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Another round of severe storms strikes eastern Iowa communities
8+ hour ago (105+ words) [WATERLOO, Iowa] " Eastern Iowa is recovering after another round of severe storms brought damaging hail to the region. Waterloo was hit with rain and small hail this evening. The damage was not as severe as earlier in the week, when…...
Waterloo Bucks weigh options: costly repairs or new stadium build
2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (288+ words) WATERLOO, Iowa " Riverfront Stadium, home of the Waterloo Bucks, may face a multi-million-dollar repair bill to meet safety standards. The stadium, which has been a community fixture since 1946, is now under consideration for significant repairs or a complete relocation. A…...
Missing Iowa City man found safely
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (100+ words) UPDATE (4/16 at 9: 15 P. M.): Iowa City Police say Kalenga Byondo has been safely located. IOWA CITY, Iowa " Iowa City police are asking for help finding a 60-year-old man with dementia who went missing Wednesday morning. Kalenga Byondo was last seen leaving his…...
Dubuque woman dies in fiery crash after possible medical event
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (157+ words) [CLINTON COUNTY, Iowa] " A Dubuque woman died Wednesday after her car left the road, crashed into a house and caught fire. Trisha Brookins, 46, was driving west on 190th Street just west of 280th. .. Tornado Watch from FRI 12: 41 PM CDT until FRI 8: 00 PM…...
Cedar Rapids issues boil water advisory after main ruptures near Mt. Vernon Road
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (226+ words) UPDATE: After initial round of sampling and lab testing, the City of Cedar Rapids says it will likely be able lift the boil advisory Saturday afternoon, April 18." CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " The City of Cedar Rapids issued a precautionary boil advisory…...
Malnourished dog dies in Cedar Rapids, police launch an investigation
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (320+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Cedar Rapids Police and Animal Care and Control are investigating after a severely malnourished dog died following its abandonment at a fire station. Tornado Watch from FRI 12: 41 PM CDT until FRI 8: 00 PM CDT CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Cedar…...
City approves plan to illuminate Dubuque's iconic clock tower
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (137+ words) DUBUQUE, Iowa " Dubuque's historic Clock Tower could soon be lit up for the first time in its 153-year history. The city council unanimously approved a proposal to add lights to the landmark. The civic group Dubuque Forward hopes to have…...
War survivor shares her story with Waterloo students
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (312+ words) An Iowa author and war survivor is helping students understand the realities of conflict through her personal story. [WATERLOO, Iowa] " An Iowa author and war survivor is helping students understand the realities of conflict through her personal story. Anesa Kajtazovic…...
Cedar Rapids launches Adopt-A-Park volunteer program
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (214+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Cedar Rapids is launching a program that lets local groups help take care of city parks. "Our Adopt-A-Park initiative gives organizations a meaningful way to connect with their community while helping care for spaces that people use…...
Cedar Rapids Kernels fall to Quad Cities despite Tait's 2 homers
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (244+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " The Cedar Rapids Kernels lost to the Quad Cities River Bandits 10-3 on Tuesday night despite two home runs from Eduardo Tait. Quad Cities jumped ahead early when Nolan Sailors tripled to start the game and scored on…...