LATEST NEWS
Car into Cedar River, suspects swim in attempt to elude police
Two people are now arrested and charged after a car chase that ended with the suspect's vehicle in the Cedar River. Around 12:30 Friday morning police attempted a traffic stop in 500 block of 33rd Ave SW. The suspects fled in their vehicle and a pursuit started heading in to...
Rural Iowa schools rework budgets to meet teacher pay raise under new law
While teachers in Iowa are expecting a pay raise under a new law, the state isn't making up the full cost for smaller schools, leaving rural districts like Central City to rework their budgets to keep up with payroll. "Teachers are not paid, in my opinion, what we're worth," special...
News : HACAP Food Reservoir, Bloomsbury Farm set to reveal 2024 corn maze design May 10
HACAP Food Reservoir and Bloomsbury Farm will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony May 10th at 1:30 PM at Bloomsbury Farm to reveal the design for Bloomsbury's annual corn maze, which will feature local food bank, HACAP Food Reservoir, in an effort to raise more awareness surrounding food insecurity in our community.
Jefferson softball knocks off third-ranked Washington
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Jefferson softball team tallied a ranked win Tuesday, following a 9-4 victory over third-ranked Washington. The Warriors scored the first two runs of the game in the fourth, but the Cavaliers had an answer. That included several runs over the next few innings and back-to-back homeruns from Brooklyn Herrera […]
Kylie Welker named Open Mat's NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year
Iowa sophomore Kylie Welker is 2024's Open Mat selection as the NCAA Women's Wrestler of the Year. Welker went 23-1 with 16 victories via tech fall and six pins, winning individual 170 pound regional and national titles along with helping Iowa win the national team and national dual titles in the Hawkeyes' inaugural season as a program.
‘Hometown Hawkeye’: Solon’s Callie Levin to the Iowa women’s basketball program
When Callie Levin was in sixth grade, she would tag along with her sister for basketball practice with coach Darryl Moore’s Court 45 training program. Levin wasn’t working with Moore yet, but she would substitute in if there was a player missing. Even while playing against girls two...
Sentencing pushed for man found guilty in 2023 St. Patrick's Day murder
Still no sentencing for Duval Walker, Jr. He was found guilty in March of shooting and killing Cameron Barnes during a fight at Cocktail's and Company in Marion Saint Patrick's Day 2023. Sentencing was scheduled for Friday. During that hearing the defense said a new witness to the incident had...
Foundation 2 Crisis Services celebrates new headquarters in downtown Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Foundation 2 Crisis Services celebrated renovations on their Witwer Building, located at 2nd Ave. in downtown Cedar Rapids, on Tuesday. Almost 200 employees spread out between five offices in Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha are now able to be under one roof, with spaces specified for trauma care and community crisis training.
Two dogs injured in Linn Co. fire
PRAIRIEBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Sheriff’s Office says two dogs were hurt during a fire late Monday night in rural Prairieburg. The sheriff’s office says crews were called to the fire in the 5200-block of Boulder View Road at 11:22 p.m. At the scene, crews found...
Second murder suspect in custody nearly three years after Traer man's death
TAMA CO., Iowa — A second suspect is in custody at the Tama Co. Jail for a murder that happened in 2021. In a press release sent out by the Iowa Dept. of Public Safety, it stated that Huston Danker, 27, was arrested in Cedar Rapids Monday for allegedly playing a part in the killing of Ryan Cooper on June 18, 2021.
Linn-Mar and Independence girls soccer win road tests
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - With a pair of 2-0 victories, both Linn-Mar and Independence took important road wins down the stretch. In Iowa City, the Lions took down West High with a goal in the first and second period from Shelby Lake and MacKenzie Cejka respectively. The Lions raise their record to 9-3, while the Women of Troy drop to 6-3.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.