Linn County holds first public forum regarding American Rescue Plan Act funding
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) – Around 30 people showed up for the first public forum Linn County held regarding funding from the American Rescue Plan…
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Trees Forever reflects on derecho anniversary one year later
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) – “Many people did not know how much they loved their trees until they were gone,” Shannon Ramsay, founder of Trees Forever…
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Third fire station ready to serve northern Marion after facing delays
MARION, Iowa (KWWL) – Through a 2015 study, the city of Marion found they needed a third fire station. After breaking ground in Sept. 2019, and…
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Legacy of Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris showcased by new public mural
Mosaic tiles and acrylic paint make up a new work of public art in the Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris building in Cedar…
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National Night Out returns to Marion
MARION, Iowa (KWWL) – National Night Out provided a show-and-tell to community members at Thomas Park in Marion on Aug. 3. The Marion Fire and Police…
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“Feeds your soul:” Community corn harvest filling bellies with sweet corn
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) – Seven acres of sweet corn are ripe for the picking at Dow’s Farm in Cedar Rapids. For eight days, Sustainable Iowa Land…
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Mobile barber shop provides free haircuts for kids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) – “I grew up that kid that could use a free haircut.” William Burt, the founder and owner of K’z Korner and Kut Kings…
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“Size Matters” Anamosa has big plans for RAGBRAI
ANAMOSA, Iowa (KWWL) – Anamosa is home to around 5,500 people. In less than two weeks, three times that amount will be cycling into town. Betty…
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Uptown Marion reconstruction begins, replacing 100-year-old infrastructure
MARION, Iowa (KWWL) – A multi-year construction project is underway in Marion along Seventh Avenue. Under the busy road, 100-year-old infrastructure…
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“Empty the Shelters” event helps reduce adoption fees for pets
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (KWWL) – Around 15 furry friends are up for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS). BISSELL Pet Foundation is helping…
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