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Gabby Petito's stepfather raises domestic violence awareness in Iowa
18+ hour, 30+ min ago (376+ words) DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) " The stepfather of Gabby Petito, a travel blogger who was killed by her fiance in 2021, is raising awareness about domestic violence in Iowa this week. About five years after Petito's murder, Jim Schmidt is still haunted by…...
Researchers say population is growing in Iowa, but not fast enough
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (55+ words) KCRG Researchers say population is growing in Iowa, but not fast enough Expert of the Day: Cattlemen visit Washington to advocate for Iowa farmers Iowa Supreme Court to hear arguments in sex offender case Mental health experts highlight resources following…...
Confederate Railroad performance sparks racial debate in Winneshiek County
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (577+ words) DECORAH, Iowa. (KTTC) "Community members in Winneshiek County are speaking out after the county fair board announced country band Confederate Railroad will be performing at its fair in July. The post has received more than 100 comments, with some users sparking…...
Students train in hospital-like setting as university's first nursing program reaches milestone
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (65+ words) KCRG UNI unveils completed nursing facility with simulation technology Iowa property tax plan raises concerns over rental costs Man charged following assault outside Iowa City bar last month Expert of the Day: When to seek care for shoulder pain Today…...
Working Iowa: Kirkwood survey finds hiring difficulties across region
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (201+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Kirkwood Community College released its Skills 2027 Report, showing that hiring difficulties continue across its seven-county service region, with employers seeking workers with foundational skills. The survey, conducted every three years since 2000, drew responses from employers across…...
i9 Investigation: Why local and FBI crime numbers don't always match
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (772+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Two people were found dead inside a northeast Cedar Rapids home last March. A third body was found in a nearby park. Investigators determined the case was a double murder and suicide. According to the FBI's…...
Iowans across the state asked to conserve water due to dry wells, high nitrate levels
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (1506+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Iowans in communities around the state, primarily in central and southern regions, have been told to refrain from watering their lawns, washing their cars and filling swimming pools." Some utilities issued preventative conservation orders…...
Iowa volunteers begin water testing as advocates push for state funding
3+ week, 1+ day ago (737+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - Iowa volunteers concerned with the state's water quality are beginning a new season of independent testing for nitrates in bodies of water surrounding where they live. Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement has kicked off…...
Iowa environmental, ag advocates work to keep water monitoring flowing
3+ week, 5+ day ago (610+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Agriculture and environmental advocates say now is the "prime time" for Iowans to pressure state lawmakers to fund water quality monitoring that they say is essential for Iowans" health and well-being. Iowa Environmental Council…...
We've done moments of silence for them' - gym mourns 2 killed in crashes days apart
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (88+ words) For most kids, the end of the school year means freedom and fun. But for youth in foster care, losing that daily school routine can actually trigger a lot of anxiety. Four Oaks RRST Caseworker Crystal. .. "We've done moments of…...