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Local pools change Sunday schedules due to poor air quality

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality across Eastern Iowa, prompting changes at local public pools on Sunday. The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department announced that all city outdoor pools will operate on a shortened schedule, with open swim available from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July
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First cat cafe in Linn County to hold grand opening next week

MARION, Iowa — Cat and coffee lovers will soon have a new spot in Marion to enjoy both. Familiar Cat Cafe is holding a grand opening Saturday, July 25, becoming the first cat cafe in Linn County. Kat Sung, the owner, told Iowa's News Now the business will have...
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Hazy and smoky Sunday, First Alert Day Monday

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The haze we are seeing from wildfire smoke will continue through the rest of the day and into tonight. Those sensitive to poor air quality, including children and the elderly, should avoid being outside if possible. You can see the latest air quality readings here.
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Iowa City woman accused of kicking in apartment door, threatening tenant

IOWA CITY — An Iowa City woman allegedly kicked in an apartment door and threatened the tenant inside, according to an Iowa City Police Department criminal complaint. Police said Tonya M. Brown, 45, kicked in the door of an apartment in the 1100 block of Arthur Street on July 7 in Iowa City. The apartment tenant was n
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Iowa Dairy Free Bakeriey We’d Visit Again Just For One More Treat

One bite is all it takes to understand why people keep coming back to this Iowa bakery. Finding dairy-free desserts that taste rich, soft, and fresh isn’t always easy. Too often, the choices feel like a compromise. Andy’s Pastry Shop in North Liberty flips that story with baked goods...
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Iowa point guard Ty’Reek Coleman excited to learn from Ben McCollum

Ben McCollum has a track record of helping develop elite point guards. Next up is Ty’Reek Coleman, a transfer from Illinois State, and he is eager to learn from his new head coach in Iowa City. “I took four visits, and I think it came down to Nebraska and Iowa. To be honest, man, I […]
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Cedar Rapids woman arrested for burglary, assault

TIFFIN, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids woman is in custody after police said she broke into a home in Tiffin and allegedly assaulted the homeowner. A Johnson County Sheriff’s Office criminal complaint shows deputies were dispatched to a home on Owen Street in Tiffin just after 6:00 Friday morning for reports of a burglar
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Iowa’s Coziest Yarn Shop Is Packed With Colorful Possibilities

Unravel the secrets of this cozy, gorgeous little Iowa spot. See what I did there?. An Iowa shop has turned “just browsing” into the crafting world’s least believable promise. One skein leads to another, project plans multiply, and suddenly the basket looks like it has been making...
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Lane closure planned on Riverside Drive in Iowa City for storm sewer work

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Drivers in Iowa City should expect delays on Riverside Drive beginning Monday as crews complete storm sewer improvements. Weather permitting, Riverside Drive between Park Road and River Street will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic starting Monday, July 20. The lane closure is...
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Downtown Cedar Rapids trail project begins Monday with road closures

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Construction will begin Monday on a new downtown Cedar Rapids trail segment that will connect the existing 4th Street Trail to the Alliant Energy LightLine pedestrian bridge. The project will extend the trail from 7th Avenue SE to the bridge, which is also under construction....

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