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Mount Vernon crushes Carroll 42-6 to advance to the 3A Quarterfinal Round

Mount Vernon (9-1) stormed to a 21-0 halftime lead on Carroll and the Mustangs cruise to a 42-6 victory. Mount Vernon advances to the quarterfinal round

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

Cedar Rapids gets another $6M in federal funding for new 8th Ave. 'Arc of Justice' bridge

Cedar Rapids is building a new bridge on 8th Ave. downtown and now there's another $6 million in federal funding coming to help through the infrastructure law.T

Trick-Or-Treat times in Eastern Iowa 2024

EASTERN IOWA (KWWL) -- Here is a list of Trick-Or-Treat times by major city in the KWWL viewing area. NOTE: Halloween falls on Thursday, October 31.

Restaurant returns to former Popoli location in historic Cedar Rapids bank

CEDAR RAPIDS — Over two years after Popoli Ristorante closed for ... The building was named to Preservation Iowa’s “Most Endangered Properties” list in 2012 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The history of Louis Sullivan ...

CAMPAIGN ALMANAC: Hinson urges early voting, condemns Trump rally racist jokes

Republican Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said she condemns the racist and misogynistic remarks made by speakers at Trump’s New York rally.

Corridor Cross Checks: Surf’s Up, Dude!

Of all things, Dakota Raabe of the Iowa Heartlanders was a surfer growing up in Southern California, a member of his high school’s surfing team.

Cedar Rapids Police investigating shooting

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) -- Cedar Rapids Police are investigating a shooting on Monday afternoon. Police received a report of a shooting in the 3100 block of C Avenue NE around 3:49 p.m. Upon arrival at the scene, police found a minor with a non-life-threatening injury. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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.

New director bringing marketing skills to Iowa City’s South of 6 Business District

IOWA CITY — Maurice A. Davis has been named as the next executive director of the South of 6 Iowa City Business District, which seeks to revitalize the Pepperwood Plaza area and use a newly approved economic development tax.

See photos as Coopersville hosts Cedar Springs in high school football 2024

The Coopersville Broncos hosted the Cedar Springs Red Hawks in a high school football game in Coopersville on Friday,.

Iowa City Liberty pulls away from Cedar Rapids Jefferson, clinches No. 1 seed in Class 5A playoffs

Iowa City Liberty put up over 550 yards of total offense in Friday's night 70-33 win over Cedar Rapids Jefferson at Kingston Stadium. The Lightning will be the No. 1 seed in Class 5A playoffs.

Eastern Iowa Airport receives $3.6 million federal grant for new baggage handling control system

The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids has received a $3.6 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Terminal Program

Balloons Etc. announces the closure of its costume shop for the third year in a row

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - In 2022, Cedar Rapids’ Balloons Etc. and Costume Emporium announced it would be closing the costume side of the business. Owner Jacob Cowger says competition against bigger retailers and online stores simply became too much.

Cedar Rapids man wins $50,000 lottery prize

Jerry Ealy of Cedar Rapids has won a $50,000 lotter prize.Ealy won the 58th top prize in the Iowa Lottery's“$50,000 Super Crossword” scratch game from a ticket

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

Third annual Iowa Music Awards coming to Cedar Falls

Some words may be mispronounced. A tradition that started in Cedar Rapids and moved to Riverside last year is now making its way to Cedar Falls. The third annual Iowa Music Awards will be held Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Bien VenU Event Center, 7400 Hudson ...

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

Linn County Sheriff collaborates with DEA on drug take-back initiative

On Saturday, October 26th, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office will be collaborating with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a nationwide prescription dr

Iowa beaten soundly by Spartans in East Lansing, drop to 4-3

Uncharacteristically bad tackling helped Michigan State beat the Hawkeyes 32-20 Saturday in East Lansing. Iowa drops to 4-3 on the season. We'll break down what

Turning cooler for several days, showers and storms possible late Thursday

After some small rainfall amounts early on Tuesday, we’re turning our attention toward the next chance coming soon.

More rain possible Thursday night with fall-like air

Although today’s rainfall didn’t amount to much, it was the most significant since late August, a welcome sight for many.

Iowa House District 80 race features a veteran council member and a first-time candidate

Democrat and current Hiawatha City Council member Aime Wichtendahl and first-time candidate, Republican John Thompson are pitching their visions to voters.

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

Cedar Falls storms by Cedar Rapids Kennedy 28-7

Cedar Falls (4-4) fell behind Cedar Rapids Kennedy (2-6) 7-0 early before rolling to a 28-7 victory for the Tigers' 2nd straight win.

Leaders praise ‘transformational’ new westside library at groundbreaking ceremony

As hundreds of community leaders and library officials gathered Oct. 18 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the long-planned new westside building and

Linn County Auditor candidates stress transparency, fiscal responsibility

Both candidates running for Linn County Auditor will make transparency and financial responsibility top priorities for the office, along with promoting trust with the public and strengthening the voting systems.

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.

High School Cross Country: Olivierre upsets Gall, Cedar Falls sweeps MVC Divisional

Cedar Falls’ Charlee Gall and Waterloo West’s Nakia Olivierre have been battling all Fall for metro cross country supremacy. Gall, the freshman sensation, has won the battle four times this

Portion of 2nd Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids to close for 14 months

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A portion of 2nd Avenue in Cedar Rapids will close on Monday, October 21st. 2nd Avenue SW will close between 2nd and 3rd Street for site construction.

Some Quad-Cities colleges see increases, some see decreases in 2024 fall enrollment

Most of the colleges and universities in the area saw growth in enrollment this fall, but St. Ambrose and Western Illinois University both saw declines.

Cedar Rapids Jefferson shuts out Davenport Central 35-0 to improve to 5-3

Cedar Rapids Jefferson(5-3) shutout Davenport Central(2-6) 35-0 to snap a three game losing streak and keep its playoff hopes alive. The J-Hawks host 5th ranked Iowa City Liberty next

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.

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.

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.

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