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Anniversary of the 2020 derecho
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Saturday marks four years since a derecho rolled through Cedar Rapids and other parts of Eastern Iowa and forever changed the landscape. It still stands as the costliest thunderstorm in U.S. history, causing billions of dollars worth of damage. Cedar Rapids lost about 70% of...
Community Aid Assistance Program hosts Back to School Supply Drive
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Community Aid Assistance Program, otherwise known as C. A.A.P., is hosting a Back to School Supply Drive on Saturday afternoon. They are asking for supplies such as notebooks, pencils, and backpacks. The drive will be in the parking lot of Arby’s restaurant located at...
Spencer Lee talks silver at Paris Olympics
Sometimes a storybook ending just isn’t meant to be. Unfortunately for Spencer Lee – and a Hawkeye fanbase rooting him on from around the world – that was the case in Paris on Friday, as he fell 4-2 to #1 seed Rei Higuchi in the Olympic gold medal match at 57 kilograms. There’s no real […] The post Spencer Lee talks silver at Paris Olympics appeared first on On3.
Copper theft remains a persistent issue
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids businesses are dealing with the ongoing problem of thieves stealing copper from all types of places. The US Energy Department said a billion dollars a year and 96% of what’s taken in copper. Cedar Rapids Police said copper was a hot commodity....
Court records show Chophouse Downtown owners have histories of fraud, unpaid debts, and crime
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Jennifer and Michael Jones’ home now hides the scars from the 2020 derecho. They initially hired Luxury Kitchens LLC to repair some of the damage, because their friend, Ryan Avila-Burillo, owned it. “We were like everybody else during the derecho; just looking for someone...
Cool Overnight Ahead of a Wonderful Weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Comfortable and at times cool air through the weekend. The weekend will see a slight warming trend, with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s and highs in the middle to upper 70s on Saturday. Record lows are in the middle 40s, so although we will get close to some tonight, most records appear safe from being broken.
49th annual St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival kicks off in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The 49th Annual St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival in Cedar Rapids, with 18,000 ears of corn husked for the event on the church grounds on Edgewood Road Southwest. Attendees can enjoy a variety of attractions, including food, rides and live music. Of course, an ear...
State settles lawsuit with parents of teen who died after UIHC misdiagnosis
Iowa City, IA- State officials have agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the parents of a teenager who died four years ago after University of Iowa Health Care staff misdiagnosed her symptoms as likely related to COVID. Radio Iowa reports that 17-year-old Emma Nugent of Iowa City died of...
New Goodwill Store Location Opening In Waterloo
It's always good news to hear about a new business or organization moving into Eastern Iowa. It seems like there has been way too many businesses or even restaurants that are shutting their doors. Waterloo is getting a new store right in the heart of downtown. And it’s a name...
Filmscene's Refocus Film Festival teases October lineup up with 'Nightbitch" reveal
Excitement is brewing for a popular movie festival. The yet-to-be-realesed "Nightbitch," starring Oscar-nominated Amy Adams, is FilmScene's 2024 Refocus Film Festival headliner, which was announced during the first Refocus Reveal Party Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the organization's Ped Mall location. ...
Kirk Ferentz updates Koen Entringer’s recovery from offseason surgery
The Iowa Hawkeyes have good news brewing in their defensive backfield. In his Media Day press conference on Friday, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed that Hawkeye defensive back Koen Entringer is back practicing. Entringer suffered a knee injury in Iowa’s Citrus Bowl loss versus Tennessee that required surgery over the offseason. “Yeah, one thing about medicine, and I’ve sat in meetings for 26 years, I’m certainly not a doctor. You can look it up, I don’t have a masters. But you learn a lot in medicine just sitting there and listening to smart people talk. “One thing I’m pretty sure of, everybody...
Iowa City Council looks to add changes to tobacco and vape shop rules
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City Council is working to change some of the rules regarding the amount of tobacco and vape stores in town. In a work session on Tuesday, councilmembers discussed a 55 permit limit in the city (down from 62), a 500 ft. barrier from tobacco shops being near school or university property, and the ban of the sale of kratom, an herbal substance the gives stimulus effects.
QC secondhand stores see increased demand since the pandemic
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The stock market dip earlier this week brought anxiety about the economy, but people didn't start worrying about their money on Monday. Many have been trying to save money since the COVID-19 pandemic. Google data shows searches for used goods have spiked in the last few years.
PHOTOS: eastern Iowa artists "Rock the Chalk" in downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Artists from across eastern Iowa gathered in downtown Iowa City on Friday to "rock the chalk". The eighth annual Rock the Chalk filled three of the city's blocks with chalk drawings to help celebrate the arts. Those drawings were spanned across Washington and Linn Streets near the Iowa City Public Library.
Big win in stray voltage case
WEST UNION, Iowa — Stacks of thick binders containing myriads of evidence and court documents lay on dairy farmer Mark Vagts’ dining table. Each binder is a visual representation of the Vagts family’s three-year litigation battle. The Vagtses sued Northern Natural Gas after stray voltage affecting their cattle was found on their farm.
Iowa announces new security system for Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Football season is just around the corner in Iowa City, and Iowa Athletics is prioritizing security this fall. Beginning with the 2024 season, all gates into Kinnick Stadium will be equipped with special walk-through metal detectors. The change will allow fans to get inside the stadium quickly while also ensuring a safer gameday environment. The system will also be used inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena for indoor events.
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