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TRAFFIC ALERT: Zika Ave NW near Ellis Golf Course to close for roadwork May 28th
Cedar Rapids — In Cedar Rapids, a portion of Zika Avenue Northwest will close to roadway traffic starting on Tuesday, May 28th. That closure stretches between 20th Street Northwest and 18th Street Northwest near the Ellis Golf Course. Construction workers are closing off that area to do preparation work for roadway improvements. That closure is expected to last about two weeks.
Opinion : Living in the present, remembering the past #10
I was honored to be asked to speak at two separate Memorial Day Services, the following is the first invited by American Legion Post 57, Vinton, Iowa. I was a Copilot on the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, 310 Air Refueling Squadron U.S. based at Plattsburg AFB, New York, Strategic Air Command.
Motorcyclist injured in single-vehicle crash near Palo
PALO, Iowa (KCRG) - At approximately 7:00 pm, emergency crews responded to the intersection of Bear Creek Rd and Strawn Rd for a report of an accident. Investigators say a 21-year-old was traveling eastbound on a motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a curve and laid the motorcycle down on the pavement coming to a rest in the westbound lane.
Center Point-Urbana student selected for prestigious NASA internship
CEDAR POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - High School sophomore Will Cardo from Center Point-Urbana (CPU) has been selected for the STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science (SEES) Summer High School Intern Program. The program, which is funded by NASA and hosted by The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for...
Entertainment : "Flash In A Pan" Sunday, June 9th - Farmers Mercantile Hall ~ Garrison
Flash In A Pan is an Iowa City based quartet that has been playing across the Midwest since 2012, developing a strong following over the years. Founded by guitarist Blake T. Daly, the current line-up also consists of banjo player Alex Flesher, mandolinist Max Lipnick, and bassist Blake Shaw. They describe their sound as "string band" or "folk and grass." "I think our love of bluegrass music is kind of what brought us all together. But you know, our varied interests in all different kinds of genres kind of creep their ways into our sound," said Lipnick.
Why protecting your skin this summer is important
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Many people spend Memorial Day outside, attending services or getting the grill out for the season. But doctors are emphasizing the importance to protecting your skin as summer kicks off. “Pale is healthy and good. Protect what you have. Don’t abuse it,” said Dr. John...
Experts remind drivers of safety precautions during severe weather
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The National Weather Service says floods are the deadliest weather-related killer in the United States. With several instances of flash flooding in eastern Iowa early on Tuesday, experts are reminding drivers what to do to stay safe while traveling. Five Seasons Tire Owner Jeff Payne...
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum uses concert to honor Memorial Day
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum honors the holiday with their annual concert. The band Iowa Brass played patriotic songs for nearly an hour. The Director of The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum Tom Schwartz, says they wanted this event to remind people...
Iowa woman who smothered stepmom to death and posted video about it is convicted of murder
BENTON COUNTY, Iowa (TCD) -- A 35-year-old woman was convicted of first-degree murder this week in connection with the 2022 smothering death of her stepmother. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the jury returned Samantha Bevans' guilty verdict after deliberating for about an hour. She will be sentenced June 14 and will likely be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
News : Memorial Day Events
The Bear Creek Cemetery will hold its Annual Memorial Day Service at 9:00 a.m. on Memorial Day. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 am-10:30 am at the church for a free will donation. The church and cemetery are located at 5177 26th Ave., Brandon, on V71, or the Brandon blacktop...
3-year-old boy ‘full of love’ drowns in pool while visiting family
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - A 3-year-old boy drowned in a pool while visiting family in Illinois, according to officials. A family member noticed a 3-year-old boy named Kaden was floating in the pool, unresponsive, shortly before 4 p.m. Saturday at a home in Machesney Park, Illinois. He was pulled from the pool, and CPR was started.
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