Leigh Williams

2 months ago | mdmh-cedarrapids.com | Leigh Williams

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – On Wednesday, a record number of vehicles collided with Iowa DOT snow plow personnel. According to Craig Bargfrede, Iowa DOT winter operations administrator, “I must admit that I was a little surprised at the number, yes.”A single-day record of fifteen vehicles collided with the Iowa Department of Transportation’s snow plows on Wednesday.

2 months ago | mdmh-cedarrapids.com | Leigh Williams

Des Moines, Iowa – An additional Grandstand Act has been announced by the Iowa State Fair organizers for the 2025 fair. On August 17, the final night of the event, Kidz Bop will play. On Friday, tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m.The “Kidz Bop Live Certified Bop Tour” includes the performance. Music from Kidz Bop’s most recent album, “Kidz Bop 50,” is anticipated to be featured on the setlist. Additionally, Kidz Bop gave a performance on the final day of the Iowa State Fair in 2024.

2 months ago | mdmh-cedarrapids.com | Leigh Williams

Des Moines, Iowa – A bill to limit the use of “personal electronic devices” during class hours was advanced by Iowa lawmakers. On Thursday, Senate Study Bill 1065 was approved by a Senate subcommittee. The law was submitted in January by Governor Kim Reynolds. Mobile phones, smartphones, video game consoles, and portable media players are all considered “personal electronic devices” under the bill. According to the measure, all Iowa schools would have to implement a minimal standard by July 1.

2 months ago | mdmh-cedarrapids.com | Leigh Williams

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Many people use tattoos as a means of expressing anything, from art to life events. And Sunday’s “The Story Continues; Semicolon Tattoo Event” hosted by Foundation 2 Crisis Services is assisting folks in doing precisely that. For the event, the mental health charity has teamed up with local artists, including tattoo artist Lindsay Shriver, for the third year. A sheet of patterns with a semi-colon design incorporated into each one is available for selection.

2 months ago | mdmh-cedarrapids.com | Leigh Williams

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – In Maui, Hawaii, Todd Montgomery of Cedar Rapids completed his final of 55 marathons, formally fulfilling his 15-year goal of running a marathon in every state. Montgomery remarked, “I noticed on the internet that some people were participating in the 50 States Challenge.” “I found it intriguing.”For Montgomery, the 50 State Marathon Challenge serves as a link between his two passions: running and traveling the world.