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Emily Schrad

Weekend Anchor and Reporter at KCRG-TV (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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  • Iowa Farmer’s Union President: Cuts to SNAP will hurt Iowa farmers

    1 week ago | kttc.com | Emily Schrad

    DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The president of the Iowa Farmer’s Union said proposed changes to the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP will hurt Iowa Farmers. The cuts total around $230 billion as part of President Trump’s so-called ‘big beautiful bill.’ Aaron Lehman said farmers are an integral part of SNAP because they’re growing the food people on the program are buying. Lehman said right now farmers are experiencing low commodity prices and a very concentrated atmosphere.

  • Got a sweet tooth? Cocoa shortage could impact your favorite sweet treats

    1 week ago | ktiv.com | Emily Schrad

    SWISHER, Iowa (KCRG) - Since the start of the year, Shawn Rife, owner of Kava House and Cafe said a cocoa shortage has had a big impact on her local business. ”We’re probably on our 4th brand. We no longer can get dark cocoa at all. We had to switch to regular cocoa and the prices of that have went up about 34%,” said Rife. With 12 to 16 desserts on the menu, Rife said constant change in supply has forced them to modify desserts and even take some out of rotation.

  • Must speak English: Truck drivers react to recent executive order

    3 weeks ago | ktiv.com | Emily Schrad

    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On Tuesday, truckers passing through Eastern Iowa shared their thoughts on President Trump’s executive order impacting truckers. The order, signed last month, requires truck drivers to read and speak English proficiently. While federal law mandates that commercial drivers speak English, the White House said it hasn’t been enforced since the Obama administration.

  • Man’s lost college class ring found in grocery store bathroom years later

    1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Emily Schrad

    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A University of Iowa alumnus has been reunited with the lost class ring he wore with pride for decades after a curious grocery store manager tracked him down. Wayne Shaw went to the University of Iowa from 1964 to 1968 before joining the U.S. Army, KCRG reports. “Graduated in ’68. I was in the two-year ROTC program, so I was commissioned in the Army on the same day as the graduation. I was in business finance and insurance,” Shaw said.

  • Mason’s Light House to hold inaugural Pickleball Tournament

    Oct 6, 2024 | msn.com | Emily Schrad

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Emily Schrad
Emily Schrad @EmilySchradTV
4 Dec 24

3D PRINTED TOYS: Check out this awesome donation to Toys For Tots on the KCRG Sunday morning newscasts this weekend! https://t.co/ER9RwvdpmM

Emily Schrad
Emily Schrad @EmilySchradTV
1 Jan 24

The Hawks are getting ready to take the field in the Citrus Bowl! Fans here in Iowa are ready to cheer them on! Where are you watching the game from? Hear from Hawk fans tonight on @KCRG https://t.co/D6hSO58Ybb

Emily Schrad
Emily Schrad @EmilySchradTV
23 Oct 23

When you think of a film studio you normally think Hollywood, but now there a space for filmmakers in Iowa! Find out more tonight on @KCRG ! https://t.co/LoUHC59hCE