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Monday on the KWWL News at 10, Michelle Corless will show viewers how Cedar Rapids has recovered from the devastating floods of 2008. Monday on the KWWL News at 10, Michelle Corless will show viewers how Cedar Rapids has recovered from the devastating floods of 2008.

Monday at 10: Un-Natural Disasters +5: Cedar Rapids

Monday on the KWWL News at 10, Michelle Corless will show viewers how Cedar Rapids has recovered from the devastating floods of 2008. More>>

Properly fitting a bike helmet to prevent head injury Video included

Before riding a bike it's important to have all the right equipment, especially a helmet. More>>

Food drive kicks off the create Freedom From Hunger in Eastern Iowa

Some Eastern Iowans are working to create Freedom from Hunger. The annual food drive for the HACAP food reservoir kicked off today at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids. More>>

Waterloo car show benefits Honor Flight

Rydell Chevrolet hosted a car show to benefit the Honor Flight, a trip that takes veterans to our nation's capital to see the monuments built in their honor. More>>

Floyd County sees storm damage

Officials in Floyd County confirmed they sustained damage when a severe thunderstorm came through their county late Sunday afternoon. Officials in Floyd County confirmed they sustained damage when a severe thunderstorm came through their county late Sunday afternoon.

Officials in Floyd County confirmed they sustained damage when a severe thunderstorm came through their county late Sunday afternoon. More>>

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Tornado Watch in effect until 9 p.m. for much of eastern Iowa

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. More>>

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida Video included

One winning ticket has been sold in Florida for the record Powerball jackpot, according to a lottery official in Iowa.
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Iowa lawmakers ponder a special session

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>>

Winning numbers drawn for record Powerball jackpot

The winning numbers in a record Powerball jackpot have been drawn.  They are: 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and Powerball 11 More>>

Houby Days named after mushrooms, celebrates all things Czech Video included

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>>

Group holds prayer vigil to remember homicide victims Video included

Dozens of people gathered around an Oak tree at Gates Park to remember homicide victims across Black Hawk County. More>>

Waterloo Army veteran receives three military medals decades after serving Video included

Army veteran James Dean finally has three military service medals he was awarded but had never received. More>>

Boating safety tips Video included

Warm weather has many Eastern Iowa taking their boats to the water for the first time this year. More>>

University of Iowa class of 2013 graduation Video included

As the graduates receive their diplomas marking years of hard work, many are excited for what the future holds. More>>

Man hurt in Black Hawk Co. farm accident

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>>

UPDATE: One dead, two injured after crash in Linn County Video included

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>>

Kindergarten spearheads fundraising for victims of Boston Marathon bombings Video included

The school hopes to raise $1,000 for victims, and it hopes students remember how much they can make a difference. More>>

Eastern Iowans React to NTSB stricter drunken driving recommendation Video included

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>>

High risk now for tick-borne Lyme disease in northeast Iowa Video included

Ticks are out in full force right now, meaning the risks of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are high. More>>

UPDATE WITH NAME: Former Minn. man shot by police Wednesday morning Video included

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.

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>>

UPDATE: Closed portion of 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids to re-open Saturday

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 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>>

UPDATE: Dubuque altercation led to shots fired, no injuries

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.

Police arrested a Dubuque man after he allegedly got into an altercation with another man. More>>

Dunkin' Donuts holds job fair for new Coralville store

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.

The new Dunkin' Donuts currently under construction in Coralville will host a job fair this weekend. More>>

Cedar Falls announces 4 finalists for superintendent

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.

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>>

Flood monitoring could be impacted by automatic spending cuts

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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CAPTURED ON VIDEO: Dolly's Party Bus catches fire Video included

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>>

'Why wasn't anybody notified?': Parents sound off about suspicious activity Video included

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.
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UPDATE: 56-year-old Cedar Rapids woman found Video included

The Cedar Rapids Police Department said 56-year old Melinda Rhoads has been found after her family reported her missing Wednesday. More>>

Iowa gas prices will continue rising for weeks

Gas prices are on the rise throughout the Midwest, and they won't be dropping any time soon. More>>

Historic school to close its doors Video included

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>>

Health Plus: Eastern Iowans becoming resistant to antibiotics Video included

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.
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Vinton man airlifted to Iowa City after farm accident

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.

A Vinton man is in stable condition after being trapped in a piece of farm equipment Thursday afternoon. More>>

1 in 5 U.S. children suffer from a mental disorder

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.

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>>

Community rallies to support Waterloo baby with heart defect Video included

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.

A Waterloo baby suffering from a hole in the heart is getting support from the community to help pay for medical expenses. More>>

Greenway joins America Needs Farmers team

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.

Former University of Iowa and current Minnesota Viking linebacker Chad Greenway has joined the America Needs Farmers team. More>>

UPDATE: Suspect "wasn't going to be taken alive" in police shooting Video included

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.

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.
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Braley invites FEMA head to see flood recovery progress in Cedar Rapids

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.

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>>

Grand opening of U.S. Cellular Center and new hotel scheduled for May 31

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.

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>>

UPDATE: Suspicious man reported near Waterloo school bus stop

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>>

UPDATE: Fire at vacant Marion home intentionally set

Marion firefighters battled a fire at a vacant home on 20th Street Wednesday night. 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>>

Flood protection bill passes U.S. Senate

Some Iowa communities may be able to cash in on some federal flood assistance soon. More>>

Un-Natural Disasters +5: Cedar Valley Video included

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.

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>>

Eastern Iowans seek Powerball riches

The Powerball jackpot was an estimated $360 million, the third largest in history. More>>

Deere reports all-time record quarter: Net Income $1.084 billion

Deere and Company reports record net income of $1.084 billion for the second quarter. More>>

Drivers in Dubuque can soon pay meters by phone Video included

Drivers in Dubuque will soon be able to feed the downtown parking meters by cell phone. More>>

Travel agency closure leaves eastern Iowans out money Video included

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>>

Un-Natural Disasters +5: Waverly Video included

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>>

School Talk 7 'Xtra with Jere Vyverberg of WSR Schools

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>>

Double mastectomy is emotional choice for women

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>>

Another Democrat eyeing First Congressional District seat

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>>

Gladbrook-Reinbeck students participate in Mini Relay For Life Video included

Students, teachers and staff with Gladbrook-Reinbeck schools participated in the Fourth Annual Mini Relay For Life. More>>

Military gives DPS 8 humvees

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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