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State will ban purchases of candy, pop, and some prepared foods under federal program
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/23/iowa-returns-summer-ebt-program-after-one-year-absence/
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/23/iowa-returns-summer-ebt-program-after-one-year-absence/
December 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
State will ban purchases of candy, pop, and some prepared foods under federal program
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/23/iowa-returns-summer-ebt-program-after-one-year-absence/
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/23/iowa-returns-summer-ebt-program-after-one-year-absence/
Recent headlines about the Trump administration’s immigration policies prompt urgency for some seeking citizenship
READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/20/thirty-new-citizens-sworn-cedar-rapids-ceremony-amid-immigration-concerns/
READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/20/thirty-new-citizens-sworn-cedar-rapids-ceremony-amid-immigration-concerns/
December 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Recent headlines about the Trump administration’s immigration policies prompt urgency for some seeking citizenship
READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/20/thirty-new-citizens-sworn-cedar-rapids-ceremony-amid-immigration-concerns/
READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/20/thirty-new-citizens-sworn-cedar-rapids-ceremony-amid-immigration-concerns/
The Fabric Stasher Quilt Store in Tipton, Iowa, has become more than just a retail shop for its patrons.
(#tiptoniowa #localnews #easterniowa #localbusiness #iowashop)
(#tiptoniowa #localnews #easterniowa #localbusiness #iowashop)
December 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Fabric Stasher Quilt Store in Tipton, Iowa, has become more than just a retail shop for its patrons.
(#tiptoniowa #localnews #easterniowa #localbusiness #iowashop)
(#tiptoniowa #localnews #easterniowa #localbusiness #iowashop)
Park County coroner asks people of Czech or Slovakian descent to submit DNA samples to help identify remains found in 2024
READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/18/colorado-cold-case-leads-investigators-seek-dna-cedar-rapids-residents/
READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/18/colorado-cold-case-leads-investigators-seek-dna-cedar-rapids-residents/
December 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Park County coroner asks people of Czech or Slovakian descent to submit DNA samples to help identify remains found in 2024
READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/18/colorado-cold-case-leads-investigators-seek-dna-cedar-rapids-residents/
READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/18/colorado-cold-case-leads-investigators-seek-dna-cedar-rapids-residents/
Iowa State introduced new head football coach Jimmy Rogers Monday morning.
(#iowastatefootball #iowastateuniversity #isu #iowafootball #sportsnews)
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December 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Iowa State introduced new head football coach Jimmy Rogers Monday morning.
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(#iowastatefootball #iowastateuniversity #isu #iowafootball #sportsnews)
As farmers face historic headwinds and market hardships, calls to mental health hotlines are increasing.
Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/06/farmers-face-trade-wars-inflation-calls-mental-health-hotlines-rise/
Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/06/farmers-face-trade-wars-inflation-calls-mental-health-hotlines-rise/
December 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As farmers face historic headwinds and market hardships, calls to mental health hotlines are increasing.
Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/06/farmers-face-trade-wars-inflation-calls-mental-health-hotlines-rise/
Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/06/farmers-face-trade-wars-inflation-calls-mental-health-hotlines-rise/
Iowa women's wrestling defends their No. 1 ranking.
Among the action, Kennedy Blades won in 2 different weight classes, and Mount Vernon's Libby Dix grabbed her 1st win at Carver:
Among the action, Kennedy Blades won in 2 different weight classes, and Mount Vernon's Libby Dix grabbed her 1st win at Carver:
No. 1 Iowa continues dominant season start by cruising past No. 5 Colorado Mesa
The final scores were Iowa over Oklahoma State, 39-4, and Iowa over Colorado Mesa, 36-8.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Iowa women's wrestling defends their No. 1 ranking.
Among the action, Kennedy Blades won in 2 different weight classes, and Mount Vernon's Libby Dix grabbed her 1st win at Carver:
Among the action, Kennedy Blades won in 2 different weight classes, and Mount Vernon's Libby Dix grabbed her 1st win at Carver:
An Iowa boy's decision to clear a fire hydrant helped save lives. He said it was a "no-brainer."
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/04/iowa-boy-clears-fire-hydrant-helps-firefighters-save-lives/
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/04/iowa-boy-clears-fire-hydrant-helps-firefighters-save-lives/
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
An Iowa boy's decision to clear a fire hydrant helped save lives. He said it was a "no-brainer."
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/04/iowa-boy-clears-fire-hydrant-helps-firefighters-save-lives/
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/04/iowa-boy-clears-fire-hydrant-helps-firefighters-save-lives/
Thousands of hunters are expected to participate in Iowa’s shotgun deer season opener this weekend.
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/03/iowa-deer-hunting-safety-improves-shotgun-season-opens/
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/03/iowa-deer-hunting-safety-improves-shotgun-season-opens/
December 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Thousands of hunters are expected to participate in Iowa’s shotgun deer season opener this weekend.
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/03/iowa-deer-hunting-safety-improves-shotgun-season-opens/
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/03/iowa-deer-hunting-safety-improves-shotgun-season-opens/
Mandatory hunter education courses credited with reducing injuries and deaths
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/03/iowa-deer-hunting-safety-improves-shotgun-season-opens/
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/03/iowa-deer-hunting-safety-improves-shotgun-season-opens/
December 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Mandatory hunter education courses credited with reducing injuries and deaths
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/03/iowa-deer-hunting-safety-improves-shotgun-season-opens/
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/03/iowa-deer-hunting-safety-improves-shotgun-season-opens/
It's Giving Tuesday, and organizations throughout Cedar Rapids are reaching out to those in need. We check in with a few of these groups to see how they're giving back.
December 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's Giving Tuesday, and organizations throughout Cedar Rapids are reaching out to those in need. We check in with a few of these groups to see how they're giving back.
Winter storm impacts Small Business Saturday, owner calls for community support
Winter storm impacts Small Business Saturday, owner calls for community support
Local business owner encourages intentional spending at small businesses after weather forces closures
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December 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Winter storm impacts Small Business Saturday, owner calls for community support
No one spends Thanksgiving hungry. That's the goal of this volunteer effort in Ottumwa.
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/27/ottumwa-volunteers-prepare-thousands-free-thanksgiving-meals/
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/27/ottumwa-volunteers-prepare-thousands-free-thanksgiving-meals/
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
No one spends Thanksgiving hungry. That's the goal of this volunteer effort in Ottumwa.
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/27/ottumwa-volunteers-prepare-thousands-free-thanksgiving-meals/
See more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/27/ottumwa-volunteers-prepare-thousands-free-thanksgiving-meals/
Three downtown Iowa City businesses owned by Hawkeye Hotel closed permanently.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/27/three-downtown-iowa-city-businesses-close-permanently/
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/27/three-downtown-iowa-city-businesses-close-permanently/
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Three downtown Iowa City businesses owned by Hawkeye Hotel closed permanently.
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/27/three-downtown-iowa-city-businesses-close-permanently/
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/27/three-downtown-iowa-city-businesses-close-permanently/
Cornell College announced it will eliminate several liberal arts programs
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/26/cornell-college-eliminates-music-language-programs/
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/26/cornell-college-eliminates-music-language-programs/
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Cornell College announced it will eliminate several liberal arts programs
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/26/cornell-college-eliminates-music-language-programs/
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/26/cornell-college-eliminates-music-language-programs/
Local fire and police will escort the fallen Fire Chief's body back to Fort Atkinson Wednesday morning. https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/24/fort-atkinson-fire-department-chief-dies/
Fort Atkinson Fire Department Chief dies at 47
Fort Atkinson Fire Department Chief Kerry Kleve has died, the department shared Sunday.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Local fire and police will escort the fallen Fire Chief's body back to Fort Atkinson Wednesday morning. https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/24/fort-atkinson-fire-department-chief-dies/
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has awarded Hawkeyes’ sophomore Ava Heiden with National Player of the Week. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/26/iowas-ava-heiden-awarded-national-big-ten-player-week/
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has awarded Hawkeyes’ sophomore Ava Heiden with National Player of the Week. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/26/iowas-ava-heiden-awarded-national-big-ten-player-week/
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a $4.25 million wrongful death verdict against the city of Manchester
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/25/iowa-supreme-court-upholds-425-million-wrongful-death-verdict-against-manchester-police/
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/25/iowa-supreme-court-upholds-425-million-wrongful-death-verdict-against-manchester-police/
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld a $4.25 million wrongful death verdict against the city of Manchester
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/25/iowa-supreme-court-upholds-425-million-wrongful-death-verdict-against-manchester-police/
READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/25/iowa-supreme-court-upholds-425-million-wrongful-death-verdict-against-manchester-police/
Hundreds of thousands of Iowans could soon see higher insurance costs as federal tax credits for the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end of this year. https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/22/mercy-medical-center-hosts-health-insurance-help-event-coverage-plan-costs-are-expected-rise-2026/
November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hundreds of thousands of Iowans could soon see higher insurance costs as federal tax credits for the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end of this year. https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/22/mercy-medical-center-hosts-health-insurance-help-event-coverage-plan-costs-are-expected-rise-2026/
Ray Walker is the Hawkeyes Kid Captain as they take on Michigan State tomorrow. Read his story: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/17/indianola-boy-is-kid-captain-hawkeyes-battle-michigan-state/
(📸: Courtesy, University of Iowa and provided family photos)
(📸: Courtesy, University of Iowa and provided family photos)
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Ray Walker is the Hawkeyes Kid Captain as they take on Michigan State tomorrow. Read his story: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/17/indianola-boy-is-kid-captain-hawkeyes-battle-michigan-state/
(📸: Courtesy, University of Iowa and provided family photos)
(📸: Courtesy, University of Iowa and provided family photos)
Hear from a man claiming his innocence from jail, accused of killing an 11-year-old from the Quad Cities. See his story in an exclusive interview: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/21/jamison-fisher-interview-man-accused-killing-trudy-appleby-claims-innocence-jailhouse-interview/
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Hear from a man claiming his innocence from jail, accused of killing an 11-year-old from the Quad Cities. See his story in an exclusive interview: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/21/jamison-fisher-interview-man-accused-killing-trudy-appleby-claims-innocence-jailhouse-interview/
No. 12 Iowa State women go on the road for the first time this season to beat Drake 87-60: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/21/no-12-iowa-state-women-go-road-first-time-this-season-beat-drake-87-60/
November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
No. 12 Iowa State women go on the road for the first time this season to beat Drake 87-60: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/21/no-12-iowa-state-women-go-road-first-time-this-season-beat-drake-87-60/
Hundreds of people in Eastern Iowa could face eviction following a seismic shift in how the federal government funds homeless prevention. READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/21/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-hundreds-with-eviction-eastern-iowa/
November 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Hundreds of people in Eastern Iowa could face eviction following a seismic shift in how the federal government funds homeless prevention. READ MORE HERE: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/21/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-hundreds-with-eviction-eastern-iowa/