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Iowa City, IA

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - As COVID relief is set to run out for many over the next several months, the city of Iowa City is working to make sure those most affected by the pandemic can still get the basic care they need. During Tuesday night’s meeting, the city council unanimously approved $3 million in grants for two nonprofits. One place that will be receiving part of that funding is the Free Medical and Dental Clinic.

Iowa City free clinic plans to use ARPA funds to expand current space and services

Coralville police say they didn't find any threatening devices after someone emailed in a bomb threat to North West Junior High School. Police asking for help in identifying witnesses in Marion bar shooting. Updated: 1 hour ago. They say someone shot and killed Cameron Barnes, who is 32. St. Luke’s...

Iowa City mayor proclaims March 31 Transgender Day of Visibility

Advocates work to protect students with disabilities amid education changes in Iowa. The main concern is over how resources will be shared or stretched, and that means fewer dollars for schools that have to accept students with disabilities. Updated: 6 hours ago. The bill proposes the state Department of Health...

Iowa City restaurants double down on efforts to prevent counterfeit money from circulating

Cedar Rapids, IA

Organizers released the complete list of events for this year's Freedom Festival Thursday morning. Iowa's unemployment rate drops slightly, still up from a year ago. A new report out Thursday morning shows Iowa's unemployment rate ticked down slightly from last month, but is still up compared to a year ago.

Organizers to announce plans for 2023 Freedom Festival in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Dozens of school districts across the state are working with law enforcement regarding “swatting calls.”. “Swatting calls” are calls made to law enforcement or directly to schools, businesses, public libraries, or other entities where the public gathers. These calls are an attempt to trigger the dispatch of emergency services to a particular address.

West High parents and students react to nationwide swatting calls

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - In a message on their Facebook page, the Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber has announced that they are discontinuing Uptown Friday Nights. The organization cited COVID-19 as causing both “financial hardships and a large dip in membership” and that they “no longer have the resources to put on the show.”

Uptown Friday Nights discontinued in Cedar Rapids

Coralville, IA

CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - North West Junior High School students returned to the classroom after a bomb threat forced a temporary evacuation Thursday morning. Coralville police said they were called at about 8:40 a.m. after a one teacher received an email threatening them and the entire school. Students and staff...

No bomb found, police allow students to return to class at Coralville junior high school

Colorado State

“Our path so far, playing Georgia and playing Colorado is the best it could have ever been" Iowa women looking relaxed as they start practice at Climate Pledge Arena. The Hawkeyes are the highest remaining seed in their region. Police asking for help in identifying witnesses in Marion bar shooting.

No device found after Coralville school bomb threat

Muscatine, IA

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - A “swatting” incident was reported Tuesday morning at Muscatine High School. “That means that a fake threat was called into the Muscatine Police Department from outside of the state of Iowa,” police and school officials said in a Facebook post. “The threat also referenced a staff member’s name that does not exist within our high school or district. Muscatine Police responded accordingly, swept the entire building, and once they informed us that there was no credible threat, we could resume the school day.”

‘Swatting’ incident reported at Muscatine High School Tuesday

The University of Dubuque says its president will step down after 25 years of service. Virtual hearing set for teen accused of killing Fairfield teacher. A virtual hearing is set for Wednesday for Williard Miller, one of the two teens accused of killing their Spanish teacher in Fairfield. Gov. Reynolds...

Two hurt in shooting at Cedar Rapids apartment complex

Marion, IA

“Our path so far, playing Georgia and playing Colorado is the best it could have ever been" Iowa women looking relaxed as they start practice at Climate Pledge Arena. The Hawkeyes are the highest remaining seed in their region. No device found after Coralville school bomb threat. Updated: 6 hours...

Police asking for help in identifying witnesses in Marion bar shooting

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A historic wall on the edge of a Cedar Rapids cemetery is now gone. The change is evident from Mount Vernon Road Southeast, along Oak Hill cemetery recently. The city is removing the wall to make way for a road project that includes widening the...

City of Cedar Rapids removes historic cemetery wall for road project

Cedar Rapids Police are asking people to come forward with information as they investigate a shooting where two men were shot at an apartment complex. Anyone with information is asked to call police. Two people arrested after stealing $200,000 in property from Cedar Rapids business. Updated: 2 hours ago. Police...

Court hold virtual hearing for teen accused of killing Fairfield teacher

Seattle, WA

SEATTLE, Washington (KCRG) - Iowa hasn’t played Colorado this season, but they have played - and beaten - a similar team. Iowa says Colorado’s athleticism, size and quickness is similar to Georgia’s. The Hawkeyes took down Georgia 74-66 on Sunday to make in to the Sweet 16.

Hawkeyes say scouting Colorado is easier after preparing for Georgia

Fairfield, IA

FAIRFIELD, Iowa (KCRG) - A court on Wednesday approved a motion to have an expert witness at the trial for a teen accused of killing a Fairfield Spanish teacher. Attorneys for Willard Miller filed the motion, along with a second motion asking to suppress evidence from a search warrant into his home.

Court approves motion for expert witness at trial for teen accused of killing Fairfield teacher

The bill proposes the state Department of Health and Human Services enlist a private vendor to verify assets, identity and other requirements. Hawkeyes Associate Head Coach Jensen named Assistant Coach of the Year. Updated: 5 hours ago. "It's a nice recognition. I just feel so blessed, because life goes fast...

Two people arrested after stealing $200,000 in property from Cedar Rapids business

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Independence, IA

LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A man who acted as an informant against a meth dealer in Independence, is suing agents of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshal’s Service for deliberate indifference in leaving him at substantial risk of harm. According to the lawsuit, U.S. Marshals...

Informant files suit against Linn County Sheriff’s office after getting assaulted by inmates

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Advocates for Iowa nursing home residents urge systemic change

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A senior living facility in Keokuk County was fined close to $10,000 after a state report said the facility did not...

Advocates for Iowa nursing home residents urge systemic change

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