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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 […]
EF-1 tornado confirmed from Friday's storms from Wellman to Frytown
An EF-1 tornado has been confirmed from Wellman, in Washington County, to Frytown, in Johnson County, during Friday morning's derecho. The National Weather Service confirms the tornado caused damage to trees and outbuildings. The wind speeds are estimated to be 100 mph. No injuries were reported. This marks the third...
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.
Fallen Iowa firefighters honored during annual 5k run
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Runners, walkers, and fellow firefighters laced up their running shoes Saturday morning to honor fallen Iowa firefighters from all across the state. Saturday morning was the annual Cedar Rapids Firefighter memorial 5k put on by the Cedar Rapids Firefighter Foundation. The race started 24 years...
National Weather Service surveying damage from Friday's derecho, tornadoes confirmed
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Two tornadoes have been confirmed so far from Friday's derecho. The National Weather Service is continuing to survey the damage. The Quad Cities survey team says an EF-1 tornado occurred northwest of Delta in Keokuk County Friday morning. The brief tornado had...
Increased outflows at Coralville Reservoir may cause minor flooding at trails and parks
As the US Army Corps of Engineers temporarily increases the outflow at Coralville Lake, the public may notice a rise in the Iowa River water level. City officials are monitoring impacts on local trails and parks and will announce any closures as needed. The increased outflow has temporarily closed the...
‘Our passion is vets helping vets’: Motorcycle group raises money for mission
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Saturday, a motorcycle ride in Eastern Iowa raised money for an organization that supports combat veterans. The Patriots Ride is an annual fundraiser for the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA), which has chapters all across the country. ”We’ve built wheelchair ramps. We’ve assisted veterans—recently helping...
Clinic helps make sure pets stay safe
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -The Cedar Rapids Animal Control and Clinic held a no appointment clinic at its shelter. People took there cats and dogs to get the rabies vaccine or give them a microchip with an identifying number in case they go missing. The goal is to help keep...
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 […]
Iowa’s Greta Krob ready to compete in junior elite gymnastics U.S. championships
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - When dozens of the top gymnasts in the U.S. arrive in Fort Worth, Texas for the U.S. championships, among the future and current Olympians will be 13-year-old Greta Krob. Krob, who trains at Iowa Gym-Nest in Coralville, will be among 14 junior elite women, the top...
Weekend Showers and Storms
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After the morning rain and storms move out, we could see more scattered storms today, especially near and south of the frontal boundary in our southern zone. The main line of showers and storms should move east of the Mississippi River by late morning, but...
Tornado warnings prompt school delays
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Tornado warnings and strong thunderstorms have prompted schools to delay Friday morning. So far little significant damage has been reported from the storms in Eastern Iowa. Storm spotters reported a tornado near Kalona before 7:00 am. Multiple School districts have issued delays as the storms...
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