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Severe storms threat Friday, Saturday and Sunday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We ease back into a more active pattern beginning today as gusty winds return ahead of multiple rounds of severe weather into the upcoming weekend. The most notable difference about today will be the return of gusty southerly winds, topping 20-30 mph at points this afternoon and staying strong tonight and over the next several days. The southerly component means these winds will help to ushering warm, moist air, helping to fuel our upcoming storms.
Realizing your rights as a renter: Local experts educate residents on resources
If you're a renter, you may have more rights and resources available than you realize. You know how important it is to make sure you're in a good spot, and that you're not getting ripped off one way or the other. Now, the Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood Association is working...
OPERATION QUICKFIND: 16-year-old Amiracle Hugh last seen on SW side of Cedar Rapids
An Operation Quickfind has been issued for 16-year-old Amiracle Hugh. Hugh's mother is asking for the public's help in bringing her daughter home after Hugh went missing from Four Oaks Family and Children Services. A flyer posted on Facebook says Hugh was last seen Wednesday on the southwest side of...
WxIQ - Eastern Iowa's spring wind patterns: Why is March and April the windiest?
After some fairly windy conditions the past few weeks, we finally saw a slight break here in Eastern Iowa. Unfortunately, it won't be for long, as winds are expected to return later this week. But it certainly has been rather windy over the last few weeks with average wind gusts...
Cedar Rapids could roll the dice again: city's third casino gamble on the horizon
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The moratorium delaying new casino license filings is nearing its expiration date, and Cedar Rapids may be able to make its third gamble to bring a casino to the City of Five Seasons. City staff have worked for over a decade to see their efforts...
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