Flooding and Boston Bombing Dominate the News: Marion and Cedar Rapids Headlines, April 17

In a strange bit of timing, a disaster drill involving a fake explosion Cedar Rapids was already scheduled for the same week as a real disaster in Boston. (KCRG)

Cedar Rapids prepped its flood protections for a series of rainy days to come. (Gazette)

A KGAN feature on Cedar Ridge Winery in Swisher.

Authorities are seeking a missing man who was last seen in Cedar Rapids. (KCRG)

Iowa doctors weigh in on the future of Iowa medical care. (KGAN)

How technology is helping with flood predictions. (KGAN)

Cedar Rapids Washington football and baseball coach Tom Lombardi has had a complaint filed against him for bullying. (Iowa Prep Sports)

The U.S. Senate rejected the most likely of suggested gun control measures to pass, meaning that likely most will not pass. (Gazette)

A KGAN story on how to talk to young children about tragedy. 

Proof of that time worn adage: family that robs banks together and gets caught together goes to federal prison together. (the Gazette)