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Cedar Rapids veteran receives long-delayed military medals

A Cedar Rapids veteran of the Vietnam War was presented several medals Friday, more than five decades after he finished his military service.

Democrat Eric Giddens runs for reelection in Senate District 38 against Republican Dave Sires

Two Cedar Falls residents are running for a chance to represent parts of three northeast Iowa counties in the Statehouse.

Defensive back? Quarterback? Bettendorf's Laver is a football player

Last season, Jackson Laver’s job was to prevent touchdown passes. This season, the Bettendorf senior has done a fine job throwing TDs. All-state defensive back as a junior. Quarterback of

Shelly O'Shea's Irish pub opening in downtown Cedar Falls tonight

Shelly O’Shea’s, located on the third floor of 401 Main St., opens Thursday. The bar occupies the same space as the former Voodoo Lounge nightclub which closed last May. The bar will be open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Collaborative brings together community, private colleges to ease transfers

Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher said one of the Cedar Rapids institution’s goals is to increase opportunities for students for their path after graduation, one being a transfer to a four-year university.

Marion father charged with murder in son's death

MARION, Iowa (KWWL) - A Marion father has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his five-year-old son Tuesday. Marion Police responded to a home around 6 a.m. along Willowbrook Drive for an unresponsive child. Officers performed lifesaving measures before sending the child to the hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Two dogs killed in Cedar Rapids house fire Tuesday

Two dogs were found dead in a Cedar Rapids house fire Tuesday evening in the 1300 block of Hinkley Ave NW.Firefighters, responded to the call at 7:19 p.m., arr

Election 2024: One-on-one Rep. Ashley Hinson

Ashley Hinson represents district 2, which includes Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and much of Eastern Iowa up to the northern border.

Garage Fire in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A garage fire was reported Sunday evening in Cedar Rapids in the 2400 Block of B Ave NE. At 7:36 PM, Firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they found a detached garage engulfed in flames. Firefighters extingushed the fire, but there was major fire damage to the garage.

Cedar Rapids man faces several charges in Strawberry Point kidnapping incident

A Cedar Rapids man is in custody after allegedly threatening a woman before making her drive him to another town in a Strawberry Point kidnapping

Volunteer stays busy in both Keokuk and Cedar Rapids

Candace Graybill (Meredith) and her spouse Tyler Graybill, together with their two boys, Max (9) and Brody (5), make a formidable team. They are currently residing in Cedar Rapids, but

Cedar Rapids man gets 35 years for attempted murder of ex-girlfriend

A Cedar Rapids man, was sentenced to up to 35 years in prison for attempting to kill his ex-girlfriend in April 2023, according to the Cedar Rapids Gazzette. Si

Tracy Ehlert & Barclay Woerner running for Iowa House District in portion of Cedar Rapids

Democrat Tracy Ehlert is running for reelection for her seat in the Iowa House of Representatives in District 79 against Republican Barclay Woerner.Ehlert has b

Money raised for pediatric cancer patients at sixth annual Mya Strong Softball Tournament

Sunday was the sixth annual Mya Strong Softball Tournament. The tournament began back in 2019. The idea came from Mya Gilchrist, currently a senior at Alburnett

Art Staed and Kris Gulick running for open Iowa Senate District 40 seat

Art Staed, a longtime Iowa House member, and Kris Gulick, a former Cedar Rapids City Council member, are now running for an Iowa Senate seat left open by Democr

Minor injuries in two vehicle crash in downtown Cedar Rapids

There were only minor injuries in a Cedar Rapids crash that resulted in one vehicle landing on its roof Monday afternoon.

High School Football: Week eight takeaways from Metro teams

In a must win game, Cedar Falls (4-4) has played its way to the brink of the Class 5A playoff race. Vari Clark

Corridor Cross Checks: From Cedar Rapids to Coralville for a second Zmolek brother

Riese Zmolek played junior hockey for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, played college hockey and then played professionally for the Iowa Heartlanders. His brother, Will, played junior hockey for the RoughRiders and is in his first season with the Hearlanders.

Wheelers Start Volleyball Playoffs With a Road Test @ Crusaders

(Audubon, IA) — In Class 1A, Region 5, Audubon visits Coon Rapids Bayard in a first round playoff match-up. The Crusaders beat the Wheelers 2-1 and all three sets were close in an early season match up — it was actually the first match of the year for both teams. Audubon Head Coach Brandi Gruhn says the teams will be completely different now.

Libertarian Nicholas Gluba says party represents the center ignored by two-party system

Libertarian Nicholas Gluba is running in Iowa's 1st Congressional District. Although Libertarians earned major party status in Iowa this cycle, their candidate

Curious Iowa: Who is Playtime Poppy?

Jefferson High School senior Abel Prignitz played Playtime Poppy in the recent production of “The Jungle Book”. Prignitz attended Playtime Poppy shows with family growing up. “I was offered my sophomore year to fill in as Poppy and I had this moment of awe that I was able to do it.” Prignitz said.

Unseasonable Warmth Continues, Rain Chance Monday night

High temperatures will be limited to the 60s for Wednesday through Friday, with lows back into the 30s and 40s. The coldest morning will take place on Thursday, when some frosty conditions appear possible.

EIOT: #6 Linn-Mar stops #7 City High's late two-point conversion to win 28-27

In a run-heavy thriller, Linn-Mar makes a stand against Iowa City High, thwarting the Little Hawks' two-point conversion with 25 seconds left to hang on for the

Warm this weekend, cooling trend next week

Any showers that develop are gone by Tuesday afternoon and the rest of next week is dry. Temperatures cool through the week and highs reach the low to mid 60s for the second half of the week. Although this is cooler than we have been, it is still warmer than average.

Federal EPA is weighing Sierra Club push for cleaner waterways

A top official with the U-S E-P-A says the agency is still reviewing a petition by an environmental group asking for federal authorities to take over enforcement […]

Hinson prioritizes immigration, economy

As U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson defends her seat in Northeastern Iowa, the incumbent has spent time on the campaign trail linking her candidacy with that of former President Donald Trump.

One person hurt in Cedar Rapids motorcycle crash

Around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Cedar Rapids police were dispatched to a motorcycle crash on Bridgit Lane and Maureen Drive.

Our endorsements for the Iowa Legislature

Voting booths are seen separated by makeshift barriers at the early voting area in the Lindale Mall food court in

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.

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

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.

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.

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