US Construction Starts Surge 16% in June, Driven by Nonresidential Gains
According to Dodge Construction Network (DCN), total construction starts were up 16% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.33 trillion. Nonresidential building starts rose by 39%, while residential starts declined by 1%. On a year-to-date basis through June, total construction starts were up 1% from June...
Three officers experience medical emergencies following drug search at state penitentiary
ANAMOSA, Iowa (KCRG) - Three officers experienced medical emergencies following a drug search at the Anamosa State Penitentiary last week. On Sunday, July 20, officers conducted a cell search and found multiple sheets of paper consistent with the K2/K3 located throughout the institution. While showing the evidence,...
Working Iowa: Bartini’s opening second location
Working Iowa: Kids First Law Center looks for attorney to work with kids. Kids First Law Center in Cedar Rapids is searching for an attorney specifically to work with kids. Working Iowa: Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection helps students explore careers. Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 4:25 AM CDT. With the...
Commemorative Air Force cancels week-long event in Eastern Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Commemorative Air Force has cancelled a week-long event in Cedar Rapids. The AirPower History Tour was originally scheduled to take place Monday through Sunday at the Eastern Iowa Airport. The Commemorative Air Force typically offers flights and walk-through tours of several World War...
Airport officials worry about Alliant Energy plant proposal near Eastern Iowa Airport
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After an early Monday morning meeting at the Eastern Iowa Airport, and officials at CID saying they're concerned over a recent proposal from Alliant Energy, to build a gas-fired power plant in Fairfax. That location would be about four miles from the main runway. ID says, they were not given that...
Cedar Rapids gears up for 23rd Annual Fish-O-Rama at Robins Lake this weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Annual Fish-O-Rama returns to Cedar Rapids this weekend. Mike Foley, Fish-O-Rama Committee Chair, joined Iowa's News Now to discuss the 23rd Annual event. It will be held Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, at Robins Lake. Gates open at 6:00 a.m., with more...
FedEx to cut 84 jobs in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque amid operational changes
CEDAR RAPIDS & DUBUQUE, Iowa — A total of 84 FedEx employees in Cedar Rapids and in Dubuque's jobs are being cut due to changes in processes of how the company is picking up, transporting and delivering packages. David Westrick with FedEx Media Relations said the Dubuque facility will...
25 or 6-4: Six to Four Was Only Part of It
Many thanks to the esteemed dean of the Iowa OTE, Mr. Grizz, for writing this! I apologize for not getting it out during Corn Week. The staffer who is responsible has been sacked and the exec who sacked them has also been sacked. Hi, Mr. Grizz here. It’s the time...
“You look back at it, and you’re like ‘wow’ it’s pretty incredible” Williamsburg accomplishes...
Former UNI golfer, inspired by his son, starts golf business for kids. Charlie Johnson is a five year old boy who loves golf, and despite the fact that he’s barely taller than the clubs he uses, he gave his dad a ‘hole-in-one’ idea. Updated: 6 hours ago.
De Vries, Butterworth crack Kernels to help TinCaps earn split series
Leo De Vries and Brandon Butterworth each smacked a home run to help the TinCaps salvage a series split at Cedar Rapids.
