by Matt Kelley | Dec 30, 2010 | Weather
Foggy skies have grounded some flights at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. The airport saw several delays and cancellations Wednesday and officials are predicting more problems over the next couple of days. Spokeswoman Pam Hinman says the foggy weather comes...
by Dar Danielson | Dec 30, 2010 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Human Interest
The Hall Perrine Foundation is giving a $3-million grant to the effort to rebuild the flooded Cedar Rapids Public Library. Grants from FEMA and that state will pay for most of the estimated $45-million cost of rebuilding and putting in new updated technology. Library...
by O. Kay Henderson | Dec 30, 2010 | Politics & Government, Recreation / Entertainment
A new state audit of the state’s Alcoholic Beverages Division finds a few discrepancies, but nothing like what was found in an audit of the agency that identified millions of dollars worth questionable spending. The former administrator of the Alcoholic...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Dec 30, 2010 | Sports
U.N.I.’s school record home court winning streak was snapped by Missouri State as the Panthers dropped their Missouri Valley Conference opener 58-57. Missouri State hit a three pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining and the Panthers missed a long shot at the buzzer....
by Todd Kimm | Dec 30, 2010 | Sports
The Iowa Hawkeyes could not stay with hot-shooting Illinois as the Hawkeyes dropped an 87-77 decision in their Big Ten opener in Iowa City. Illinois hit a sizzling 66 % for the game, made 13 of 18 shots from three point range and took control with a 17-0 run in the...
