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UPDATE: Police update at 4 p.m. on missing 15-year-old
UPDATE: Police update at 4 p.m. on missing 15-year-old
Kathlynn Shepard is 5'6", weighs 160 pounds and has blonde hair, blue eyes and braces.
Police and K9 officers have located a missing Webster County teen's backpack and a photo of her the day of her abduction as the search for her continues.More >>
Police and K9 officers have located a missing Webster County teen's backpack and a photo of her the day of her abduction as the search for her continues.More >>
Cedar Rapids begins road closures as river begins to rise
Cedar Rapids begins road closures as river begins to rise
The City of Cedar Rapids has begun closing roads as they continue to prepare for the Cedar River to rise almost two feet above flood stage.
The City of Cedar Rapids has begun closing roads as they continue to prepare for the Cedar River to rise almost two feet above flood stage.More >>
The City of Cedar Rapids has begun closing roads as they continue to prepare for the Cedar River to rise almost two feet above flood stage.More >>
Un-Natural Disasters +5: U of Iowa's recovery taking shape
Un-Natural Disasters +5: U of Iowa's recovery taking shape
In June of 2008, the Iowa River crested at levels never before seen, destroying two University of Iowa buildings beyond recovery and damaging 20 others.
In June of 2008, the Iowa River crested at levels never before seen, destroying two University of Iowa buildings beyond recovery and damaging 20 others.
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In June of 2008, the Iowa River crested at levels never before seen, destroying two University of Iowa buildings beyond recovery and damaging 20 others.More >>
UPDATE: River in Waverly receding; still some road closures
UPDATE: River in Waverly receding; still some road closures
Some residents of southeast Waverly are a little nervous, as the waters of the Cedar River move toward a crest in the next 24 hours.
The City of Waverly says the river is receding and previousily closed roads are starting to open.
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The City of Waverly says the river is receding and previousily closed roads are starting to open.
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City officials urge safety in flood
City officials urge safety in flood
While the flooding is a sight to see for many, city officials remind people to be careful.More >>
While the flooding is a sight to see for many, city officials remind people to be careful.More >>
Honor Flight: Families reconnect in Washington, D.C.
Honor Flight: Families reconnect in Washington, D.C.
The first stop was the World War II Memorial, where one family was anxiously awaiting the arrival of their veteran, Lyle Swan. They drove all night from Kentucky and Tennessee just to see him arrive.More >>
The first stop was the World War II Memorial, where one family was anxiously awaiting the arrival of their veteran, Lyle Swan. They drove all night from Kentucky and Tennessee just to see him arrive, and cheered as he rolled close.More >>
Eastern Iowans collect school supplies for Oklahoma
Eastern Iowans collect school supplies for Oklahoma
When the Johnson kids heard about the tornado in Oklahoma they felt bad for all the families there. The kids decided they wanted to help in any way they could.More >>
When the Johnson kids heard about the tornado in Oklahoma they felt bad for all the families there. The kids decided they wanted to help in any way they could.More >>
Honor Flight: Veterans cherish memories on trip
Honor Flight: Veterans cherish memories on trip
Ninety veterans are back home in Iowa after an incredible day in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as part of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight from Cedar Rapids.
Ninety veterans are back home in Iowa after an incredible day in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as part of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight from Cedar Rapids.More >>
Ninety veterans are back home in Iowa after an incredible day in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as part of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight from Cedar Rapids.More >>
Dysart man charged with enticing, giving obscene material to minor
Dysart man charged with enticing, giving obscene material to minor
A 19-year-old Dysart man was arrested after allegedly enticing and giving obscene material to a minor.
A 19-year-old Dysart man was arrested after allegedly enticing and giving obscene material to a minor.More >>
A 19-year-old Dysart man was arrested after allegedly enticing and giving obscene material to a minor.More >>
Marshalltown man arrested after chase in Ackley, Iowa Falls
Marshalltown man arrested after chase in Ackley, Iowa Falls
A Marshalltown man faces charges after a high-speed chase with police.
A Marshalltown man faces charges after a high-speed chase with police.

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A Marshalltown man faces charges after a high-speed chase with police.

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Opening statements started Wednesday in Twigg trial
Opening statements started Wednesday in Twigg trial
Opening statements got underway Wednesday morning in the trial of a former Waterloo teacher accused of inappropriate behavior with students.
Opening statements got underway Wednesday morning in the trial of a former Waterloo teacher accused of inappropriate behavior with students.More >>
Opening statements got underway Wednesday morning in the trial of a former Waterloo teacher accused of inappropriate behavior with students.More >>
Cedar River leaves Waverly with flooded roads and headaches
Cedar River leaves Waverly with flooded roads and headaches
Overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning, Jones -- along with other city leaders -- kept watch of the Cedar River. At 5 a.m., water broke through the HESCO flood barriers.
Overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning, Jones -- along with other city leaders -- kept watch of the Cedar River.

At 5 a.m., water broke through the HESCO flood barriers.More >>
Overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning, Jones -- along with other city leaders -- kept watch of the Cedar River.

At 5 a.m., water broke through the HESCO flood barriers.More >>
Main Street Iowa program successful at spurring growth in communities
Main Street Iowa program successful at spurring growth in communities
According to a study recently released by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, more than $1 billion has been invested in the state so that areas like First Street in Mount Vernon can be successful.
According to a study recently released by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, more than $1 billion has been invested in the state so that areas like First Street in Mount Vernon can be successful.More >>
According to a study recently released by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, more than $1 billion has been invested in the state so that areas like First Street in Mount Vernon can be successful.More >>
Grilling safety tips for Memorial Day weekend
Grilling safety tips for Memorial Day weekend
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and people start firing up the grill, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department asks people to keep in mind some simple safety tips.
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and people start firing up the grill, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department asks people to keep in mind some simple safety tips.More >>
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and people start firing up the grill, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department asks people to keep in mind some simple safety tips.More >>
School Talk 7 'Xtra with Gladbrook-Reinbeck superintendent
School Talk 7 'Xtra with Gladbrook-Reinbeck superintendent
This week's School Talk 7 'Xtra features Tim Kuehl from Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District.
This week's School Talk 7 'Xtra features Tim Kuehl from Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District.More >>
This week's School Talk 7 'Xtra features Tim Kuehl from Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District.More >>
Trailer court evacuated in Janesville due to flooding
Trailer court evacuated in Janesville due to flooding
Public works personnel moved a group of people from an area of Janesville Wednesday morning.More >>
Public works personnel moved a group of people from an area of Janesville Wednesday morning.More >>
Tonight at 10: Un-Natural Disasters +5: University of Iowa
Tonight at 10: Un-Natural Disasters +5: University of Iowa
Tonight at 10: Un-Natural Disasters +5: University of Iowa
Wednesday on the KWWL News at 10, Jason Epner shows us the University of Iowa's monumental task of rebuilding a significant part of campus lost in 2008's historic flooding. It's a price tag now approaching $1 billion.More >>
Wednesday on the KWWL News at 10, Jason Epner shows us the University of Iowa's monumental task of rebuilding a significant part of campus lost in 2008's historic flooding. It's a price tag now approaching $1 billion.More >>
UPDATE: 3-year-old child hit by car dies
Child hit in one of two serious crashes; Dubuque police investigating
Two serious crashes happened overnight in Dubuque, including one where a driver struck a three-year-old child Monday night.
Two serious crashes happened overnight in Dubuque, including one where a driver struck a three-year-old child Monday night.More >>
Two serious crashes happened overnight in Dubuque, including one where a driver struck a three-year-old child Monday night.More >>
Flooded Dubuque campground closed for Memorial Day weekend
Flooded Dubuque campground closed for Memorial Day weekend
Flooding on the Mississippi River is leaving some very coveted camping spots empty in Dubuque this weekend.
Flooding on the Mississippi River is leaving some very coveted camping spots empty in Dubuque this weekend.More >>
Flooding on the Mississippi River is leaving some very coveted camping spots empty in Dubuque this weekend.More >>
UAW, Family & Children's Council fight child abuse
UAW Local 838, FCC fight child abuse
Child abuse prevention efforts continue through agencies like the Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County, and this year those efforts get some help from the United Auto Workers Union Local 838.
Child abuse prevention efforts continue through agencies like the Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County, and this year those efforts get some help from the United Auto Workers Union Local 838.More >>
Child abuse prevention efforts continue through agencies like the Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County, and this year those efforts get some help from the United Auto Workers Union Local 838.More >>
Eastern Iowa schools rely on tornado drills for preparedness
Eastern Iowa schools rely on tornado drills for preparedness
The tragedy in Moore, Okla., is a reminder of the devastating potential of some of these storms -- and a reminder of the value of preparing before disaster strikes.
The tragedy in Moore, Okla., is a reminder of the devastating potential of some of these storms -- and a reminder of the value of preparing before disaster strikes.More >>
The tragedy in Moore, Okla., is a reminder of the devastating potential of some of these storms -- and a reminder of the value of preparing before disaster strikes.More >>
Iowa Arts Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
Iowa Arts Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
Summer of the Arts invites you to come celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the Iowa Arts Festival, presented by Veridian Credit Union, on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9.More >>
Summer of the Arts invites you to come celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the Iowa Arts Festival, presented by Veridian Credit Union, on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9.More >>
Flood waters may be cause of train derailment in Charles City
Flood waters may be cause of train derailment in Charles City
Flood waters may be the cause of a train derailment Monday in Charles City.
Flood waters may be the cause of a train derailment Monday in Charles City.

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Flood waters may be the cause of a train derailment Monday in Charles City.

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LIVE at 7 p.m.: NBC News special report: Devastation in Oklahoma
LIVE at 7 p.m.: NBC News special report: Devastation in Oklahoma
LIVE VIDEO — Brian Williams anchors a special primetime hour at 8/7c from Oklahoma with reports from Lester Holt, Ann Curry, Harry Smith, Kate Snow and others.
LIVE VIDEO — Brian Williams anchors a special primetime hour at 8/7c from Oklahoma with reports from Lester Holt, Ann Curry, Harry Smith, Kate Snow and others.More >>
LIVE VIDEO — Brian Williams anchors a special primetime hour at 8/7c from Oklahoma with reports from Lester Holt, Ann Curry, Harry Smith, Kate Snow and others.More >>
Railroad employees rescued following IA derailment
Railroad employees rescued following IA derailment
Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.More >>
Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.More >>
BGM Schools on lockdown during police chase
BGM Schools on lockdown during police chase
An east central Iowa school district was on lockdown for just under two hours while police attempted to apprehend a burglary suspect.
An east central Iowa school district was on lockdown for just under two hours while police attempted to apprehend a burglary suspect.More >>
An east central Iowa school district was on lockdown for just under two hours while police attempted to apprehend a burglary suspect.More >>
UPDATE: Waterloo bus stop incident results in no charges filed
UPDATE: Waterloo bus stop incident results in no charges filed
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.More >>
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.More >>
Nashua Plainfield sent students home due to foot of water
Nashua Plainfield sent students home due to foot of water
Nashua Plainfield sent students home this morning because of flooding.
Nashua Plainfield sent students home this morning because of flooding.More >>
Nashua Plainfield sent students home this morning because of flooding.More >>
George Wyth State Park closing due to flooding
George Wyth State Park closing due to flooding
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.More >>
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.More >>
Darla Gaskill retires from teaching & coaching speech at West Delaware
Darla Gaskill retires from teaching & coaching speech at West Delaware
"She's done a lot for the speech team, and she's really made the West Delaware Speech Team known around the state," said student Taylor Klostermann. "It just has a lot of good things going for it."
"She's done a lot for the speech team, and she's really made the West Delaware Speech Team known around the state," said student Taylor Klostermann. "It just has a lot of good things going for it."More >>
"She's done a lot for the speech team, and she's really made the West Delaware Speech Team known around the state," said student Taylor Klostermann. "It just has a lot of good things going for it."More >>
Waverly builds wall of sand to prevent flooding
Waverly builds wall of sand to prevent flooding
Crews started making a 400-foot wall of sand that's at least two feet high in an effort to prevent water from flooding onto the street.
Crews started making a 400-foot wall of sand that's at least two feet high in an effort to prevent water from flooding onto the street.More >>
Crews started making a 400-foot wall of sand that's at least two feet high in an effort to prevent water from flooding onto the street.More >>
Cedar Falls Schools host first superintendent finalist
Cedar Falls Schools host first superintendent finalist
The first of four finalists for Cedar Falls' next superintendent was welcomed to town today.

The first of four finalists for Cedar Falls' next superintendent was welcomed to town today.

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The first of four finalists for Cedar Falls' next superintendent was welcomed to town today.

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U.S. Cellular Center Box Office re-opens
U.S. Cellular Center Box Office re-opens
On Monday, the box office windows re-opened after two years.
Flood recovery at the new U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids is nearly finished. On Monday, the box office windows re-opened after two years.More >>
Flood recovery at the new U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids is nearly finished. On Monday, the box office windows re-opened after two years. More >>
Cedar River brings flood concerns in Charles City
Cedar River brings flood concerns in Charles City
Flood warnings are up along the Cedar from near Osage to La Porte City. The river rose quickly Monday in Charles City.
Flood warnings are up along the Cedar from near Osage to La Porte City.

The river rose quickly Monday in Charles City.More >>
Flood warnings are up along the Cedar from near Osage to La Porte City.

The river rose quickly Monday in Charles City.More >>
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Significant storm damage to parts of Linn, Benton counties
Significant storm damage to parts of Linn, Benton counties
The winds treated a commercial jet parked at the Eastern Iowa Airport like a toy, pushing it more than 10 feet into a jet bridge.
Yossi was among the thousands without power after straight line winds knocked one tree into a transmission line, wiping out power for some time.More >>
Yossi was among the thousands without power after straight line winds knocked one tree into a transmission line, wiping out power for some time.More >>
Celebrity Apprentice to re-air at 1:05 a.m.
Celebrity Apprentice to re-air at 1:05 a.m.
NBC's Sunday finale episode of "Celebrity Apprentice" will re-air in its entirety tomorrow (Tuesday) morning from 1:05 to 3:05 a.m.
NBC's Sunday finale episode of "Celebrity Apprentice" will re-air in its entirety tomorrow (Tuesday) morning from 1:05 to 3:05 a.m.More >>
NBC's Sunday finale episode of "Celebrity Apprentice" will re-air in its entirety tomorrow (Tuesday) morning from 1:05 to 3:05 a.m.More >>
Farm equipment sales surging this spring
Farm equipment sales surging this spring
Record corn prices are putting a little extra cash in farmer's pockets, and they're spending it on farm equipment, benefiting local companies like Burco Sales in Independence. "Very busy," said Shane Beatty with Burco. "Not enough hours in the day."
Record corn prices are putting a little extra cash in farmer's pockets, and they're spending it on farm equipment, benefiting local companies like Burco Sales in Independence.More >>
Record corn prices are putting a little extra cash in farmer's pockets, and they're spending it on farm equipment, benefiting local companies like Burco Sales in Independence.

"Very busy," said Shane Beatty with Burco. "Not enough hours in the day sometimes."More >>
Towns on alert for rising waters on Cedar River
Towns on alert for rising waters on Cedar River
Photo submitted by Justin DeVore
Emergency crews are dealing with flooding on the Cedar River in Charles City, where the river rose more than 9 feet since 2 a.m. Monday.More >>
Emergency crews are dealing with flooding on the Cedar River in Charles City, where the river rose more than 9 feet since 2 a.m. Monday.More >>
Gas prices go up 34 cents in past week
Gas prices go up 34 cents in past week
Average retail gasoline prices in Iowa have risen 34.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.01 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy.com.
Average retail gasoline prices in Iowa have risen 34.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.01 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy.com.More >>
Average retail gasoline prices in Iowa have risen 34.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.01 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy.com.More >>
Waterloo, CF students give trolley tours to each other
Waterloo, CF students give trolley tours to each other
Some Cedar Valley elementary students are getting a unique look at the area's history -- through the eyes of other students who live there.
Some Cedar Valley elementary students are getting a unique look at the area's history -- through the eyes of other students who live there.More >>
Some Cedar Valley elementary students are getting a unique look at the area's history -- through the eyes of other students who live there.More >>
Wind, rainstorm rips through New Hampton
Wind, rainstorm rips through New Hampton
Residents in New Hampton are cleaning up after severe weather blew through eastern Iowa Sunday night.
Residents in New Hampton are cleaning up after severe weather blew through eastern Iowa Sunday night.More >>
Residents in New Hampton are cleaning up after severe weather blew through eastern Iowa Sunday night.More >>
High winds cause damage across eastern Iowa
High winds cause damage across eastern Iowa
Viewer-submitted photo from Dysart
Reports of damage all across the KWWL viewing area were caused by several waves of severe thunderstorms across Iowa Sunday night, closing roadways and even a few schools due to debris and power outages.More >>
Reports of damage all across the KWWL viewing area were caused by several waves of severe thunderstorms across Iowa Sunday night, closing roadways and even a few schools due to debris and power outages.More >>
Many Eastern Iowans waking up without power Monday morning
Many Eastern Iowans waking up without power Monday morning
There are about 460 Iowa Rural Electric Company customers without power in eastern Iowa.
More than 9,000 Alliant Energy customers in Linn County experienced outages Tuesday morning. The company reports crews were working overnight attempting to restore power to those without power.More >>
More than 9,000 Alliant Energy customers in Linn County experienced outages Tuesday morning. The company reports crews were working overnight attempting to restore power to those without power.More >>
Floyd County sees storm damage
Floyd County sees storm damage
Officials in Floyd County confirmed they sustained damage when a severe thunderstorm came through their county late Sunday afternoon.
Officials in Floyd County confirmed they sustained damage when a severe thunderstorm came through their county late Sunday afternoon.More >>
Officials in Floyd County confirmed they sustained damage when a severe thunderstorm came through their county late Sunday afternoon.More >>
Iowa lawmakers ponder a special session
Iowa lawmakers ponder a special session
As lawmakers try to adjourn the legislative session, some wonder whether the best way to deal with a contentious health debate is to skip the matter for now and hold a special session later.More >>
As lawmakers try to adjourn the legislative session, some wonder whether the best way to deal with a contentious health debate is to skip the matter for now and hold a special session later.More >>
UPDATE WITH NAME: Former Minn. man shot by police Wednesday morning
UPDATE WITH NAME: Former Minn. man shot by police Wednesday morning
Though officials would not say which police officers were on the scene of a police shooting Wednesday morning, their online records name the first officers on scene -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009.
Online records name the first Waterloo police officers on scene in a Wednesday morning shooting -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009.More >>
Though officials would not say which police officers were on the scene of a police shooting Wednesday morning, their online records name the first officers on scene -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009.More >>
UPDATE: Closed portion of 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids to re-open Saturday
UPDATE: Closed portion of 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids to re-open Saturday
The City of Cedar Rapids says a portion of 1st Avenue East will close for five days beginning on Wednesday morning to allow for installation of a new skywalk.
The City of Cedar Rapids says a portion of 1st Avenue East, in front of the U.S. Cellular Center, will reopen late Saturday.More >>
The City of Cedar Rapids says a portion of 1st Avenue East, in front of the U.S. Cellular Center, will reopen late Saturday.More >>
UPDATE: Dubuque altercation led to shots fired, no injuries
UPDATE: Dubuque altercation led to shots fired, no injuries
Police arrested a Dubuque man after he allegedly got into an altercation with another man.
Police arrested a Dubuque man after he allegedly got into an altercation with another man.More >>
Police arrested a Dubuque man after he allegedly got into an altercation with another man.More >>
Dunkin' Donuts holds job fair for new Coralville store
Dunkin' Donuts holds job fair for new Coralville store
The new Dunkin' Donuts currently under construction in Coralville will host a job fair this weekend.
The new Dunkin' Donuts currently under construction in Coralville will host a job fair this weekend.More >>
The new Dunkin' Donuts currently under construction in Coralville will host a job fair this weekend.More >>

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May 16 ... Little Bit of Cajun
May 16 ... Little Bit of Cajun
Recipe for Cajun Rib-eye, Cheddar Potato Cakes & Corn on Cobb with Voodoo Butter Ingredients for four people 4-Ribeyes (any Steak Works) ½ cup Cajun Seasoning ( Recipe Follows) 1 Cup Voodoo ButterMore >>
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May 9 ... The Appetizers
May 9 ... The Appetizers
Recipe Duck Breast Poppers Ingredients Poppers 6 Jalapeno's Cut in Half Lengthwise and Seeded 3oz. cream Cheese cut in half ounce Rectangles 2 Duck Breast Sliced in 6 Pieces Each 6 piecesMore >>
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