Kirkwood’s Haunted Hospital returns Oct. 25 with new scares and student support
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Kirkwood Community College’s Respiratory Therapy Club is bringing back its Haunted Hospital fundraiser for a third year. It will transform the Katz Family Healthcare Simulation Center into a spooky, medical-themed haunted house on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event is...
Talks Underway About a Possible New Power Plant in Eastern Iowa
One Linn County city has already said 'No Thanks' to the project.
University of Iowa researchers explore connection between poverty and cognitive decline
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Research from the University of Iowa are drawing connections between poverty and cognitive decline. People in impoverished communities may be seeing cognitive decline sooner than others. In this case, cognitive decline is referring to memory and functionality issues. The team, led by Dr....
Fairfax residents debate whether or not to support Alliant power plant
FAIRFAX, Iowa (KCRG) - Fairfax may not be out of the running for a new Alliant power generating plant. The company announced last week it would not pursue construction of a plant near the Eastern Iowa Airport. Alliant Energy initially planned to build a power plant in the area of...
Linn County Looking At Zoning To Mitigate Effects From New Power Plants
(Linn County, IA) -- Linn County is looking to develop rules for where power plants can be located. The Board of Supervisors learned more details about the infrastructure needs and effects of a proposed Alliant Energy natural gas plant this week. What they learned has them thinking about developing zoning...
Eastern Iowa’s First Homemakers Furniture Store Breaks Ground Next Week
Back in January, we got word that Homemakers Furniture was set to build its first location in here Eastern Iowa. Well, we're happy to report that an official groundbreaking ceremony is set for next week!. About Homemakers Furniture. Homemakers Furniture was started right here in Iowa by Carl and Ina...
Horse escapes pasture, returns safely after brief adventure in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — A horse became the "mane attraction" for a Cedar Rapids Police officer on Wednesday. Officer Baranski helped wrangle the loose horse and got him back to his owner. CRPD horsed around with a witty post on Facebook:
Iowa City unveils first fully electric patrol vehicle
Fairfax residents debate whether or not to support Alliant power plant. Iowa’s Ingles shares more on how Hawkeyes never gave up on her during challenging career. More high school students are getting work experience. What it means for Iowa students. The Cedar Rapids Community School District is growing its...
9 Under-The-Radar Pizzerias In Iowa That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Searching for incredible pizza spots in Iowa that fly under the radar?. These 9 amazing pizzerias serve up mouthwatering pies that locals treasure and visitors can’t stop talking about!. 1. Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. (Ames) With a name like Great Plains Sauce & Dough, you know they...
Iowa farmer speaks out on complex issues facing agriculture industry
VINTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Lance Lillibridge farms around 1,500 acres of corn, hay and Angus cattle, running Lillibridge Land & Cattle Co. in Benton County. He’s been in the industry for decades, and works alongside his 19-year-old son. He says the future of his family’s livelihood is in danger,...
