Brian Tabick

Cedar Rapids

Reporter at KCRG-TV (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Reporter @KCRG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Opinions are my own and not that of my employer.

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Memorial Day mattress sales spur increased donations for Cedar Rapids nonprofit

1 month ago | ktiv.com | Brian Tabick

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids nonprofit said Memorial Day shopping habits at some stores have helped them create jobs for people who might otherwise be unable to find work. Willis Dady Homeless Services launched its “mattress recycling” program in January, but it could be busier than ever, thanks to an increase in Memorial Day mattress sales.
DNR continues to work on derecho cleanup on some pieces of public land

2 months ago | ktiv.com | Brian Tabick

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Nearly 5 years after the 2020 derecho, some places still look like a snapshot in time. Trees are down, broken limbs cover the ground, and massive root balls are exposed. A lot of that damage is on public hunting land. The Department of Natural Resources keeps pieces of property there, preserves them for conservation, and creates habitats for wildlife. Doug Wyman is a lifelong hunter. “Was hunting with my dad when I was like 7 years old,” he said.
Two Northeast Iowa school boards hold closed meeting after joint superintendent’s social media comments create uproar

2 months ago | kttc.com | Brian Tabick

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On Wednesday, the Central Community School Board and Eastern Allamakee School Board had an unusual, closed-session meeting. This comes after an uproar over a now-deleted social media post on Superintendent Nick Trenkamp’s Facebook page. Around 2 community members and staff sat in the hallway outside the board meeting waiting for an answer.
Eastern Iowa farmer says tariffs are a necessary evil

2 months ago | ktiv.com | Brian Tabick

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - “I don’t like them, but I think it’s a necessary evil right at the moment,” said Benton Co. Farmer Lance Lillibridge. That’s what one Eastern Iowa farmer had to say about the President’s plan to increase tariffs, which is necessary. Iowa soybean farmers could feel a direct impact from China’s retaliatory tariff threat. China is the largest consumer of US soybeans. The USDA said it bought nearly $13 billion worth of the American crop last year.
More housing coming to downtown Cedar Rapids

Nov 12, 2024 | msn.com | Brian Tabick

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Some badly needed rain!

Nov 9, 2024 | wbng.com | Brian Tabick

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Increasing clouds. Low 32 (28-34) Wind Becoming S 3-8 mphwbng(wbng)SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain and showers. 0-.25″ 70% High 54 Wind S 10-15 mphSUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers. .25″ Low 44 Wind SW 10-15 G20 mphMONDAY, VETERANS DAY: Mostly cloudy, showers. 0-.05″ 30% High 58 Low 40TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, a few showers. 20% High 46 Low 28WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. High 50 Low 38THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, rain and showers 40% High 50 Low 36FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy.
Hiawatha Fire Station 2 ready to respond

Aug 21, 2024 | kcrg.com | Brian Tabick

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hiawatha Fire Department said its new building means faster response times for those experiencing an emergency. More than 90% of the calls Hiawatha responds to are medical. At a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the new building, kids tested out their firefighting skills and walked around the new building on the north side of Hiawatha. Denise Stejskal said it was a chance to see all the latest equipment.
CRB isn't working effectively

Aug 13, 2024 | kcrg.com | Brian Tabick

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A former Cedar Rapids Review Board member described her time on the board as a photo-op more than working to hold police accountable. This comes after our i9 investigation into the limited access the public has to police body camera footage. One criminal professor told us independent police review boards are an answer to balancing public accountability with secrecy needed in police investigations.
lack of access to police body camera footage

Aug 12, 2024 | kcrg.com | Brian Tabick

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A professor of criminology said police worn body camera footage should be made more available to the public, but it's not happening in Iowa. "When we make it so damn difficult to get the footage, we're losing that key part of it which is to be transparent," said Dr. Eric Bronson, a Criminal Justice Professor at Roger Williams University's School of Justice Studies.
Copper theft remains a persistent issue

Aug 9, 2024 | kcrg.com | Brian Tabick

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids businesses are dealing with the ongoing problem of thieves stealing copper from all types of places. The US Energy Department said a billion dollars a year and 96% of what's taken in copper. Cedar Rapids Police said copper was a hot commodity. It received a few reports each week of people stealing metal from construction sites, abandoned buildings, and A/C units located in out-of-sight places.