Chris Carson
Go Green Week Day #4: Eco-Friendly At School
We're celebrating Earth Day with environmentally friendly tips all week. So far we've looked at travel tips, and some general tips for around the house and in the yard. Today, we take the tips to school. There's some action things kids and parents can do to encourage their schools/classmates to be more eco-friendly.
Go Green Week Day #3: Eco-Friendly Tips in the Yard
We're celebrating Earth Day with environmentally friendly tips all week. So far we've looked at travel tips, and some general tips for around the house. Today, it's time to get outdoors, and take a look at some things to take note of when working in the yard!
Go Green Week Day #2: Eco-Friendly Tips at Home
Happy Earth Day! All this week, as we celebrate Earth Day, we're looking at ways to be more environmentally friendly. Yesterday, we took a look at travel tips. Today, we're looking at things you can do around your home.
Go Green Week Day #1: Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
Once a year, around Earth Day, we take a week to reflect on the environment, and how we can all do our part to make environmentally friendly decisions. So, all this week, we're giving you some awesome Eco-Friendly tips you and your family can immediately act on to become more environmentally friendly. Today, we focus on tips for travel!
A Swift Kick to The Head Can Save Your Life
The video went viral yesterday of the kid who decided to take a selfie right next to the train tracks, and gets a swift boot to the head courtesy of the conductor. No doubt the kid was a moron. But was the conductor really a jerk... or a huge HERO?
And the Casino Vote is…
Today was the day of the vote from the Iowa Gaming Commission to decide whether or not Cedar Rapids would be getting the new Cedar Crossing casino. There were a total of 5 votes to be cast.
Eagle Watching (Live Feed)
Everyone loves to eagle watch. It’s impossible not to sit silently and watch them soar, fish or just sit on a high branch. But as you might know, thanks to the Raptor Resource Project, we've been able to get a much closer view over the past couple year in Decorah...
Big Day for Cedar Crossing Casino!
In case you weren't tipped off by all the red ribbons and this big sign on the corner of 1st and 1st, today is a BIG day for the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino, as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is in town today.
Another Major Recall From Graco
If you've got your kiddos in a Graco car seat, you're going to want to pay close attention. You may have heard they had a massive recall last month. Well, that recall has just gotten bigger.
Stay Off The Ice!
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department is urging all citizens to stay off area waterways still covered by thin layers of ice. The recent warming trend has melted a significant layer of the ice and some area waterways are not safe.
Outdoor enthusiasts should be particularly careful near bridges, thoroughfares, culverts and wherever else there may be currents flowing underneath as ice in these areas may