State: 4 Iowans with respiratory illness have vaping history
Health officials say four cases of respiratory illness have been confirmed in four young Iowans with a history of vaping.
Lost Island Theme Park to break ground today
WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) – Officials will break ground for a Lost Island Theme Park on Friday, August 23rd.
HAPPENING SATURDAY: ‘Tour of Classic Homes’ in Waterloo
The proceeds from the tour go toward the upkeep and maintenance of the Snowden House and the Rensselaer Russell House Museum in Waterloo.
UPDATE: Waterloo Police say missing teen returned home
Police are looking for Nicholas Charriez, age 16. Police say he’s 5’11” and 130 lbs.
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Iowa issued 5,800 security IDs without background checks
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11 year-old saves baby sister in Marshalltown
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Hawkeye Hotels brings new Hampton Inn to Cedar Falls
This week, Iowa-based Hawkeye Hotels opened a new Hampton Inn by Hilton to serve the downtown Cedar Falls community.
4th man arrested in Cedar Falls brawl
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8-year-old has bake sale, uses money to help Northeast Iowa Food Bank
Zachary Kohlhaas is eight years old. He said one day at school, his class talked about helping others. For him, that discussion sparked an idea – one that we can all learn from.
Renewed push for getting people trained in first aid
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TRACKING: Pleasant weather continues
The next chance of rain tracks in early next week.
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State: 4 Iowans with respiratory illness have vaping history
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