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Jesup fourth grader qualifies for National Archery Championship
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (232+ words) Emma is representing the Jesup Archery program JESUP, Iowa - What started in 2014 with just 35 students has grown into a thriving archery program in Jesup, introducing young athletes to a sport many local families had never considered before. Now, one of…...
Severe Storms Tonight, Next Week
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (201+ words) KWWL Tornado Watch from SUN 8: 07 PM CDT until MON 3: 00 AM CDT Tonight, significant severe weather is possible across the Waterloo and surrounding Iowa regions. Strong storms are expected to develop in western Iowa this evening and propagate eastward overnight into…...
A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed | News | kwwl. com
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1760+ words) People wait to get vaccinated for measles at a health center in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua state, Mexico, in April 2025. A health worker prepares a dose of the measles vaccine in shopping mall in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, April 2025. A health…...
EAA Young Eagles holds annual Kids Fly Free program
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (138+ words) KWWL WATERLOO, Iowa - The EAA Young Eagles held their annual Kids Fly Free program at the Waterloo Regional Airport on Saturday, giving more than 100 kids 15 to 20-minutes rides over Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Experienced pilots have been leading the program…...
Fuel and farm experts explain impacts of E-15 and potential passage of bill
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (202+ words) The bill is headed to the Senate for a final vote. (KWWL) The U. S. House has passed legislation that would allow the nationwide, year round sale of E15 gasoline, fuel blended with 15% ethanol, a move supporters say could provide a major boost…...
Cedar Rapids' Czech Village hosts 48th annual Houby Days
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (124+ words) KWWL CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Czech Village in Cedar Rapids hosted the 48th annual Houby Days Saturday, a spring celebration for Czech and Slovak culture and heritage. The event feature live music, folk dancing, a variety of vendors, and mushroom-themed activities....
Cedar Rapids launches carry in, carry out park initiative
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (193+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Cedar Rapids is asking people to take their trash with them when they leave parks and trails. The city launched its Carry In, Carry Out initiative to keep public spaces clean and well-maintained. The program encourages visitors…...
Severe Storms, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (177+ words) Severe weather conditions are possible across our area late tonight and into Sunday morning. We are keeping a close watch on these storms, with large hail and damaging winds being the main concerns. Pockets of heavy rain are also possible,…...
Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (447+ words) Almost every month, Justin Burton and his graduate students step out of the lab and bring loud, colorful experiments to younger students. "ATLANTA, Georgia (WUPA) -- Inside a small lab at Emory University's Math & Science Center, physicist Justin Burton spends his…...
TRACKING: More storms possible, warm, windy and humid.
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (156+ words) Tonight: Scattered showers/storms tapering off. Low: 58. Winds: SW 5-15 mph. Saturday [Level 2 out of 5 severe risk]: Mostly sunny and warm. Isolated storms are possible late afternoon and into the evening. High: 85. Winds: NE 5-10 mph. Saturday Night [Level 2 out of 5 severe…...