Governor Kim Reynolds announced the State of Iowa is donating 146 protective helmets and 714 ballistic vests to Ukraine

Waterloo, IA – According to the state officials, the donations are excess equipment from the Iowa Department of Public Safety and 18 other law enforcement agencies across the state.

Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement:

“Like all Iowans, I have been horrified by the devastation and innocent life lost at the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine.

Iowans from across the state have expressed their solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine as they courageously defend their country and fight for their freedom. Our donation of helmets and vests is one small way we can show that Iowa stands with them.”

The State of Iowa is working with the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago to facilitate the collection, coordination, and shipment of the items to Ukraine.

This story will be updated as new information become available.

Waterloo Fire Rescue completed ‘live’ fire training for department personnel

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced a new partnership to expand the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state

Hy-Vee announced that select Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations in Iowa will begin offering a new COVID-19 and flu test-to-treat service as part of a pilot through eTrueNorth

The Air Quality Bureau will no longer process credit card payments over the phone after December 31, 2023, officials say

The public is invited to the 12th Annual Pelican Festival, Aug. 27 at the Hawkeye Wildlife Area

The Iowa Ornithologists’ Union is celebrating it’s 100-year anniversary as part of its annual spring meeting

“I didn’t think Covid could do what it’s done”, Mother, who lost her baby girl after contracting COVID-19 late into her pregnancy, encourages pregnant women to get vaccinated against the virus, to protect themselves and their babies

“No lawyer will take action on my behalf”, After her mother died from COVID-19 vaccine complications, woman is asking the officials to compensate her for her death

Immunocompromised man with rare genetic disorder, who has been testing positive on COVID-19 for more than 7 months, is probably the first person in the world to be cured of the virus by getting vaccinated

Building Your Small Business – Memories and Insights from Women in Business I Admire

10 Ways You Can Help Small Businesses This Holiday Season

Twelvepole Trading Post a spot to help local vendors reach customers

18-year-old arrested on drug charges following 1st Street/Division Street traffic stop

Cedar Rapids Police arrested 20-year-old man in connection with I-380 shooting

CRPD: 56-year-old man in custody for harassment and disorderly conduct

The Environmental Protection Commission will review adopted and filed rules related to solid waste and will be asked to approve designating the city of Muscatine as a participant in the Solid Waste Environmental Management System Program

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced a new partnership to expand the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state

Cedar Rapids Firefighters responded to structure fire on Johnson Ave NW; no injuries reported

Panthers pummel St. Ambrose for first win

Kennedy explodes for 48 points in win over Waterloo West

USHL/Waterloo Black Hawks Announce Schedule For 2020/21 Season

A couple and their dog were rescued from a snow-trapped cabin after nearly 2 months

Another Sunny Week

First Alert Forecast