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Cooling centers open to public due to high temperatures
QUAD CITIES Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Due to the forecasted high temperatures expected Monday and Tuesday, some communities have opened up cooling centers to the public. Cooling centers are available at the following locations:. GALESBURG, IL. YMCA Lobby - 1324 W Carl Sandburg Drive. HOURS: Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m....
Excessive heat in the Tri-State area
Forecasters have issued an excessive heat warning as hot temperatures mark the beginning of the week in the tri-state area. The National Weather Service says the excessive heat warning is effective from 11 AM to 8 PM Monday in Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, and Jackson counties in Iowa; Jo Daviess County in Illinois; and Crawford, Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties in Wisconsin. An excessive heat watch has been issued for Tuesday, August 27 for the tri-state area. Heat indices could reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit Monday and Tuesday. Teh weather service reminds outdoor workers to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible. Motorists are reminded to avoid leaving kids and pets unattended in vehicles.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Iowa Now Has America’s Longest Paved Trail Loop
After living in Iowa for nearly four years, I've learned a few big things about the Hawkeye State and the people who call it home. Iowans will always send you home after dinner at their house with Tupperware full of leftovers. They root for their college teams just as loud...
5-Year-Old Student Wanders Away from Cedar Rapids School [WATCH]
It is a parent's worst nightmare. A Cedar Rapids family is angry after finding out that their 5-year-old daughter walked out of her elementary school on Monday and no one at the school realized she was gone. That young girl's father, John Thompson, appeared before the Cedar Rapids School board...
Cheesy New Restaurant Officially Opens in the Westdale Area
Things are about to get REAL cheesy! Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks is now welcoming customers at 3998 Westdale Pkwy SW in Cedar Rapids!. According to the Facebook page, Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks is a "build-your-own mac & cheese company" that also serves grilled cheese, loaded fries, soup/chili, and Italian Ice. The mac & cheese menu includes "Fan Favorites" like Classic, Philly, Cheeseburger Deluxe, and Texas Cowboy, but you also have the options to choose your own toppings. First you pick your base, which can be regular noodles, gluten free noodles (which are prepared in a separate cooker and are made to order), fries, or broccoli, and then you choose your sauce and your protein. Next up is the mix-ins, followed by the cheese topping and the drizzle of sauce on top. And if all of that isn't enough, you can "add some crunch" to the top for an additional .50!
Nonprofit reports desperate need for translators in Northeast Iowa
More than 40 languages are spoken in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, ranging from Burmese to Bosnian, and from Spanish to Congolese French. Glen Keith, executive director of Love Incorporated, says the nonprofit faces an increasing challenge to provide housing and employment assistance to non-native English speakers as translators are in very short supply.
Despite spate of shots fired incidents, data shows gun violence down in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids saw a string of incidents involving gun violence over the past few days. However, data from the Cedar Rapids Police Department show shots fired incidents are trending downward in the city. There have been at least three shots fired incidents in the city...
Justin Roberts joins KCRG-TV9 Morning News
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A familiar face is returning to forecasting weather as part of shifts on the KCRG-TV9 First Alert Weather Team. Justin Roberts will join the KCRG-TV9 Morning News Monday through Friday, delivering your First Alert Forecast alongside Jackie Kennon and Kristin Rogers starting September 3rd. Roberts has experience delivering weather forecasts for Eastern Iowa, doing it for more than a decade as part of his years in the local TV and radio industry.
Photos: Cedar Rapids Kernels Break Dayton Dragons' Winning Streak
The Cedar Rapids Kernels broke the Dayton Dragons' winning streak during their game on Saturday, Aug. 24, ending with a score of 7-4. Despite this setback, the Dayton Dragons earned a win against the Cedar Rapids team during their game on Sunday, further cementing their lead in the playoff race with five-and-a-half games over West Michigan.
Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Release Depth Chart for Season Opener vs Illinois State
It’s here! It’s finally here! It is game week in Iowa City as your Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to kick off the 2024 season at home against the Illinois State Redbirds. The Redbirds are set to come to Kinnick for just the second time and are fresh off a 6-5 2023 season. For their part, the Hawkeyes are coming off a 10-win 2023 that felt much worse than the record would indicate, culminating in a pair of postseason losses where Iowa was blown out by a combined score of 61-0.
New Faces in Places of Leadership for Charles City School District
The Charles City School District opened the first day of classes Friday (08.23) with new faces in places of leadership. After starting on an interim basis in June, Brian Burnight took over officially as Superintendent July 1st. Prior to coming to Charles City, Burnight was Director of Elementary Education in...
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