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State-funded temporary housing for flood victims being implemented across northwest Iowa
Working with FEMA, local officials and outside entities, the state of Iowa has created the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program, putting affected families into RVs and travel trailers for six months at no cost.
Pleasant Tonight and Sunday, But Change Is On The Way
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We get to enjoy another cool and mostly clear night. After another fantastic day, the great weather continues as our lows drop into the low to mid 50s overnight, with mostly clear skies and light winds. Superb Sunday forecast. Our pleasant weather overnight turns into...
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.
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.
Free Produce Giveaways Saturdays in August, September in Charles City
Saturday giveaways of free produce in Charles City are back. That’s Master gardener Susan Jacob, who helps coordinate “Free Veggies-Floyd County.”. Jacob says the program is driven by local donations of fresh produce. Those wishing to donate can drop off veggies at the Floyd County ISU Extension office...
‘This fills my bucket’ Why Iowa National Guard soldiers say they serve
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Every soldier has a different reason for serving. For Sergeant Austin Nelsen of Fort Dodge, it’s a family tradition. “My family served. My dad, grandpa, my brother now is serving in the Iowa Guard. Just the pride we can take in that,” Nelsen said.
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
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