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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Waterloo Firefighters rescue cat from Cedar River
At 7:54a.m Monday morning, county dispatchers got a frantic 911-call from a woman stating a cat had fallen off the Mullan Avenue bridge and into the…
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Linn County Deputy shot in Coggon armed robbery receives $10,000 grant
Just over a month after being shot and seriously injured during an armed robbery at a Casey’s in Coggon, A Linn County Sheriff’s Deputy was presented…
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North End Arts and Music Festival brings back soul to the summer
WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL)— For a diverse community like Waterloo, the North End Arts and Music Festival is a summer staple for…
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Local gymnasts ready to get Olympic Games started; inspiring them to dream big
As the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games kick off Friday, July 23rd, local gymnasts at Cedar Valley Gymnastics Academy are excited for the games to…
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16-year-old critically injured in Adventureland accident showing signs of recovery
The 16-year-old boy critically injured after a raft carrying him and his family flipped at Adventureland is showing signs of…
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Kayaking for veterans returns in “Honor Float” event
Organizers from the AMVETS Post 37 welcomed folks to kayak down the Wapsipinicon River from Central City to Waubeek and raise money for national…
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Special Olympics holds first in-person competition in Cedar Falls in over a year
While the Special Olympics Iowa state in-person competitions are still suspended due to the pandemic, in-person Area Competitions are happening this…
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Linn County residents encouraged to take survey to improve health of community
Every three to five years, Linn County Public Health and community partners work together to provide guidance for a healthier community.…
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Luther College graduate with limb deficiency prepares for 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games
Cinnamo will be entering the shot put event with the current world record in the F46 Shot Put…
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