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Over a beer at Big Grove in Cedar Rapids, Iowa commentators discuss the latest headlines, including a recently passed foreign aid package and an Iowa law allowing teachers and school staff to carry guns in school.
Bill could create hurdles for renters with service animals
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A bill waiting for Governor Reynold’s signature would change the rules when it comes to service animals and rental properties. Right now, the law says a landlord has to waive lease restrictions and any additional payments normally required for pets. If Reynolds signs this new...
Center Point to unveil its new fire station Saturday
CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - The Center Point Fire Department is ready to unveil its new $2 million fire station at an open house Saturday. Chief Doug Felton said the department has needed a new facility for the last several decades. He said the old building only a few blocks away was never meant to be a fire station and firefighters faced several issues.
Singer with ‘Iowa roots’ has dual role in Michael Jackson musical (AUDIO)
A performer who splits his time between New York and L.A. will be back the state he considers home as the new Michael Jackson musical “MJ” makes its Iowa debut next week. Actor, singer and dancer Josh Dawson was born in Atlanta but moved to Cedar Rapids with his parents at age two. While he lived in Iowa through middle school before his folks moved again, Dawson credits his years here for all he learned about the importance of kindness and hard work.
Moonlit Movie series to return during the summer in Marion
Marion — The Moonlit Movie series is returning for its third year in a row in eastern Iowa. This year, it's being held at the Klopfenstein Amphitheater in Lowe Park. Those events are also being sponsored by Hills Bank. A press release outlining the movie series Thursday included statements about some of the things people can expect to see this year:
Cedar Rapids Schools Rolling Out New App For Emergencies
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Cedar Rapids School District will soon be rolling out a new app to help in emergencies. The CrisisGo app, approved by the Board in January, will help keep families, students, and law enforcement connected during incidents like swatting calls. There have been three swatting incidents...
Athlete of the Week: Malcolm Rice
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Linn-Mar Senior Malcolm Rice proved how good of a tennis player he was last season after he tore his labrum and was forced to serve under hand. This year, Malcolm is 100 percent healthy and is off to a 10-1 start in singles play for the undefeated and second ranked lions.
Date Set For Padgett Murder Trial Verdict
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A date has been set for a verdict in the Curtis Padgett murder case. A judge will announce his decision next Friday. Padgett is charged with first-degree murder in the 2007 death of Dennis First. He opted for a bench trial rather than face a jury.
No Foot Too Small’s fundraiser ends with baseball on Sunday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -An eleven-week fundraising campaign for No Foot Too Small wraps up on Sunday with a day in the ballpark. No Foot Too Small is an organization bringing awareness to pregnancy loss. This day in the ballpark is their Angels in the Outfield. ”Our mission at No...
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