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About Ellen Kurt/SourceMedia Group News

Ellen was an intern at SourceMedia Group in 2010.

Block by Block receives Rebuild Iowa Award for Service

As Block by Block celebrates their first year, they found out they were going to receive the Rebuild Iowa Award for Service. This award is given to groups who have helped in the aftermath of the 2008 floods and tornadoes … Continue reading

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Maquoketa Valley High School hosts Lake Delhi relief meeting

Over 350 residents of the Lake Delhi area packed the Maquoketa Valley High School Auditorium tonight to hear just how they can take their next steps.  The Red Cross handed out spaghetti meals and water before the meeting.  Bi-County Disposal was also available … Continue reading

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Fraternity members bike 4,000 miles to raise awareness for disabilities

Cedar Rapids resident Joyce Moorehouse didn’t know when she got in the car at age six that that car ride would change her life. Moorehouse got into an accident that day that paralyzed her entire right side. “I haven’t been … Continue reading

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Independence museum showing largest tractor in the world

Independence-The world’s biggest tractor has made it’s way to Iowa. Those visiting Heartland Acres in Independence have the opportunity to see the tractor. Big Bud was created in Montana in 1977. The tractor is 27 feet long, 20 feet wide, … Continue reading

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Ghost Players re-unite in Dyersville

Dyersville-”If you build it they will come” is the famous line from the Field of Dreams. Tonight at Jenk Park in Dyersville, it was more like “if you re-unite them, the crowd will come.” Over 500 people filled the stadium … Continue reading

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Iowa River bridge jump sends four to jail

Three  men and one woman are in jail tonight after jumping off a bridge into the Iowa River while under the influence of alcohol. Tama County law enforcement was called to the scene around 5:30 by a someone who was passing by … Continue reading

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Accident on I-380

UPDATE: PIC AND DETAILS posted by KATIE STINSON Authorities responded to a roll-over crash on the northbound lanes of Interstate 380 between North Liberty and Swisher at mile-marker 7 Monday afternoon. According to an Iowa State Patrol accident report  Macie … Continue reading

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Exploring Hoover’s attic

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is allowing visitors to explore the items from Herbert Hoover’s attic. The curators at the museum had some interesting things they thought should go on display, but they didn’t have any central theme … Continue reading

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Marine band rocks downtown Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS- A crowd of people flooded the downtown last evening to hear the beats of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The band from Cherry Point, N.C. played five concerts, including last night’s, as part of this weekend’s Freedom … Continue reading

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