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News : Vinton-Shellsburg Seniors receive approximately $150,000 in Scholarships
Vinton-Shellsburg High School 2024 Scholarship Recipients received approximately $150,000 in scholarship awards at this year's awards night. Each year, the community rallies around the graduates to send them on their way with a little monetary assistance. A special thank you to all of you who work so hard throughout the...
Bike to Work Week runs through May 17th, activities planned in eastern Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Bike to Work Week runs from May 11th to 17th as part of National Bike Month. Bicycling provide a healthy and fun way to travel, but also saves money and provides an emission free way to commute. There are a variety of...
Four counties given state disaster declarations after storms
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for four counties following severe weather late Monday and early Tuesday. The governor’s proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program for Clarke, Marion, O’Brien, and Pottawattamie County. Those counties experienced severe thunderstorms, hail, high winds and some funnel clouds. Many areas also got heavy rain in the Monday storms.
Tips for making walking tacos are in this Fareway Cooking Segment
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Caitlyn Ferin shares great tips for walking tacos in this Fareway Cooking Segment. This time of year it seems like there are always a lot of last-minute get-togethers. I stock up on ground beef when it is on sale, I brown it and freeze it. This...
Study: Hiawatha could support full-service hotel
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - A study commissioned by officials in Hiawatha shows the city could support a hotel, according to the Corridor Business Journal. Core Distinction Group, a Wisconsin-based company, conducted the study. The company proposed the hotel could be developed near the intersection of I-380 and Boyson Road. The...
African American Museum of Iowa Reopens
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Renovations at the African American Museum of Iowa are officially complete after roughly a year of work and the museum reopened to the public on Saturday. The plan for these renovations actually started all the way back in 2019, but physical construction started in May of 2023.
Major Prime Contractor Selects Crystal Group for CSfC Enablement Program
HIAWATHA, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2024-- Crystal Group, Inc., a trusted designer and manufacturer of rugged high-performance edge compute solutions, secured a multimillion-dollar contract with a major defense contractor to deliver rugged, cybersecurity-enabled, Crystal Group solutions for deployment in advanced radar systems used by the United States Army. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240513172106/en/ Crystal Group rugged servers will be deployed in radar systems used to detect incoming missile and artillery attacks. (Photo: Business Wire)
Rural connection: Farm radio still plays vital role in agriculture industry
Chances are, if you grew up on a Midwest farm, you were within ear shot of a local radio station that emphasized farm news. It could have been coming from an old, dusty radio in the shop, or the AM station blasting from the car. With newer technology, some might...
News : Say “Yes!” To Rounding Up At Fareway
For the week of Monday, May 13th through Saturday, 18th, you will have the opportunity to support your local Salvation Army Service Extension Unit. Please say "Yes" to rounding up at the check-out at Fareway. This will help provide resources for requests for assistance with rent, utilities, etc. We appreciate and say a heartfelt "thank you" in advance for your compassion and generosity!
Singing, playing music helps improve mental health
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to the National Organization of Mental Illness, one out of five children in Iowa struggles with mental health. The Groundswell Cafe in downtown Cedar Rapids hosted a concert to provide support and resources regarding mental health. Mia...
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