Wireless Emergency Alerts

Emergency alerts system set to launch

Beginning in June 2012 a new type of emergency alert system is scheduled to launch across the country. The federal government and wireless phone service providers have built a system that will send a text-like message to your phone. These messages will be sent directly to phones that are in an area impacted by a threat and to phones that enter into an impacted area. More>>

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WEA/CMAS compatible phones
WEA/CMAS compatible phones
By 2013, all new phones will be WEA/CMAS capable. Click here to see a partial list of phones that are currently WEA capable.More >>
By 2013, all new phones will be WEA/CMAS capable. Click here to see a partial list of phones that are currently WEA capable.More >>
WEA versus KWWL Text Alerts
WEA versus KWWL Text Alerts
See the differences between WEA/CMAS alerts and KWWL text alerts.More >>
See the differences between WEA/CMAS alerts and KWWL text alerts.More >>

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Waterloo Honor Flight receives hero's welcome
Waterloo Honor Flight receives hero's welcome
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:25 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:25:15 GMT
90 area veterans received a hero's welcome on Tuesday night. The Waterloo Honor Flight departed early in the morning for the nation's capitol. More >>
90 area veterans received a hero's welcome on Tuesday night. The Waterloo Honor Flight departed early in the morning for the nation's capitol. Once there, the men toured their respective war memorials, in addition to other attractions.More >>
Waterloo based Iowa Army National Guard Unit welcomed home
Waterloo based Iowa Army National Guard Unit welcomed home
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:05:47 GMT
Fifty soldiers with the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion came home around 11 a.m. Tuesday after serving in Afghanistan for almost a year.
Fifty soldiers with the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion came home around 11 a.m. Tuesday after serving in Afghanistan for almost a year.More >>
Fifty soldiers with the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion came home around 11 a.m. Tuesday after serving in Afghanistan for almost a year.More >>
Former Waterloo social worker loses license indefinitely
Former Waterloo social worker loses license indefinitely
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:33:32 GMT
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.More >>
A former Waterloo social worker has lost his license indefinitely for making inappropriate comments to clients and drinking on the job.More >>
UPDATE: 72-year-old's name released, arrest made in Cedar Rapids stabbing
UPDATE: 72-year-old's name released, arrest made in Cedar Rapids stabbing
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:07:53 GMT
An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.
An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.More >>
An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.More >>
Waterloo National Guard unit brings 50 home from Afghanistan
Waterloo National Guard unit brings 50 home from Afghanistan
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:19:23 GMT
A community homecoming ceremony will happen Tuesday morning for about 50 soldiers with the Waterloo-based 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion.
A homecoming for around 50 soldiers Tuesday morning brought out dozens in the community to welcome them back.More >>
A homecoming for around 50 soldiers Tuesday morning brought out dozens in the community to welcome them back.More >>
Second Waterloo Honor Flight of 2013 leaves Tuesday
Second Waterloo Honor Flight of 2013 leaves Tuesday
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:47:30 GMT
The June 2013 Honor Flight out of Waterloo left Tuesday morning from the Waterloo Regional Airport for Washington D.C.
The June 2013 Honor Flight out of Waterloo left Tuesday morning from the Waterloo Regional Airport for Washington D.C.More >>
The June 2013 Honor Flight out of Waterloo left Tuesday morning from the Waterloo Regional Airport for Washington D.C.More >>
Early morning fire damages Cedar Rapids apartment
Early morning fire damages Cedar Rapids apartment
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:42:05 GMT
Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating an early morning apartment fire Tuesday.
Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating an early morning apartment fire Tuesday.More >>
Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating an early morning apartment fire Tuesday.More >>
Cedar Rapids woman crowned Mrs. Iowa
Cedar Rapids woman crowned Mrs. Iowa
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:56:45 GMT
A Cedar Rapids woman won the crown in the Mrs. Iowa America 2013 competition.More >>
A Cedar Rapids woman won the crown in the Mrs. Iowa America 2013 competition.More >>
Bob Hellman shares love of baseball through Build Our Ballpark
Bob Hellman shares love of baseball through Build Our Ballpark
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:12:36 GMT
Bob Hellman is well known in Waterloo for starting Hellman Associates Marketing and Ad Agency in 1967. But besides marketing, Hellman has another passion: He's a baseball guy.
Bob Hellman is well known in Waterloo for starting Hellman Associates Marketing and Ad Agency in 1967. But besides marketing, Hellman has another passion: He's a baseball guy.More >>
Bob Hellman is well known in Waterloo for starting Hellman Associates Marketing and Ad Agency in 1967. But besides marketing, Hellman has another passion: He's a baseball guy.More >>
Bank robbers convicted in Bremer County, get 75 years in prison
Bank robbers convicted in Bremer County, get 75 years in prison
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:23:44 GMT
Two men accused of robbing the Maynard Saving Bank while leading officers on a high-speed chase into Bremer County and seriously injuring two police officers will now spend 75 years in prison.More >>
Two men accused of robbing the Maynard Saving Bank while leading officers on a high-speed chase into Bremer County and seriously injuring two police officers in October of last year will now spend 75 years in prison.More >>

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Harrington transfers from Alabama to Iowa
Harrington transfers from Alabama to Iowa
Updated: Thursday, June 13 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:50:54 GMT
Former Cedar Falls high school standout James Harrington announces that he is transferring to Iowa to run track after just one year at Alabama. Harrington who ranks as one of the greatest Iowa high schoolMore >>
Former Cedar Falls high school standout James Harrington announces that he is transferring to Iowa to run track after just one year at Alabama. Harrington who ranks as one of the greatest Iowa high schoolMore >>
Kee High sweeps Sumner-Fredericksburg in baseball
Kee High sweeps Sumner-Fredericksburg in baseball
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:45:33 GMT
Kee High Head Baseball Coach Gene Schultz earned the 1711th and 1712th victories of his illustrious career as the Kee Hawks swept Sumner-Fredericksburg in a double-header last night in Sumner.More >>
Kee High Head Baseball Coach Gene Schultz earned the 1711th and 1712th victories of his illustrious career as the Kee Hawks swept Sumner-Fredericksburg in a double-header last night in Sumner.More >>
UNI's Kalin to play pro ball in Israel
UNI's Kalin to play pro ball in Israel
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-06-11 15:44:24 GMT
Jacqui Kalin will look to continue her memorable basketball career after signing with a professional women's basketball team in Israel. More >>
Jacqui Kalin will look to continue her memorable basketball career after signing with a professional women's basketball team in Israel. More >>

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