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New diabetic wound treatment in development at the University of Iowa Hospitals
People living with diabetes often have to deal with slow healing wounds or ones that don’t heal at all. That can lead to infections and other complications. But there’s a new treatment under development at the University of Iowa that will help these wounds heal faster. James Byrne assistant professor in radiation oncology at the […]
Cedar Rapids veterans honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Veterans, their families, and the community joined forces on Memorial Day to remember those who served our country in a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Building. Cedar Rapids Metro Area Veterans Council's ceremony on Monday recognized the price paid for those who gave their lives.
Univ. of Iowa delivers help to address OB care needs in rural areas
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Since 2000, 31 Iowa counties, most of them rural, have closed their OB services forcing women to travel farther for medical care. The University Hospital saw a 24% increase in how many babies its delivering in the last four years. Which is why they are making efforts to help rural areas in the state care for expecting parents and their babies.
Wild Hogs Saloon host 2nd annual Muddin’ for MS event
WALFORD, Iowa (KCRG) - With all the rain we’ve seen over the past couple of weeks, dozens of Jeeps, ATVs and Side-By-Sides are ready to take on some muddy roads for the second annual Muddin For MS. The event is hosted by Wild Hogs Saloon in Walford and aims to raise money and awareness for Multiple sclerosis, or MS.
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.
Tribute to Heroes: Rod Courtney helps those on substances abuse journeys
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - TV9 is highlighting four local heroes as part of the upcoming Freedom Festival. The heroes are being recognized for their contributions to the community, in this Tribute to Heroes series. ”We meet people where they’re at. But we don’t leave them there,” said Rod Courtney....
Renaissance Festival returns to Amana Colonies for 32nd year
The first of two weekends of the Iowa renaissance faire in the Amana Colonies got a bit of a rocky start after the festival grounds were hit by those storms that swept through this past week. But organizers rallied and while some of the merchants were forced to close down...
Downed power lines due to storm damage in Swisher
SWISHER, Iowa (KCRG) - Officials in Swisher are advising against travel Friday morning amid severe weather which knocked down power lines in front of Black Squirrel Tap. The bar is located at 72 2nd Street SE in Swisher. The Jefferson Monroe Fire Department shared an image on Facebook, warning residents to avoid the area.
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