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The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded more than $28,000 from the Linn County Historic Preservation Grant program to aid eight nonprofit organizations within the county. The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded more than $28,000 from the Linn County Historic Preservation Grant program to aid eight nonprofit organizations within the county.

8 Linn County non-profits receive historic preservation grants

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The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded more than $28,000 from the Linn County Historic Preservation Grant program to aid eight nonprofit organizations within the county. More>>

Overnight fire in Cedar Rapids raising questions Video included

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The Cedar Rapids Fire Department says they've heard multiple stories about what happened and each one was very different. That's what's making it difficult for them to determine what caused the fire. More>>

Early morning fire damages Cedar Rapids apartment Video included

Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating an early morning apartment fire Tuesday. Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating an early morning apartment fire Tuesday.
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Cedar Rapids authorities are investigating an early morning apartment fire Tuesday. More>>

Though statistics remain constant, parents increasingly fear abductions Video included

A Des Moines Register survey has found 68 percent of Iowa adults believe children are more at risk of being abducted than when they were young, and only 25 percent believe children are safer today. A Des Moines Register survey has found 68 percent of Iowa adults believe children are more at risk of being abducted than when they were young, and only 25 percent believe children are safer today.
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A Des Moines Register survey has found 68 percent of Iowa adults believe children are more at risk of being abducted than when they were young, and only 25 percent believe children are safer today. More>>

Iowa Flood Board: Cities can now count federal dollars as local

A big decision was made on Monday impacting eastern Iowa communities looking to build flood protection. A big decision was made on Monday impacting eastern Iowa communities looking to build flood protection.
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A big decision was made on Monday impacting eastern Iowa communities looking to build flood protection. More>>

Two injured in Linn County crash

A one-car crash has injured two people in Linn County. A one-car crash has injured two people in Linn County.
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A one-car crash has injured two people in Linn County. More>>

Cedar Rapids downtown library permanently closes this week

The downtown Cedar Rapids library in the Armstrong Center will soon permanently close as another one opens later this summer. The downtown Cedar Rapids library in the Armstrong Center will soon permanently close as another one opens later this summer.
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The downtown Cedar Rapids library in the Armstrong Center will soon permanently close as another one opens later this summer. More>>

Pregnant server, 2 others hospitalized after Cedar Rapids fight Video included

One man faces charges after a fight this weekend that ended with three people, including a pregnant employee of the restaurant, in the hospital. One man faces charges after a fight this weekend that ended with three people, including a pregnant employee of the restaurant, in the hospital.
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One man faces charges after a fight this weekend that ended with three people, including a pregnant employee of the restaurant, in the hospital. More>>

UPDATE: Cedar Rapids Police now say death was homicide

Cedar Rapids Police now say what was previously called a suspicious death is officially being investigated as a homicide. Cedar Rapids Police now say what was previously called a suspicious death is officially being investigated as a homicide.
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Cedar Rapids Police now say what was previously called a suspicious death is officially being investigated as a homicide. More>>

UPDATE: Cedar Rapids road re-opens after closing due to high river levels

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Otis Road SE, between 15th Street SE and High Drive SE, has re-opened after being closed due to high river levels. More>>

UPDATE: 72-year-old's name released, arrest made in Cedar Rapids stabbing Video included

An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning. An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning.
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An older man was assaulted in Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning. More>>

Cedar Rapids woman crowned Mrs. Iowa

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A Cedar Rapids woman won the crown in the Mrs. Iowa America 2013 competition. More>>

Artwork on capitalism asks audience for answer Video included

A piece of artwork was getting some attention in Cedar Rapids. A piece of artwork was getting some attention in Cedar Rapids.
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A piece of artwork was getting some attention in Cedar Rapids. More>>

Families head outdoors to celebrate Father's Day Video included

From exploring history, to working on his back swing, to watching a different kind of swing, many dads spent the day outdoors with their kids. From exploring history, to working on his back swing, to watching a different kind of swing, many dads spent the day outdoors with their kids.
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From exploring history, to working on his back swing, to watching a different kind of swing, many dads spent the day outdoors with their kids. More>>

Astronaut opens new exhibit at National Czech and Slovak Museum Video included

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Former NASA astronaut and Apollo 17 Commander Eugene Cernan helped cut the ribbon for the new Faces of Freedom exhibit. More>>

Ron White brings stand-up show to Cedar Rapids in October

Ron White will perform "A Little Unprofessional" at the U.S. Cellular Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Ron White will perform "A Little Unprofessional" at the U.S. Cellular Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.
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A comedian best known for being part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour brings his new stand-up show to Cedar Rapids this fall. More>>

Midwest's only hemophilia camp kicks off Sunday in Cedar Rapids

A camp kicking off this weekend is allowing kids with a genetic disorder to have a camping experience they might not otherwise have. A camp kicking off this weekend is allowing kids with a genetic disorder to have a camping experience they might not otherwise have.
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A camp kicking off this weekend is allowing kids with a genetic disorder to have a camping experience they might not otherwise have. More>>

City of Cedar Rapids commemorates 5 year flood anniversary

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On June 13, 2008, the Cedar River crested at more than 31 feet, impacting some ten square miles of the city of Cedar Rapids. More>>

Death in Cedar Rapids ruled a homicide

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Police released the name of the person found in an apartment building on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids Monday. More>>

UPDATE: Cedar Rapids man dies following jet ski collision

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says one of the jet skiers rescued from the Cedar River on Wednesday has died. More>>

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