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Waterloo teachers protest new state laws in ‘Teach the Truth’ rally

June 12, 2021 11:02 pm Daniel Perreault

It was part of a nationwide effort to protest legislation that has either been introduced or passed in Iowa and a handful of other states.…

Waterloo hit-and-run leaves boy with non-life-threatening injuries: police still searching for vehicle

June 12, 2021 8:05 pm Diego Hernandez

The vehicle was reversing when it struck the boy leaving him with non-life-threatening…

Waterloo woman celebrates 100th birthday and shares life’s memories

June 12, 2021 7:07 pm Dani Miskell

Mary Freeland, who has lived in Waterloo since the 1940s, becomes a centenarian as she celebrates her 100th birthday at the Hudson Community Center,…

Brad Cavanagh announces candidacy for Dubuque mayor

June 12, 2021 4:09 pm Daniel Perreault

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) – Dubuque City Council member Brad Cavanagh is the latest candidate to throw his hat into the Dubuque Mayoral race after current…

‘Alive & Running Iowa’ to host 5K for mental health needs

June 12, 2021 12:04 pm KWWL

An annual 5K is approaching next weekend to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. See how to…

REMINDER: Do not leave your pets in the car on hot days

June 12, 2021 11:36 am KWWL

With recent spikes in phone calls about pets being left in cars on hot days, Marion Police is reminding the public that it’s crucial not to leave…

China’s wandering elephants on the move again

June 12, 2021 2:30 am Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — China’s famed wandering elephants are on the move again, heading southwest while a male who broke from the herd is still keeping…

UPDATE: Cedar Rapids lifts drinking water advisory

June 12, 2021 10:58 am KWWL

After final testing of the water’s levels, the city is no longer advising residents within the northeast area to boil their water before using it for…