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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UPDATE: River in Waverly receding; still some road closures
UPDATE: River in Waverly receding; still some road closures
Some residents of southeast Waverly are a little nervous, as the waters of the Cedar River move toward a crest in the next 24 hours.
The City of Waverly says the river is receding and previousily closed roads are starting to open.
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The City of Waverly says the river is receding and previousily closed roads are starting to open.
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Honor Flight: Families reconnect in Washington, D.C.
Honor Flight: Families reconnect in Washington, D.C.
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.More >>
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 >>
Eastern Iowans collect school supplies for Oklahoma
Eastern Iowans collect school supplies for Oklahoma
When the Johnson kids heard about the tornado in Oklahoma they felt bad for all the families there. The kids decided they wanted to help in any way they could.More >>
When the Johnson kids heard about the tornado in Oklahoma they felt bad for all the families there. The kids decided they wanted to help in any way they could.More >>
Honor Flight: Veterans cherish memories on trip
Honor Flight: Veterans cherish memories on trip
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 >>
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 >>
Dysart man charged with enticing, giving obscene material to minor
Dysart man charged with enticing, giving obscene material to minor
A 19-year-old Dysart man was arrested after allegedly enticing and giving obscene material to a minor.
A 19-year-old Dysart man was arrested after allegedly enticing and giving obscene material to a minor.More >>
A 19-year-old Dysart man was arrested after allegedly enticing and giving obscene material to a minor.More >>
Marshalltown man arrested after chase in Ackley, Iowa Falls
Marshalltown man arrested after chase in Ackley, Iowa Falls
A Marshalltown man faces charges after a high-speed chase with police.
A Marshalltown man faces charges after a high-speed chase with police.

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A Marshalltown man faces charges after a high-speed chase with police.

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Opening statements started Wednesday in Twigg trial
Opening statements started Wednesday in Twigg trial
Opening statements got underway Wednesday morning in the trial of a former Waterloo teacher accused of inappropriate behavior with students.
Opening statements got underway Wednesday morning in the trial of a former Waterloo teacher accused of inappropriate behavior with students.More >>
Opening statements got underway Wednesday morning in the trial of a former Waterloo teacher accused of inappropriate behavior with students.More >>
Cedar River leaves Waverly with flooded roads and headaches
Cedar River leaves Waverly with flooded roads and headaches
Overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning, Jones -- along with other city leaders -- kept watch of the Cedar River. At 5 a.m., water broke through the HESCO flood barriers.
Overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning, Jones -- along with other city leaders -- kept watch of the Cedar River.

At 5 a.m., water broke through the HESCO flood barriers.More >>
Overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning, Jones -- along with other city leaders -- kept watch of the Cedar River.

At 5 a.m., water broke through the HESCO flood barriers.More >>
Main Street Iowa program successful at spurring growth in communities
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.More >>
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
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.More >>
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 >>

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Jefferson H.S. names softball field after legendary coach
Jefferson H.S. names softball field after legendary coach
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.More >>
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.

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UNI athletic training students get pass rate of 100 percent
UNI athletic training students get pass rate of 100 percent
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams, compared to the national average of 70 percent.
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams.More >>
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams, compared to the national average of 70 percent.More >>
Cyclone Tailgate Tour hits the Cedar Valley
Cyclone Tailgate Tour hits the Cedar Valley
The Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour paid a visit to the Cedar Valley Wednesday night.More >>
The Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour paid a visit to the Cedar Valley Wednesday night.
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Black Hawk star grabs two USHL awards
Black Hawk star grabs two USHL awards
The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.
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The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.
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Former Hawk Micah Hyde talks about his chances of making Packers
Former Hawk Micah Hyde talks about his chances of making Packers
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.More >>
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.More >>