Hupp Electric Motors plans $6 million expansion in Marion
MARION, Iowa — Hupp Electric Motors is expanding its Marion headquarters, a $6 million project expected to add 34,600 square feet and create 24 jobs, company and economic-development officials announced. The addition will bring the facility along Highway 13 to 163,500 square feet. It will support the company’s pump...
City of Marion says water is receding after flooding, will collect debris at curb
MARION, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The City of Marion provided an update on the flash flooding that occurred over the weekend. Crews are continuing to monitor low-lying areas, but flows have stabilized and pumps have been turned off. Indian Creek is returning to its banks and the water...
Zach Johnson Is On a Roll: Another Win at Pebble Beach!
Two weeks. Two wins. Zach Johnson is on an absolute roll, winning again on the PGA Champion's Tour!
Hy-Vee pharmacies offering drive-through flu vaccine clinics
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - All Hy-Vee pharmacies will have flu vaccine clinics this month available, no appointment necessary. The clinics will be from 4-6 p.m. on September 22 and 29. Regular and high-dose vaccines will be available, free with most insurance and Medicare plans. Flu shot recipients will also...
Heavy rain swamps Cedar Rapids restoration company with nearly 150 calls in one day
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Days of heavy rain and saturated ground are keeping water damage restoration crews busy, with one Cedar Rapids company reporting nearly 150 calls for help since early Sunday morning. ServiceMaster Clean General Manager Chris Johnson said his team has been responding to water problems at...
Bass Farms closes attractions due to flooding, still selling pumpkins and mums for Fall
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Bass Farms in Mount Vernon has closed their attractions after flooding on Sunday. The Bass family posted on Facebook saying they have "never experienced flooding like this." The grounds are flooded, leading to hayrides, jump pad, slide, corn maze and games being...
172 years of history: Saloon, speakeasy bring new life to Shellsburg building
SHELLSBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - One of Shellsburg’s oldest buildings is getting new life as two lifelong residents transform the former public library into a saloon and speakeasy. The historic building at 113 Pearl St. dates back to the community’s earliest days. “1854 is when this building was platted,...
Trees can be ordered now as part of One Million Trees Central Iowa initiative
Residents of ten central Iowa counties will be able to spruce up their yards with new, high-quality trees for planting this fall with a special deal through a non-profit that’s headquartered in Marion. Megan Schneider, director of Des Moines area programs of Trees Forever, says they’re offering eight species...
Iowans, business owner react to Sunday’s flooding in Marion, Cedar Rapids
MARION, Iowa — Heavy rain Saturday on top of what the region experienced this week caused flooding in areas like Marion's Thomas Park, which people came by all Sunday afternoon to check out. Lord have mercy," Avery Cassell, who was one of dozens taking pictures or observing how high...
Three-time Arizona state champion Xavier Chavez commits to Iowa
On a suddenly busy Sunday morning of Iowa wrestling recruiting, the Hawkeye men picked up a pledge from the Class of 2027. The latest addition? Arizona native Xavier Chavez – who announced his commitment on Instagram. Said Chavez, “I’ve decided to continue my athletic and academic career at the University of Iowa. I’m
