First-ever Black-owned business expo to be held in Cedar Rapids
According to the event post, the goal is “bridging the gap in the community while promoting and supporting our local…
Iowa Strong: We're all in this together
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, we look to highlight the positive impact Iowans are making on their communities during tough times.
Two Cedar Rapids locals thank derecho utility workers for tireless work
Hundreds of thousands of Iowans were without…
PEOPLE’S SOLIDARITY FUND: Redistributing stimulus checks to those in need
Based on a national movement to #sharemycheck,…
MercyOne shines light on health providers as a way of thanks
(KWWL) — Look, up in the sky, it’s… a…
2020 IOWA STRONG: Inspiring stories from a dark year
Here are some stories of amazing people helping…
Mercy Cedar Rapids announces minimum wage increase and employee pay raises
Mercy officials say the changes were prompted by…
Cedar Rapids homeless shelter ‘Operation Christmas Backpack’ to provide a useful gift to those in need
The Willis Dady Homeless Services is seeking…
‘RESCUE CHRISTMAS’: A KWWL Salvation Army special
KWWL aired a special report on The Salvation Army’s efforts to support families facing poverty, hunger, and job loss during this tough holiday…
‘Bridge Under the Bridge’ Christmas toy drive helping Cedar Rapids families in need
‘Bridge under the Bridge’ has fed 50,000 meals to Cedar Rapids families in need after the derecho. Now they’re taking it a step further with a toy…
Families Helping Families needs help for its holiday toy drive
While a big charity toy drive is underway in Eastern Iowa, there’s a problem. Not enough toys are being donated. Families Helping Families of Iowa is…
HAPPENING TONIGHT: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to “Light the World in Teal”
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is coming up in November, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will “Light the World in Teal” on November 5 to…
St. Luke’s NICU babies get dressed up for Halloween
Babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s were dressed up for Halloween by nurses on…
“No intention on stopping”: Eight months in, The Salvation Army continues to give food drive-thru style
The food donations come from various restaurants and businesses in the area, and are foods that may be close to their expiration…
Northeast Iowa Food Bank allows patrons back inside as cold weather is near
By allowing people inside, the patrons can now choose exactly what food they want, instead of having prepared bags handed off to them at their…
Panthers marching band perform for live audiences even during COVID times
The band has been performing in this concert series all throughout the fall semester, trying to normalize live performances once…
Evansdale 2nd-grade teacher takes home the ‘Tools for Schools’ award
EVANSDALE, Iowa (KWWL) – As October wraps up, we have another ‘Tools for Schools’ winner! Her name is Dawn Even and she is a 2nd-grade teacher at…
Police dog finds 2-year-old boy who wandered from home
The incident happened Tuesday, when the boy’s family reported him and the dog missing.…