Jill Kasparie
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Marion Prepares for Work to Begin on Roundabout Projects
Drivers in Marion will soon see construction of roundabouts in the heart of the city. → Read More
Iowa City to Spend Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars on Hickory Hill Park
Planners, city leaders and park lovers are developing a master plan for Hickory Hill Park. → Read More
New School Meal Program Helps Districts with High Poverty Levels
A new, federal school meal program that helps districts with high poverty rates is gaining ground in Iowa. → Read More
Cedar Rapids School Board Sets Calendar for Next Year with Early Dismissals Every Friday
Students in Cedar Rapids will end their school days early every Friday next year. On Monday night, the school board voted and approved the district's calendar after administrators proposed a revised version to reflect people's concerns. → Read More
98 Percent of Van Buren Elementary Students Test Proficient in Reading on Assessment
Recent assessment test results showed 98 percent of the Kindergarteners at Van Buren Elementary scored as proficient in basic reading. That means 56 out of 57 kindergarten students were proficient. → Read More
District Moving Forward with Equity Action Plan Despite Termination of Consultant
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is considering the next steps after terminating its contract with its equity consultant. District leaders said they are going to keep moving forward with their Equity Action Plan.. → Read More
Valentine's Love: 102-Year-Old Couple Married Nearly 80 Years
Valentine’s Day is a day about relationships, and one couple that lives at Summit Pointe Senior Living in Marion definitely knows a thing or two about relationships. This August they'll celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary. → Read More
Several injuries reported in crashes on Interstate 80
The Iowa State Patrol is asking people to avoid westbound Interstate 80 near West Branch because of a couple of crashes involving several vehicles. → Read More
District Takes Action Following Threat to Prairie High School
College Community School District leaders are taking action following word of a threat to Prairie High School. → Read More
College Community School District Bond Issue Passes on Second Try
The College Community District is receiving $49.5 million after voters approved a bond issue Tuesday night. → Read More
High School Student Leads Precinct as Caucus Chair
A 16-year-old might not be able to caucus for a candidate, but she can lead the caucus. That's exactly what happened at Alburnett High School on Monday night with fifty people in the room. Madison Wolfe,... → Read More
Schools Actively Push for More State Funding
School administrators said another year of stagnant education funding could have big impacts on schools, according to the results of a survey released by Iowa lawmakers on Tuesday. → Read More
New Propane-Fueled School Buses Help Schools During Harsh Winter Temperatures
School districts in eastern Iowa are turning to a different fuel to power their school buses. The Cedar Rapids School District has purchased seven new propane buses to replace older diesel models. → Read More
Volunteers Add Finishing Touches to New Garrison Library
Volunteers have finished adding the final touches to the new Garrison Public Library. The library board has been working to get to this point since July of 2011. That's when a strong windstorm damaged the former library building. → Read More
Hospital-Visiting Pup Ready to Win World Dog Award Contest
A pup is going on another adventure in hopes of winning a top prize. Sissy the Schnauzer ran away from home one night last February. She walked several blocks to Mercy Medical Center to find her owner. → Read More
Mother Mosque of America Requests A Visit From Donald Trump
The Mother Mosque of America in Cedar Rapids is reaching out to Donald Trump about his views on Muslims. The Imam, or worship leader, is inviting the GOP presidential front-runner to visit and meet with members of the Muslim congregation. → Read More
Families Prepare to Honor Loved Ones in Rose Parade
New Year's Day will be a big day for Hawkeye football fans, but it'll also be special for many other Iowans for another reason. For more than a decade the Iowa Donor Network has helped create the Donate Life Rose Parade Float in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. It's sponsoring three families to take part in the parade and other festivities. → Read More
Light Display Fulfills Holiday Dream for 82-Year-Old Marion Man
Many got together Tuesday night to celebrate the recent completion of work on a holiday light display at Summit Pointe Senior Living in Marion. The display holds a special meaning for one of the residents. → Read More
City Running Out of Time to Use Lead-Based Paint Grant Money
Time is running out for the city of Cedar Rapids to use federal grant money through a program called CR Hazard Hunters. Some homeowners in Cedar Rapids can apply for money to get rid of lead-based paint hazards in their houses. → Read More
Inside Prison: Inmates & Volunteers Create Musical Performance
A group that started back in 2009 is still going strong. They call themselves the Oakdale Community Choir. → Read More