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As lawmakers try to adjourn the legislative session, some wonder whether the best way to deal with a contentious health debate is to skip the matter for now and hold a special session later. More>>
The winning numbers in a record Powerball jackpot have been drawn. They are: 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and Powerball 11 More>>
The streets in Cedar Rapids' Czech Village neighborhood closed down for a festival. The weekend brought the 36th Annual Houby Days, a celebration of Czech culture. More>>
Dozens of people gathered around an Oak tree at Gates Park to remember homicide victims across Black Hawk County. More>>
Army veteran James Dean finally has three military service medals he was awarded but had never received. More>>
Warm weather has many Eastern Iowa taking their boats to the water for the first time this year. More>>
As the graduates receive their diplomas marking years of hard work, many are excited for what the future holds. More>>
One man is hurt following a farm accident in Black Hawk County Saturday afternoon. Deputies say the man was temporarily pinned between a pick-up truck and a piece of farm equipment. It happened just More>>
One person is dead and two others injured after a crash around 12:45 early Saturday morning. It happened on Highway 13, just north of Central City at Valley Farm Road. More>>
The school hopes to raise $1,000 for victims, and it hopes students remember how much they can make a difference. More>>
University of Iowa student Stephanie Swaitlo says she refrains from driving even after just one drink. 'You can call a cab, there's many different options," Swaitlo said. Swaitlo supports the National More>>
Ticks are out in full force right now, meaning the risks of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are high. More>>
Though officials would not say which police officers were on the scene of a police shooting Wednesday morning, their online records name the first officers on scene -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009.Though officials would not say which police officers were on the scene of a police shooting Wednesday morning, their online records name the first officers on scene -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009. More>>
The City of Cedar Rapids says a portion of 1st Avenue East will close for five days beginning on Wednesday morning to allow for installation of a new skywalk.The City of Cedar Rapids says a portion of 1st Avenue East, in front of the U.S. Cellular Center, will reopen late Saturday. More>>
Police arrested a Dubuque man after he allegedly got into an altercation with another man.Police arrested a Dubuque man after he allegedly got into an altercation with another man. More>>
The new Dunkin' Donuts currently under construction in Coralville will host a job fair this weekend.The new Dunkin' Donuts currently under construction in Coralville will host a job fair this weekend. More>>
Four finalists for the vacant superintendent position -- including the current Cedar Falls High School principal -- have been chosen, the Cedar Falls Board of Education announced in a written statement Friday.Four finalists for the vacant superintendent position -- including the current Cedar Falls High School principal -- have been chosen, the Cedar Falls Board of Education announced in a written statement Friday. More>>
Expected funding (with a source to be announced) may be able to save two of three stream gages that were on the federal budget chopping block.
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A 50-passenger bus with Dolly's Party Bus service is totaled after it caught fire on Interstate 380 just south of the I-380/Hwy. 20 interchange Thursday evening. More>>
The Waterloo Community School District confirmed the girl is a student at Lowell Elementary, but denied that the vehicle was ever in the parking lot.
Still, some parents were upset because they weren't notified of the incident. More>>
The Cedar Rapids Police Department said 56-year old Melinda Rhoads has been found after her family reported her missing Wednesday. More>>
Gas prices are on the rise throughout the Midwest, and they won't be dropping any time soon. More>>
The building that houses Waterloo's Orange Elementary has been erect since 1915, but class will no longer be held at this historic school after this year. More>>
You may be overusing medications and building up a resistance to antibiotics.
One local pharmacy director says it's a real problem happening to some eastern Iowa patients.
What you need to know about antibiotic overuse in Health Plus. More>>
A Vinton man is in stable condition after being trapped in a piece of farm equipment Thursday afternoon.A Vinton man is in stable condition after being trapped in a piece of farm equipment Thursday afternoon. More>>
The new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, out Thursday, shows ADHD is the most common mental health issue diagnosed in children, followed only by behavioral problems and anxiety.The new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, out Thursday, shows ADHD is the most common mental health issue diagnosed in children, followed only by behavioral problems and anxiety. More>>
A Waterloo baby suffering from a hole in the heart is getting support from the community to help pay for medical expenses.A Waterloo baby suffering from a hole in the heart is getting support from the community to help pay for medical expenses. More>>
Former University of Iowa and current Minnesota Viking linebacker Chad Greenway has joined the America Needs Farmers team.Former University of Iowa and current Minnesota Viking linebacker Chad Greenway has joined the America Needs Farmers team. More>>
When police approached, the man refused to drop the knife. According to records, the suspect stated he "wasn't going to be taken alive." Officer Thomas Frein was the officer who shot the man, according to the incident report.When police approached, the man refused to drop the knife. According to records, the suspect stated he "wasn't going to be taken alive."
Officer Thomas Frein was the officer who shot the man, according to the incident report. More>>
U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley wants the Federal Emergency Management Administration administrator Craig Fugate to come see the progress Cedar Rapids has made in the five years since the flood of 2008.U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley wants the Federal Emergency Management Administration administrator Craig Fugate to come see the progress Cedar Rapids has made in the five years since the flood of 2008. More>>
The grand opening for the remodeled U.S. Cellular Center and the new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel has been scheduled for Friday, May 31, the City of Cedar Rapids announced on Thursday.The grand opening for the remodeled U.S. Cellular Center and the new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel has been scheduled for Friday, May 31, the City of Cedar Rapids announced on Thursday. More>>
Waterloo police say they have found a man who was reportedly talking with a young girl near a school bus stop in Waterloo on Thursday morning. More>>
Marion firefighters battled a fire at a vacant home on 20th Street Wednesday night.Marion firefighters say a fire at a vacant home on 20th Street Wednesday night was intentionally set. More>>
Some Iowa communities may be able to cash in on some federal flood assistance soon. More>>
City officials say it's good that homeowners are prepared, and their towns will also be better prepared for Mother Nature in the future.City officials say it's good that homeowners are prepared, and their towns will also be better prepared for Mother Nature in the future. More>>
The Powerball jackpot was an estimated $360 million, the third largest in history. More>>
Deere and Company reports record net income of $1.084 billion for the second quarter. More>>
Drivers in Dubuque will soon be able to feed the downtown parking meters by cell phone. More>>
Three eastern Iowa high schools and dozens of area parents are collectively out tens of thousands of dollars after a local travel agency apparently closed for good just last week. More>>
Downtown Waverly is vibrant and thriving. Businesses continue to pop up along Bremer Avenue. For some folks, it's hard to imagine what the city looked like five years ago. More>>
This week in School Talk '7 Xtra, we feature Waverly Shell Rock's Superintendent Jere Vyverberg. Jere was one of the first School leaders to become a part of Today in Iowa's "School Talk" and has been a great resource. More>>
Actress Angelina Jolie made headlines recently when she announced her decision to have a double mastectomy. Eastern Iowans say it can be a tough decision to make. More>>
Cedar Rapids City Councilwoman Monica Vernon told us she is seriously considering a bid for the seat being vacated by Bruce Braley in 2014. More>>
Students, teachers and staff with Gladbrook-Reinbeck schools participated in the Fourth Annual Mini Relay For Life. More>>
The military is giving the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) eight Humvees, one of which will go to Cedar Falls and another will go to Waterloo.The military is giving the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) eight Humvees, one of which will go to Cedar Falls and another will go to Waterloo. More>>
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