Semi crash leaves driver injured and roadway blocked
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A semi truck crashed on Sunday afternoon, August 3rd. Shortly after 3:30 PM, Linn County Sheriff Deputies, Linn County Rescue 57, Iowa State Patrol, Fairfax Fire Department, Area Ambulance, and Linn COunty Hazmat responded to a call regarding a single vehicle accident with an injury on the...
Cedar Rapids works to prevent water main breaks by replacing corroded pipes
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Two geyser water main breaks occurred along Collins Road in Cedar Rapids this past July. But the city said it works to fix breaks when they happen and takes measures to help prevent them. “Main breaks happen, we address them as quickly as possible. Some...
Well-Known Flooring Retailer Announces New Expansion in Eastern Iowa
A legacy brand is expanding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For the last three decades, Kamal's Flooring has been located at 630 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids. Many of us have gotten our floors, rugs, and more from there. Now They're Moving Into Furniture!. A few years ago, they opened up...
We could lose a piece of Iowa history
Bruce Lear lives in Sioux City and has been connected to Iowa’s public schools for 38 years. He taught for eleven years and represented educators as an Iowa State Education Association regional director for 27 years until retiring. He can be reached at [email protected]. There’s power in remembering the...
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids IA improves image quality with ProImage OnColor Solution
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, IA has upgraded ProImage OnColor image toning software to current version 6. The Gazette processes approximately 3,500 images weekly through OnColor which color corrects CMYK images, adjusts image resolution, and converts color images to black & white as needed. Rob Peacock – IT Manager...
23rd annual Fish-O-Rama expected to raise $150,000
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - More than 1,000 people showed up for this year’s Fish-O-Rama. “Go where most people are getting lots of bites,” said Declan Sutcliffe. It’s Sutcliffe’s second year, and the first time he’s won a prize, a water bottle. “Cast it out...
Humidity pushes crop disease development
Abundant rainfall has put farmers in a position to raise good corn and soybean crops this year, although the stretches of wet, humid weather during the summer have raised the potential for crop diseases. In addition, many farmers are dealing with crop insect issues, including some invasive species working their...
Eastern Iowan to take part in ‘Flight to End Polio’
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Flight to End Polio is excited to take off on a record-breaking flight, beginning on August 30th. The flight titled, “Circle the Atlantic: Flight To End Polio”, is a part of an awareness and fundraising effort for the Rotary Global Polio Eradication Initiative. 100% of the proceeds raised...
Help Cedar Rapids Animal Care clear the shelters by adopting, donating, or volunteering
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control is working to clear the shelters this month. "Clear the Shelters," is a national campaign to raise funds and find homes for those pets who have yet found their forever home. More than one million pets have found permanent...
Iowa Nonprofit Celebrates Youth Improv Camp With Final Showcase
Yesandia is an Iowa-based nonprofit that seeks to get kids all over the area on stage, or more experienced with improv in Iowa. This art form has been getting more popular in the Midwest over the years. This year, Yesandia celebrated with a camp of 50 students in Cedar Rapids.
