TRAFFIC UPDATE: O Avenue, Edgewood Road to reopen in Cedar Rapids
Starting tomorrow, O Avenue NW at Edgewood Road will be open to right in/right out traffic.
Fayette County police make two arrests following investigation
Two people are facing multiple charges after police pulled over a driver who had a warrant out for her arrest.
Iowa program funds mammograms for women needing financial assistance
Statistics show one in every seven women in Iowa will be diagnosed with breast cancer, stressing the need to get a yearly mammogram. However, some women skip the annual exam because they cannot afford it, and one statewide program is hoping to change that.
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Locations for Drug Take Back Day in Linn County
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office will be collaborating with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a nationwide prescription drug “Take-back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft.
North-central Iowa hospital to stop delivering babies
A hospital in north-central Iowa says it’s going to stop delivering babies. Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls announced last week that the doctor who performs most of the deliveries is leaving the hospital, so the deliveries will stop Nov. 23.
A hot dog? Firefighters rescue pet stuck in heating duct
It wasn’t a cat in a tree, but a dog in a heating duct that took firefighters to a home in Virginia.
Elementary teacher drags, kicks student out of class
An elementary school teacher in South Carolina is accused of dragging an 11-year-old student to the edge of her classroom before kicking him out of way to shut the door.
NYPD suspends use of body camera model after one explodes
The New York City Police Department has suspended use of a model of body camera after one exploded.
Emergency dispatcher coaches man helping wife deliver baby
A grateful mother is thanking an emergency services dispatcher in eastern Iowa for calmly guiding her husband as he helped her deliver their baby daughter.
Couple gets married during Detroit marathon
The ceremony lasted just about six minutes.
Cedar Rapids man is sentenced for helping sell heroin
A man who had a drug operation of more than 80 customers has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison.
STORM TRACK 7 WEATHER
TRACKING: Cooler temperatures
Dry weather continues through Thursday.
National News
The Latest: Obama says Republicans sowed divisions in US
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on former President Barack Obama’s rally in Las Vegas (all times local): 2:50 p.m. Former President Barack Obama delivered
In chaotic era, conference aims to amplify 1st Amendment
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Top journalists, scholars and government officials past and present gathered in Pittsburgh to emphasize the First Amendment’s continuing importance in American society.
The Latest: Man charged in Utah crash that killed 6 men
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on a fatal highway crash in Utah that killed six men (all times local): 4:35 p.m. A Utah
Oregon man rescues kitten glued to busy road
SILVERTON, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon man says he found a 5-week-old kitten glued to a busy road. KPTV says Chuck Hawley rescued the kitten,
San Diego-to-Maui flight diverts to Oakland, lands safely
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A Hawaiian Airlines flight from San Diego to Maui diverted to Oakland, California, due to an engine problem and landed safely.
Iowa News
Restaurant owner refuses to book space for Republican bash
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — The owner of a downtown Waterloo brewery and restaurant has refused to reserve space for a Republican election night party, saying
North-central Iowa hospital to stop delivering babies
A hospital in north-central Iowa says it’s going to stop delivering babies. Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls announced last week that the doctor who performs most of the deliveries is leaving the hospital, so the deliveries will stop Nov. 23.
Emergency dispatcher coaches man helping wife deliver baby
A grateful mother is thanking an emergency services dispatcher in eastern Iowa for calmly guiding her husband as he helped her deliver their baby daughter.
Growing lottery jackpots to tempt players this week
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot will top $620 million this week because no one won Saturday’s drawing, but that may seem relatively
Simpson College students protest program, faculty cuts
Simpson College students have staged a protest at the south-central Iowa school over faculty and program cuts announced last week.
Political News
Trump stumps for Sen. Cruz after icy relationship thaws
WASHINGTON (AP) — The “amoral bully” is ready to campaign for the “dishonest politician” as President Donald Trump holds a Houston rally for Republican Sen.
Democrat Pritzker gives $15M more for Illinois governor bid
CHICAGO (AP) — Billionaire Democrat J.B. Pritzker has donated $15 million more to his campaign for Illinois governor, pushing his self-financing total to $161.5 million.
Both sides ignoring swing voters in hot Texas Senate race
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With Mike Pence and Donald Trump Jr. already visiting Texas and the president himself coming Monday, Ted Cruz is convening a
For many Brazilians, election is picking ‘lesser of evils’
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A large block of Brazilians is heading toward the presidential runoff ballot Oct. 28 expressing a disdain for backing either
Wisconsin’s Walker confronts dire political outlook
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has made a career of winning close races, but he’s talking a lot these days about losing the
