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Calm weather for now, changes on the way

We can expect a great evening for any outdoor plans you may have; just keep a jacket handy as temperatures drop.

Seniors warned about scams

An Iowa group is warning seniors about new efforts from scammers trying to steal money or personal information.

Temperatures climb before cooldown midweek

As we head into the weekend, the weather promises to be pleasant and consistent, with no significant changes on the horizon.

Warm and breezy weather keeps fire risk high

As we approach the end of the work week, the weather continues to deliver mild and enjoyable conditions across the region.

Several state judges are up for a retention vote in southwest Iowa

Voters are being asked whether they want to retain several state court judges and justices as part of their general election ballot.

Jefferson secures winning record with shutout win over Davenport Central

For the first time since 2015, Cedar Rapids Jefferson's football team will finish the season above .500. The J-Hawks dominated Davenport Central 35-0 on Thursda

Cedar Rapids searching for suspect after juvenile shot Thursday night

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) - Cedar Rapids Police are searching for the person responsible for shooting a juvenile Thursday night. Officers responded to the 300 block of 16th Street Southeast at 6:53 p.m. where they found a boy with a gunshot wound.

Winless to winners: Cedar Rapids Jefferson thumps Davenport Central for 1st winning regular season since 2015

Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s turnaround under three-year head coach Ed Miles reached a new mark Thursday. The J-Hawks handled Davenport Central, 35-0, Thursday night at Kingston Stadium to secure their first winning regular season since 2015.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Playoff implications as Harlan comes

The two biggest games of the season, and both with big playoff implications for Atlantic and their opponents. First up: This Friday’s game against Harlan. Four teams from Iowa Class 3A District 6 are still in the hunt for the 16-team playoffs.

QC high school football: Week 8 preview capsules

Overview: The River Kings are riding high over the past two weeks, winning consecutive two-pointers over Oskaloosa (26-24) and Burlington (34-32). … In the victory over Burlington, senior quarterback Jordan Coleman had a team-high 112 rushing yards on 16 carries and two rushing touchdowns.

Xavier Schools announce plans to convert office building into middle school

Xavier Catholic Schools announced plans Thursday to convert the Toyota Financial Services Building into a new middle school.

Drought descends on Iowa despite the wet spring. How is this possible?

Drought conditions are continuing to spread in Iowa, despite this year starting as the ninth wettest year on record after an unusually rainy spring.

A look at the remainder of volleyball’s conference-tournament week

A look at the remainder of conference-tournament week; Wamac and River Valley titles will be determined Thursday, the Tri-Rivers on Saturday.

Area high school marching bands perform well in state competition

The Don Bosco, Cedar Falls, Waterloo East and Waterloo West high school marching bands performed in the State Marching Band Festival on Saturday.

Iowans turn out to vote early on Wednesday

Early voting is underway in the state of Iowa, and with just 20 days to go until Election Day, people are taking advantage of the

Fate unclear for CO2 pipeline slated for Eastern Iowa

It has been more than 10 months since Wolf Carbon Solutions reported its progress to state regulators, and the company has yet to reapply for a permit in Illinois.

15-time felon facing federal prison sentence for NE Iowa crimes

Current, who has 15 prior felony convictions, has confessed to riding a stolen motorcycle into Winneshiek County on September 26, 2022, breaking into a rural home, and stealing eight firearms. Investigators say the motorcycle had been stolen in Rochester in June 2022.

Iowa farmer sentenced to over 15 years for theft and fraud

Michael Wayne Butikofer, age 54, from Monona, Iowa, pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2023, to one count of theft of livestock, one count of wire fraud, and one count of false bankruptcy declaration. Butikofer,

Long John Silver’s reopens Cedar Rapids location after fire

CEDAR RAPIDS — After a fire and much anticipation, Long John Silver’s has reopened its only restaurant in the Corridor. The southwest Cedar Rapids location at 2630 Williams Blvd. SW, reopened on Oct. 10. The fast food restaurant’s location, closed by a fire on Dec. 12, was initially set to reopen late in the summer.

College of Arts and Sciences lays groundwork for changes to pre-major advising

In the new advising framework, every first-year student will be assigned to an advisor teaching their first quarter Engagement class.

Spooky orchids take center stage at Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge Hall

Nile DusdiekerShow Registration Chairman for The Eastern Iowa Orchid Show joined Iowa's News Now to discuss the upcoming event.The Halloween-themed show will

Cedar Rapids police on scene of pedestrian vs. vehicle crash

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Police Department is asking people to avoid the area of 1st Ave SE near Cottage Grove and 21st Street SE because of a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident. The accident is at 1st Ave SE and 21st Street SE. Eastbound traffic is currently being stopped and detoured in the area.

Cedar Rapids Xavier plays like No. 1, wins Mississippi Valley Conference volleyball tournament

Class 4A top-ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier rallied past 5A No. 7 Cedar Falls to win the Mississippi Valley Conference volleyball tournament Tuesday night. Coach Amy Weiland challenged the Saints to live up to their No.

2024 Iowa high school cross country state-qualifying assignments

Assignments have been released for 2024 state-qualifying cross country meets. At Dubuque — Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Cedar Rapids Prairie, Dubuque Hempstead, Dubuque Senior, Iowa City Liberty, Waterloo East, Waterloo West.

UPDATE: 1st Avenue back open after pedestrian accident in Cedar Rapids

: The Cedar Rapids Police Department says the road at the intersection of 1st Avenue Southeast and 21st Street Southeast is now open for travel in both di

72-year-old hospitalized after hit by vehicle in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Police say that a 72-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries following the crash. Police say that eastbound traffic was being stopped and detoured temporarily.

Iowa bank argues customer contracts allow controversial use of overdraft fees

An Iowa bank that’s facing a potential class-action lawsuit related to its controversial use of overdraft fees says its customer contracts permit the collection of such fees. Last December, a federal lawsuit was filed against Bankers Trust,

Man arrested for haunted house groping

The suspect admitted to drinking but declined a breath test. He was a patron at the event and didn’t work there, deputies said.

Time Machine: Halloween Mardi Gras

Halloween Mardi Gras was still going strong in Davenport in 1959, sponsored by Youth Honor Day Inc. The celebration kicked off with a window painting competition Oct. 28. On Halloween morning, there were free shows at two theaters. The night parade was followed by the Pumpkin Ball.

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces BRAVO Awards, Community Spotlight recipients

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced the 2024 BRAVO Award Winners and Community Spotlight recipients to be celebrated at this

Kris Gulick, Art Staed running for open Iowa Senate District 40

The Iowa Senate District 40 seat was vacated by Democrat Todd Taylor, who’s running for election as Linn County Auditor.

Your First Alert: Frost & Freeze

Some of the coldest air this season settles in overnight tonight as lows dip into the upper 20s area-wide, exposing most of us to the first hard freeze of the season.

Big Grove Brewery takes gold at 2024 Great American Beer Festival

Iowa's craft brewing scene received national recognition at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival (GABF), where three local breweries and a craft cidery

First frost of the season should not affect harvest, expert says

One other risk, he said, is with forages grown to feed livestock, specifically with sorghum species. Michel said when stress — like that resulting from colder temperatures — is placed on these plants, they can produce prussic acid that can result in “acute toxicity” for livestock who eat it.

Linn-Mar’s Christian Cloyd leads Gazette-area golfers at Class 4A state meet

Linn-Mar’s Christian Cloyd shot 3-over 75 for the first round of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 4A state golf meet Monday at Briarwood Golf Club in Ankeny. Cedar Rapids Prairie was 11th after Day 1.