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Police on scene after pursuit ends on I-380 in Linn County
TODDVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Authorities are on scene early Tuesday morning in the area of I-380 and County Home Road in Linn County. The Cedar Rapids Police Department tells TV9 that a pursuit had ended in that area around 2:15 a.m. Iowa DOT cameras in the area show police officers...
Linn County Gaming Association to Apply for Casino When Moratorium Ends
Linn County Gaming Association and Peninsula Pacific Entertainment will apply for the Cedar Crossing casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after the state’s two-year moratorium on new gaming licenses expires June 30. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission rejected proposals for a casino in Linn County in 2014 and 2017. “We...
Marion church runs affordable housing project, opens first low-cost rental home
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On July 1, a family will move into a home in the Wellington Heights neighborhood of Cedar Rapids that is part of a new program run by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Marion. The goal of the program, called FaithLife Homes, is to provide...
Drink too much on Fourth of July? AAA offers free tows to keep drunk drivers off the roads
Iowans who can't safely get behind the wheel after a day of holiday drinking have another option to get home: AAA is offering a service to keep impaired rivers off the road over the holiday. The service is also available in Iowa, Nebraska and nine other states. AAA - The Auto Club Group has provided the Tow to Go program for over 25 years, keeping nearly 30,000 impaired drivers off U.S. roadways over its history. ...
See how Iowa's colleges and universities rank in cost and quality value
With the cost of higher education on the raise, finding a four-year school that also fits within your budget can be a determining factor for where students pursue the next step of their education. A list created by Money.com rated schools across the country, including in Iowa, based on affordability and quality...
Iowa Great Lake’s officials begin brainstorming how to relieve flooded lakes
Iowa's great lakes are overflowing and many lakefront homeowners are dealing with water-damaged basements or worse. county officials say plans to help residents and prevent more flooding is in the works.
Heil Expands Nationwide Dealer Network With New Facility, Servicing Iowa and Nebraska
Heil® announced the expansion of its nationwide dealer network with the inclusion of Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment of Johnston, Iowa. This strategic addition with further enhance sales, service, parts, and support for Heil clientele throughout Iowa and Nebraska. Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment, an MH Equipment company, has been a...
A quick change in rainfall totals reinforces the changing tides of farming - Kelly Nieuwenhuis
Excessive and extreme rainfall made for some very long days in parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Kelly Nieuwenhuis has farmed in five decades and this rainfall near his Primghar, Iowa farm reminds him of some noteworthy years of 1983, 1993, 2011, 2018 and 2019. What is different in 2024 is part of our conversation along with the variability of his area and the rest of the Corn Belt and in just how different this is than the last two growing seasons.
Assault on women's autonomy leaves Iowans with a choice
Sami Scheetz represents Iowa House district 78, covering part of Cedar Rapids. In a few short weeks, my wife and I will welcome a baby girl into our family. It’s the best feeling in the world. It’s also terrifying: as a father, I’m faced with the prospect that I’ll raise a daughter in a state where she has less freedom than her grandmother enjoyed.
Flood watch issued as additional heavy rainfall is expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Iowa through Tuesday morning as additional heavy rainfall is expected. This includes Mason City, Forest City, and Algona. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through Monday night and Tuesday bringing heavy rainfall to Iowa and Minnesota. Rainfall...
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