburg Ambulance Service posted a “cry for help” on its Facebook page on Tuesday. The post indicated that the ambulance district could eventually shut down if it doesn’t get more volunteers soon. “Maybe we are too proud, maybe we have kept it...
Iowa agencies other local services impacted by global internet outage, not a cyberattack
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said some state government systems and employee devices have been impacted by the global outage Friday morning. Reynolds’ office said an automatic software update from CrowdStrike, which the state uses for malware and virus protection, is behind the outage. The...
Hey Iowa, Amazon Prime Day Deals Still Under $25!
While Prime Day might technically be over, I've found some pretty good deals on certain items that are under $25!. If you think you might be too late to score on some great deals, you might want to check out some of these items ASAP! Depending on when you've found this article, some of these deals could potentially have changed.
Local Iowa high school baseball postseason highlights and scores (7-17-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school baseball postseason games from July 17th, 2024: Bishop Heelan 8, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 7 (8 innings) Dallas Center-Grimes 6, Sioux City East 0 Waukee 1, Sioux City North 0
Phase 3 Segment of New Hampton Tribe Trail Could Open in August
The Phase 3 segment of the Tribe Trail in New Hampton could be open in about a month. That’s New Hampton Park-Rec Director Tara Hackman, who says officials were meeting Wednesday (07.17) should have a firmer idea of when Phase 3 will be completed to connect the Tribe Trail from Linn Avenue on the south side of New Hampton with the Chickasaw Wellness Center on the west side of town.
Popsicles with Police event today in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - The Muscatine Police Department is set to host their second ‘Popsicles with Police’ event. According to a media release, on July 19 from 1-3 p.m. officers will be handing out free popsicles for all to enjoy. The event is set to be at the...
New Cedar Rapids School District initiative providing free meals for all ages
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - For years, the Cedar Rapids Community School District has offered summer meals for kids 18 and under. But now, for the first time ever, anyone of any age can come here to get free breakfasts and lunches five days a week. For the next four...
Davenport Community Schools Stepping Stones Registration Opens Monday
Exciting News! Davenport Community School District’s Stepping Stones Registration for the 24-25 school year opens on Monday, July 22nd at 8:00 a.m.!. Registration is online only: Register at www.davenportschools.org/stepping-stones. For questions, call the Stepping Stones Office at: 563-528-0973. Don’t miss your chance to secure your student’s spot for this...
United Way kicks off ‘Write Start’ school supply drive
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - United Way Quad Cities launched it’s ‘Write Start Quad Cities’ school supply drive to help kids succeed in the classroom. According to a release, United Way is asking neighbors across the Quad Cities to help provide 5,000 local students with school supplies. “When...
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