Charge upgraded in attack on CR police officer

Cedar Rapids police have upgraded the charge against a 17-year-old accused of attacking a police officer who was investigating a robbery. Police spokeswoman, Cristy Hamblin, says Jose Rockiett had been charged with assault on a police officer and robbery. She says the...

Story City wind turbine repair plant to break ground

Construction will begin this week on a new "green energy" factory in central Iowa. Wednesday is the day that ground will be broken on a new wind turbine repair plant in Story City. Next Era Energy of Juno Beach, Florida, will construct the plant that will...

April marks start of volunteer month

April marks National Volunteer Month. Jody Benz, program coordinator of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services, says First Lady Mari Culver will help raise awareness of the need for volunteers at domestic abuse and youth shelters on April 25th. Benz says the...