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Chicago family attempts to find all 100 Herky on Parade statues
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A 5-year-old from the Chicago area is completing the search for all 100 Herky On Parade statues around Johnson County. The Herky statues have been on display for just under a month now. Two weeks ago when a relative graduated from the University of Iowa,...
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.
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...
Cedar Rapids taking protective action as river levels rise
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - With the Cedar River levels expected to rise this weekend, city officials are taking steps to protect residents from potential flooding. Officials say that the action stage for the Cedar River is 10 feet and that minor flood stage is 12 feet. The river is expected to crest at 13.2 feet on Saturday.
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...
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