Ellis harbor in cedar rapids. Samantha, youve talked to one association thats seen success from a Neighborhood Watch . Even the boat houses here in ellis harbor need protection. And i spoke to the president of the Neighborhood Association who says the key to success is neighbors keeping an eye out for neighbors. We had a crime spree about three years ago that crime spree didnt last long because of a we came close to catching him the first time and he came back about a week later and we caught him the second time because barry was very attentive and figured it out and called police. As president of the ellis harbor Neighborhood Association don steichen works closely with police, and he says its made a big difference in safety. 20 04 12;06 we have a monthly meeting and we have a them. He gives us the statistics of our neighborhood, the problems that occurred in that neighborhood and around town and gives us advice like making sure our doors are locked and putting stuff away Cedar Rapids
Go to a converted center that is currently excelsior middle school. And 10th through 12th graders would attend linnmar high school. Kcrg tv nines jordee kalk was at tonights School Board Meeting and joins us now. Jordee, why does this district feel this is the best plan . The district says all of its Elementary Schools are over capacity. And the middle schools are almost at capacity. I spoke with the superintendent after tonights meeting. He says hes ready to get this plan in motion. To pass a bond referendum. The Linn Mar School board unanimously voted in favor of the restructurin g plan at monday nights meeting. Superintendent quintin shepherd, and the school board, agreed capacity is at the point where something needs to change and this is the least expensive option. 18 18, we realize we have to take a whole lot of people from throughout the community and get them on board to this idea of what its going to look like figuring out a way to introduce this plan to voters. That would inc
Departs on wednesday afternoon. Clouds should linger well into thursday with a return to much above normal temperatures by friday. In fact, many areas have a good shot at 70 degrees again by friday afternoon, with warmer than normal temperatures going well into next week as well. Today isolated showers developing late in the afternoon and evening. Wind se 1020. High 56 tonight showers and a few thunderstorm s likely. Windy. Wind se 1525. Low 50 tomorrow showers and a few thunderstorm s likely, mostly in the morning. Windy at times. Wind var 1020. High 56 tom. Night mostly cloudy and cooler. Wind nw 515. Low 42 for a second term in the us congress. Hes running against democrat Monica Vernon in iowas first congressiona l district. Kcrgtv9s Katie Wiedemann talked with blum about his bid for re election. Congressman rod blum will be the first person to tell you where he came from. I am a Small Business man whos operated in the private sector for my entire career. I ran for one reason and o
Today will be fantastic as highs rise into the middle to upper 70s. The continued lack of mugginess will also be nice. This weekend, High Pressure is a lock and will keep the upcoming weekend quiet with moderating temperatures into the 80s for sunday and especially labor day. Next week, our weather should trend a little more active with thunderstorms possible on tuesday and wednesday. Have a great week mostly sunny, high around 77. Tonight clear, low around 54. Tomorrow mostly sunny, high around 79. Sunday mostly sunny, high around 82. Anks kaj. Football season. Its fry fest, which kicks off in just a few hours. Kcrgtv nines brea love joins us live from the iowa river landing. Brea, whats special about this year . Chris and nicole, its a hawkeye. From the block party, to the trade show, to the huge pep rally it should be a good time for all fans. Im standing here with. Clarissa kane, brian mcdonald, tom ondrejicka. Could you tell us about some of the events happening . What kind of thi
For years and have handled thousands of situations and has been a good officer for us. In this one situation he did lose his temper and we did address it and it was addressed appropriately. Police chief dan trelka says he understands wittmayer was in a stressful situation. Nat police say the chase ended after keller hit tire puncturing sticks. During this, Authorities Say kellers car nearly hit wittmayer. Was almost struck under any circumstance s we dont condone that type of behavior now wittmayer will not face any criminal charges. A state prosecutor claims charges are not warranted because jurors could potentially understand why wittmayer was upset. 42 13, trelka as officers, whether people believe it or not. Were human 23 10 leon police get upset too. Community activist leon mosley agrees the wittmayers behavior is uncalled for. Have to do, but theres no need. However mosley says there is a broader issue at stake in this community and that, he says, is respect. 27 01, we dont talk