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A Marion woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly robbed a Coralville bank Friday morning. A Marion woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly robbed a Coralville bank Friday morning.

Coralville bank robbed Friday morning; Marion woman arrested

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A Marion woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly robbed a Coralville bank Friday morning. More>>

NEW DETAILS: Cedar Rapids suspicious package was cooler of food Video included

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Cedar Rapids police say the "suspicious package" that shutdown the Wilson Avenue overpass in Cedar Rapids, along with the on and off ramps to and from southbound I-380, was a cooler full of food. More>>

UPDATE: Cedar Rapids flooding threat closes boat ramps, roads Video included

The City of Cedar Rapids will be closing boat ramps beginning at 8 p.m. Friday due to the high river levels that are expected. The City of Cedar Rapids will be closing boat ramps beginning at 8 p.m. Friday due to the high river levels that are expected.

The City of Cedar Rapids will be closing boat ramps beginning at 8 p.m. Friday due to the high river levels that are expected. More>>

NEW DETAILS: Three people shot outside Cedar Rapids apartment

The Cedar Rapids Police Department says three people were shot outside of an apartment on Thursday. More>>

Marion council member resigns

The City of Marion says council member Lou Stark submitted his letter of resignation and they will appoint someone to finish the rest of the term. More>>

Honor Flight: Families reconnect in Washington, D.C. Video included

The first stop was the World War II Memorial, where one family was anxiously awaiting the arrival of their veteran, Lyle Swan. They drove all night from Kentucky and Tennessee just to see him arrive, and cheered as he rolled close. More>>

Honor Flight: Veterans cherish memories on trip Video included

Ninety veterans are back home in Iowa after an incredible day in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as part of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight from Cedar Rapids. Ninety veterans are back home in Iowa after an incredible day in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as part of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight from Cedar Rapids.

Ninety veterans are back home in Iowa after an incredible day in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as part of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight from Cedar Rapids. More>>

Main Street Iowa program successful at spurring growth in communities

According to a study recently released by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, more than $1 billion has been invested in the state so that areas like First Street in Mount Vernon can be successful. According to a study recently released by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, more than $1 billion has been invested in the state so that areas like First Street in Mount Vernon can be successful.

According to a study recently released by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, more than $1 billion has been invested in the state so that areas like First Street in Mount Vernon can be successful. More>>

Grilling safety tips for Memorial Day weekend

As Memorial Day weekend approaches and people start firing up the grill, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department asks people to keep in mind some simple safety tips. As Memorial Day weekend approaches and people start firing up the grill, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department asks people to keep in mind some simple safety tips.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches and people start firing up the grill, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department asks people to keep in mind some simple safety tips. More>>

Eastern Iowa schools rely on tornado drills for preparedness Video included

The tragedy in Moore, Okla., is a reminder of the devastating potential of some of these storms -- and a reminder of the value of preparing before disaster strikes. The tragedy in Moore, Okla., is a reminder of the devastating potential of some of these storms -- and a reminder of the value of preparing before disaster strikes.

The tragedy in Moore, Okla., is a reminder of the devastating potential of some of these storms -- and a reminder of the value of preparing before disaster strikes. More>>

Railroad employees rescued following IA derailment

Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters. More>>

U.S. Cellular Center Box Office re-opens

On Monday, the box office windows re-opened after two years. On Monday, the box office windows re-opened after two years.

Flood recovery at the new U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids is nearly finished. On Monday, the box office windows re-opened after two years. More>>

Un-Natural Disasters +5: Cedar Rapids Video included

Cedar Rapids hasn't just recovered from the flood. They've improved since the flood. More>>

Radar Alert

Significant storm damage to parts of Linn, Benton counties

The winds treated a commercial jet parked at the Eastern Iowa Airport like a toy, pushing it more than 10 feet into a jet bridge. The winds treated a commercial jet parked at the Eastern Iowa Airport like a toy, pushing it more than 10 feet into a jet bridge.

Yossi was among the thousands without power after straight line winds knocked one tree into a transmission line, wiping out power for some time. More>>

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

All this month, KWWL has been showing viewers how eastern Iowa has recovered from the floods and tornados five years ago. It's a project we call "Un-Natural Disasters +5." All this month, KWWL has been showing viewers how eastern Iowa has recovered from the floods and tornados five years ago. It's a project we call "Un-Natural Disasters +5."

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

Cedar Rapids police investigating shooting; one injured

The Cedar Rapids Police Department is investigating a shooting on the city's southeast side. Police received numerous calls shortly after 1p.m. Monday about a shooting in the 1400 block of 3rd Ave. SE. One More>>

High winds cause damage across eastern Iowa

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Reports of damage all across the KWWL viewing area were caused by several waves of severe thunderstorms across Iowa Sunday night, closing roadways and even a few schools due to debris and power outages. 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 Video included

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>>

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>>

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>>

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: 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>>

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: 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>>

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