KGAN-TV (Cedar Rapids, IA)

KGAN is a television station located in Iowa and is owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Meanwhile, KFXA is also an Iowa station, run by Second Generation of Iowa, Ltd, and it collaborates with Sinclair Broadcast Group for certain services. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. stands as one of the largest and most varied television broadcasting companies in the United States today. After completing some pending transactions, Sinclair will own, operate, or provide programming and sales support for 163 TV stations across 77 markets. Their television network reaches about 38.7% of households with televisions in the U.S. and includes affiliates such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Ex-city clerk for eastern Iowa town arrested following release of audit

2 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

CONESVILLE, Iowa — The former city clerk of Conesville was arrested Wednesday, a day after an audit found more than $127,000 could not be accounted for. A press release from the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office says Yamira Martinez, 33, of Columbus Junction, was arrested and charged with two counts of ongoing criminal conduct (Class B felony), two counts of first-degree theft (Class C felony), and forgery charges.
Dash cam video shows wrong-way driver in Iowa nearly cause crash

2 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

LEE COUNTY, Iowa — A wrong-way driver nearly hit an SUV head-on Tuesday, newly released dash camera video shows. The Lee County Sheriff's Office released the video on Facebook. The near-crash was captured on Highway 27 and the sheriff says it involved an impaired driver traveling the wrong way. "The vigilance and decisive action of the innocent drivers prevented what could have been a tragic outcome," Sheriff Elliott Vandenberg said in the post.
NCAA woman's wrestling national championship meet to be held in Coralville

3 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

CORALVILLE, Iowa — The NCAA women's wrestling national championships in 2026 will be held in Xtream Arena in Coralville. On Tuesday, the NCAA approved its format for its first-ever women's freestyle wrestling championships. The NCAA just officially recognized women's wrestling as its 91st championship sport this past January. The NCAA is going with 180 qualifiers in 10 weight classes for the championships. That includes 10 entries per team and one allowed from each team in each weight class.
Iowa women's bball to play in WBCA Showcase in non-conference

3 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa women's basketball team will play a pair power 4 opponents in the second annual Women's Basketball Coaches Association Showcase this season. The Hawkeyes will face Baylor on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. central time and then Miami on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. central time. The games will be played at the State Farm Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
Jewish and Iranian communities in DC express 'cautious optimism' after ceasefire agreement

4 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | John Gonzalez

Heavy police presence outside of the Israeli Embassy. (Jade Lawson, 7News)
Swimming not recommended at nine Iowa beaches, including one in eastern Iowa

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

Ahead of the hottest weekend to date this year in Iowa, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports nine beaches across the state where swimming is not recommended. One of the beaches described as vulnerable on the state's beach monitoring list is in eastern Iowa: Backbone Beach in Delaware County. The water there was last sampled on Wednesday, June 18 and the results exceeds the single sample standard for E. coli.
WATCH: Pair of new Hawkeye hoopers talk new-look Iowa men's basketball squad

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A pair of new Hawkeye men's basketball players spoke to the media for the first time. Forward Cooper Koch joined them. He is one of the few Hawkeyes that stuck around from last season after Fran McCaffery was let go. Watch the player interviews below. A pair of assistant coaches spoke to the media as well. Luke Barnwell spent the past two seasons at Texas Tech coaching under Grant McCasland. Connor Wheeler is also an assistant coach for Iowa.
One 911 board gives more insight on how much they may be paying in fees under new Iowa law

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

Des Moines — Governor Kim Reynolds gave the greenlight on changes to how Iowa's 911 boards are funded, despite concerns that 911 boards are already dealing with razon thin budgets. Now they'll be required to pay a fee to Iowa's Department of Homeland Security.
Hannah Stuelke makes USA Basketball AmeriCup roster

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Michael Howell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Iowa forward & Cedar Rapids native Hannah Stuelke was picked to join this year's USA Basketball AmeriCup roster. Some of the nation's top players join her on the roster and will compete later this summer in the 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Santiago, Chile.
Judge declines lawsuit from Riverside Casino challenging Linn County gaming license

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Kaelei Whitlatch

Thu, June 19th 2025 at 9:52 AMUpdated Thu, June 19th 2025 at 9:56 AMCedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center (Image courtesy: Cedar Rapids Development Group, P2E)CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids will continue its casino construction after an Iowa judge declined a petition from Riverside Casino challenging the validity of Linn County's license.