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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 22h

Local librarians highlight censorship issues through bedazzling workshop

Cedar Rapids library hosts banned books art event amid statewide concerns

Local librarians highlight censorship issues through bedazzling workshop

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 2d

Military members feel the impact of government shutdown

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 3d

Google looks at West Linn County for data center

Google making push for data center in Linn County

Google is looking to build a data center in Linn County.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 8d

Group rallies to support the First Amendment in Iowa City

An Iowa City group said freedom of speech was under attack from national incidents to one in Eastern Iowa.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 9d

Cedar Rapids nonprofit has funding pulled due to executive order

Facing a sudden loss of school district funding due to federal threats, a Cedar Rapids nonprofit is seeking new ways to generate income.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 10d

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released more details about a hunting accident that killed a teenager this weekend.

Iowa DNR discusses investigation of teen killed during accidental hunting accident

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released more details about a hunting accident that killed a teenager this weekend.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 14d

A Cedar Rapids man who lost his home when his Shamrock Apartment complex caught fire is moving into his new home.

Displaced man gets new home following last week’s apartment fire

A Cedar Rapids man who lost his home when his Shamrock Apartment complex caught fire is moving into his new home.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 17d

Draper Park is dedicated to late City Council member and town’s history of trains

A new park opened on Monday in Marion.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 21d

Comedian says decision to suspend Kimmel sets precedent for comics

This decision has sparked concern in the comedy world, with some comedians reflecting on what it might mean for their own material

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 22d

Vigil held for Cedar Rapids man shot and killed on the Northeast side

The family of a man who was shot and killed last week held a vigil on Wednesday.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 23d

Weather creates challenges for pumpkin farmers

Too little snow and too much rain have combined to create problems this year

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 28d

Nonprofit says it’s seeing the impact of lower recidivism rates

New data from the state’s Department of Corrections shows fewer Iowans are returning to prison.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · 29d

New ‘super lab’ trains students with evolving manufacturing technologies

A new manufacturing "super-lab" is open at Northeast Iowa Community College, training students with a hands-on experience with evolving industrial and computer science technologies.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Sep 10

In December of 1992, investigators combed the Iowa City landfill after Doug Jamieson, a Kalona Dump Truck Driver, found a dead baby.

The man who found dead baby 32 years ago reacts to arrest

In December of 1992, investigators combed the Iowa City landfill after Doug Jamieson, a Kalona Dump Truck Driver, found a dead baby.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Sep 4

First person sentenced to life in prison for human trafficking a minor

On Wednesday, a Hiawatha man was sentenced to life in prison for human trafficking a minor.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Sep 3

The Iowa City City Council plans to transform the old Roosevelt school building into nearly 200 affordable housing units, addressing a critical need in the community.

Plans to redevelop the vacant Roosevelt Elementary building

It has been 13 years since the last students attended the old school, which closed in 2011 after 81 years

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Aug 29

First participant moves across county for ‘Make My Move Cedar Rapids’ program incentives

The first participant in the Make My Move Greater Cedar Rapids program is moving across the county

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Aug 28

A group of health care workers said they’re worried about the future care of veterans.

Group protests jobs cuts at VA hospitals and clinics

A group of health care workers said they’re worried about the future care of veterans.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Aug 27

Over the last decade, more people have been making the choice to abstain from alcohol.

More Americans are choosing to abstain from alcohol

Over the last decade, more people have been making the choice to abstain from alcohol

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Aug 26

Residents concerned about new apartment complex ownership

On Monday, residents of one Mount Vernon apartment complex gathered to discuss the changes they’re seeing after the complex was sold to a new company.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Aug 21

ACLU looks to stop more cities from installing automatic license plate readers

ACLU looks to stop more cameras from installing automatic license plate readers

The ACLU of Iowa is raising constitutional concerns about new surveillance technology being considered in Coralville.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Aug 20

Fairfax officials are learning what’s next after discovering around 70 unpermitted wells at a construction site for a Cedar Rapids data center.

City of Fairfax gets update on unpermitted wells and concerns for possible PFAS

Fairfax is learning what’s next after discovering that around 70 wells were dug at the construction site for one of the planned Cedar Rapids data centers.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Aug 19

Partnership opens up access to training for rural EMS and fire departments

A new partnership is exploring ways to provide hands-on training to rural fire departments and EMTs that they might not otherwise receive.

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Aug 14

Forged from the 2020 derecho, Together We Achieve thrives helping people in need

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KCRG-TV9 @kcrg.com · Aug 12

Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood Association discusses last week’s shooting

The Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood Association focused on last week’s shooting during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, discussing its impact on the neighborhood.

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