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50th Eastern Iowa Honor flight honors WWII vet
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Veterans from across Iowa gathered at the Eastern Iowa Airport for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight’s 50th trip to Washington, D.C. Wednesday’s trip will be honoring Mike Wilson, a 99-year-old World War 2 Veteran and local philanthropist who has helped to make the honor flight possible.
Almost 1,500 students try out 50+ trades and careers in ‘Build My Future’ career event
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - For many students, when thinking about their plans after high school, their first thought will be attending a four-year university. But Amy Pearson with ‘Future Builders of Iowa’ says that isn’t the right fit for all students. “Not every student wants to...
Leaders and influencers with TikTok respond to upcoming ban
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As the conversation on a TikTok ban continues, leaders with the app and local influencers are sharing their experiences. Tuesday morning the social media outlet hosted an event to educate others. Jen Rowray, known as Cowboy Jen to her followers, has been on TikTok for...
$31 million Downtown Cedar Rapids development brings new life to historic buildings
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A $31 million downtown project could bring new life to three vacant buildings. That includes the Guaranty Bank building, Strand Theater, and “Dragon” building on 3rd Street Southeast. The city did have plans for the same buildings in 2018. At that time, there...
News : Operation Quick Find for missing girl
An Operation Quick Find has been issued for Alison Kay Harris. Harris is 16 years old and last seen on April 25. She is a white female 5'1" and weighs approximately 115 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a green t-shirt and black sweatpants.
OPERATION QUICKFIND: Alison Harris
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa — The Linn County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Alison Harris. Harris was last seen Thursday evening at a home on W Broadway Street in Central City. Authorities tell Iowa's News Now Harris, who is just over 5' tall, was...
TV and Stage Actor from Cedar Rapids Stars in MJ the Musical’s Premiere at the Des Moines Civic Center
Josh Dawson has 150 years of family history in Iowa. Born in Cedar Rapids, Dawson grew up performing. From singing at his father’s church on Sundays, to starring in his first play at 6 years old, Dawson never shied away from the spotlight. “I grew up singing, dancing, and acting at my dad’s church. He’d bring in people to do these workshops and master classes for the kids and I gained a passion for it,” recalls Dawson. Serious about his future as an entertainer, Dawson looked at colleges with a focus on performing arts. He was accepted to the musical theater program at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music where he mastered his acting and vocal skills.
Hiawatha Amnesty Day
HIAWATHA, Iowa — Hiawatha will be holding their Amnesty Day on Monday, May 6th. New this year, homes that do not meet requirements will receive a notice on their front door stating why items were not collected. The city is asking residents to recycle all items that can be recycled.
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...
‘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...
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