Sheriff: Wind shear led to Highway 13 semi jackknife, head-on crash injures 1
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — One person was injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 13 north of Heatons Valley Road, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched at about 9:10 a.m. along with multiple emergency agencies, including Linn County Rescue 57, fire departments from Coggon,...
The Freeze reopens in Marion despite cold temperatures
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Cold temperatures did not stop a Marion ice cream shop from reopening Friday. The Freeze, located near downtown Marion, welcomed dozens of customers for its seasonal reopening. Owner John Humphries said the weather did not deter him from opening the shop. “Our customers really support us,...
Des Moines Iowa Eclipse Update: March 3 Blood Moon Glows Red Before Sunrise
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Iowans should mark March 3 now, when a rare 58-minute Blood Moon will unfold from 5:04 to 6:03 a.m. Central Time, delivering the state’s last visible total lunar eclipse until 2028....
Custodian’s support leaves long lasting impact
The Honorary Student Award is presented to a Kirkwood Community College employee selected by students who believe the recipient goes above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide meaningful support. This year, Austin Hutchcroft, custodian, received the award. “It was surreal,” Hutchcroft said. “I didn’t...
Nebraska’s Hoiberg cites pacemaker as reason for swiping at fan’s phone
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg says there were circumstances surrounding his altercation with a court-storming Iowa fan that people viewing viral social media videos might not fully understand.
New businesses bringing jobs to eastern Iowa communities
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Multiple eastern Iowa communities will see more jobs as several businesses received state grants to expand. Waverly, Vinton and Hiawatha are benefitting from the Business Incentives for Growth program that launched last month. “This new program encourages companies in key industries to...
Inside Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control
On any given day, Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control may be home to stray dogs, surrendered cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and even the occasional goat or bearded dragon. But beyond the kennels and adoption rooms lie a mission rooted not just in animal care but in public safety and education.
Iowa City Downtown District office temporarily relocated
The Iowa City Downtown District announced on Feb. 2 that the location of its office had changed, moving temporarily to 125 S. Dubuque St. for the next five months until it can find a new headquarters. The relocation came after the building where the office was housed at 103 E. College St., was sold.
Escucha Mi Voz Iowa clergy seeks meeting with Hinson; office says offers were declined
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A coalition of clergy leaders plans to hold a press conference Friday to publicly demand a meeting with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson after they say she did not commit to meeting with them during the February congressional recess. Escucha Mi Voz Iowa’s clergy caucus will...
Larger-than-life bison sculptures to make Iowa pit stop
The University of Iowa’s Museum of Natural History will be a featured waypoint next month on a historic cross-country journey celebrating the American bison. Jessica Smith, spokeswoman for the UI’s Pentacrest Museums, says it’ll be the only Iowa stop for a unique shipment celebrating our national mammal.
