CEDAR RAPIDS - A few thousand people are currently without power in Linn County. Nancy Craig with Alliant Energy says around 1,350 customers in Southeast Cedar Rapids are without power. The problem is believed to be weather related. A crew is searching for the cause of the outage or downed line now. Full Story »
IOWA CITY - Hundreds of University of Iowa students took part in a snow ball fight on the Pentacrest Wednesday night. Students organized the entire snowball fight on Facebook. Full Story »
CEDAR RAPIDS - Schools inevitably close when winter weather strikes, but it's not often that many businesses follow suit. If you happened to be out and about Wednesday, you probably noticed more "closed" signs on businesses than normal for the mid-week. Full Story »
CEDAR RAPIDS - The City of Cedar Rapids has received roughly 10 inches of snow between December 8th and 9th. It is currently under a blizzard warning from the National Weather Service. Extensive white out and drifting conditions are being seen in the more rural sections of the city. Full Story »
DUBUQUE - School and church cancellations are pretty common when the snow falls. But as you've seen scrolling on the bottom of the screen, the storm forced hundreds of businesses to close. That includes businesses that aim to entertain. Full Story »
I noticed our trampoline was covered with snow the morning of Dec. 9th, it looked just like a huge pie. it was beautiful! Full Story »
CEDAR RAPIDS - The on ramp from eastbound Hwy 30 onto southbound I380 is closed due to a semi that is broken down. The on ramp will be closed for a minimum of 2 hours so the semi can be towed. Full Story »
Our 1 year-old Golden Retriever, Nya, prefers to be out and playing in the snow. Every time she goes outside she runs psycho laps in the snow. I wish I had the same love for snow.... Full Story »
NASHUA (AP) - Six hunters in northeast Iowa have been rescued from a sinking boat. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office says the group crossed the ice on a local river Tuesday but took a boat along as a precaution. Full Story »
As the snow rolled in last night. The neighborhood snow movers started shoveling out the drives and sidewalks for everyone in the neighborhood. A lot of hard work and dedication was put into the effort of keeping the drives and walks free of snow. After hours of hard work the neighborhood snow movers decided to warm up with a little fire. Taking a nice little break was ideal after all the ... Full Story »
DES MOINES (AP) - A storm that has now claimed at least 12 lives continues to move eastward, leaving roads impassable under high snowdrifts. Parts of New England are bracing for bone-chilling wind gusts, in addition to a foot of snow. Full Story »
DES MOINES (AP) - Hundreds of motorists have been stranded on Iowa roads as a dangerous snow storm makes roads in some spots impassable. Courtney Greene, a spokeswoman with the Iowa Department of Public Safety, says hundreds of motorists were stranded overnight Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Full Story »
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Thousands of University of Wisconsin-Madison students hurled snowballs at one another in a massive snowball fight on campus Wednesday. Full Story »
CEDAR FALLS - Iowa's men's basketball players get more than their full of Cedar Falls, and may get to enjoy more of it. The Hawkeyes remain stuck in Cedar Falls and may get to spend another night here. Full Story »
EARLY (AP) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has lifted a boil advisory for public drinking water in the city of Early. Authorities say a break in the water main on Monday drained the water tower, creating the potential for bacterial contamination. Full Story »
MARION - Marion Police confirm there is a body hanging in a tree near the intersection of 7th Avenue and 3rd Street. Calls to dispatch to report the incident came in around 1:35 Wednesday afternoon. Full Story »
This is what I came outside to see this morning. What a difference a day makes in Waterloo Iowa! Full Story »
WASHINGTON (AP) - Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin says he has secured $9.4 million for what he calls vital education and health care initiatives across central Iowa. Full Story »
IOWA CITY (AP) - Throwing snowballs is all fun and games until it is determined the snow is not the only thing contributing to the joy. Iowa City police early Wednesday arrested a man after receiving a complaint of someone throwing snowballs at moving vehicles. Full Story »
Before the nastiness really hit (12/8), my son wanted to go out and play in the snow. So he and Dad got bundled up and braved the starting wind and played outside with the dogs while I took photos then came in and made them both hot chocolate with marshmallows. Full Story »
CEDAR RAIPDS - As you're lacing up those boots, the Iowa Department of Public health has a few reminders for you. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages Iowans to remember their health as they clear their driveways and sidewalks. Full Story »
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CEDAR FALLS (AP) - A survey of University of Northern Iowa faculty has found there is little support for a pay cut to help solve the school's budget woes. Full Story »
CEDAR RAPIDS - Despite the blizzard outside, police say that the Check n’ Go at 353 Edgewood Rd NW was robbed on Wednesday at about 11:10 a.m. Police say that two black males, one about 6’2” and the other 5’10”, both thin build, both wearing red hoodies, robbed the store. Full Story »
We received about 10.5 inches of new snow in NE CR out by Seminole Valley Park NE CR.... By submitting a comment to this web site, I affirm that I have read, understand, agree to and shall abide by the following rules and regulations as a term and condition of all comments which I may post. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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