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Hy-Vee breaks world record with pineapple fundraiser

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion Hy-Vee broke a Guinness World Record on Wednesday. Pineapples were flying off the shelves as the store set the record for the most pineapples sold in one hour. It doubled as their annual fundraising event for Camp Courageous. One dollar from every pineapple purchased...
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Forevergreen Road extension moves forward promising faster travel between communities

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The first phase of the Forevergreen Road extension broke ground Wednesday, launching a years-in-the-making project that officials say will improve traffic flow between Coralville and North Liberty. The $20 million project is backed by $2.5 million in federal funding. Once complete, the exte
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OPERATION QUICKFIND: 16-year-old Dontah Bare, Marion

MARION, Iowa — Dontah returned home. A Marion officer confirmed he was home and safe. The Marion Police Department has issued an Operation Quickfind for 16-year-old Dontah Bare. Dontah is about 6 feet, 1 inch tall with black hair. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and off-white...
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St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy universities see delays in reaching final merger

Close to two years after announcing plans for their strategic combination, two Iowa Catholic universities say they’re still waiting for final approvals from the U.S. Department of Education and its accrediting body, delaying a full merger and affecting the institutions’ financial picture. St. Ambrose University in Dave
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Help ReVibes Upscale Consignment Boutique raise money for Chains Interrupted

ReVibes in Ely is an upscale consignment boutique with new and preloved clothing and shoes. Learn how to consign, and how their online auctions support Chains Interrupted, educating about human trafficking and child exploitation.
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City administrator denied jobless benefits after resigning amid dispute with the mayor

A city administrator who resigned after the mayor filed a police complaint against him is not entitled to unemployment benefits, an Iowa judge has ruled. State records indicate the former Fairfax city administrator, Chris Philipp, resigned in April 2026, eight months after accepting the job. At the time, Philipp allege
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Union workers strike at Cedar Rapids packaging plant

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Union workers are on strike at an industrial plant in southwest Cedar Rapids. People picketed outside of Pactiv Evergreen Tuesday. The factory is located at Wilson Avenue and 6th Street. According to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s website, the company provides fresh packaging sol
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Skogman Homes to build a new community in North Liberty

On this Welcome Home Wednesday, we’re discussing Skogman’s newest community, Solomon’s Landing in North Liberty, and the homebuilding process.
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Win St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival Tickets with 104.5 KDAT

Enter for your chance to win family admission tickets and meal cards from 104.5 KDAT for the St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival in Cedar Rapids.
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Brain & Courtlin Will Try a New Johnson County Restaurant for August Listener Lunch

If you work in or around Johnson County, we want you and your coworkers to join us for Listener Lunch in Tiffin in August!

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