Emily Schrad
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
Cedar Rapids
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Emily Schrad joined KCRG-TV9 as a morning anchor/reporter in January of 2022. She joins from her first market as a mulit-media journalist at KTIV News 4 in Sioux City where she started as an intern and then went full time after graduation.
Emily graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media & Journalism and a minor in Creative Writing. During her time at USD she was involved in student media through Coyote News and Coyote Radio. Go Yotes!
She is excited to be a part of the community and report on stories in the Cedar Rapids area!
Education
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|By Emily Schrad
It’s a staple not only in Eastern Iowa but throughout the Midwest. But with the fluctuating temperatures we’ve seen this winter... not all ice is always safe to be on.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:29 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Leaders said some of those goals include giving back to the community they work in.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Democrats chose Rita Hart to be their party leader on Saturday.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 7:20 AM CST
|By Emily Schrad
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, the TV9 Crew is here to give you a few ideas for snacks for your parties!
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:15 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
After looking around at different schools for Ali to attend, they ended up choosing Xavier. The Schuchmann’s said it was the right decision for their family... and they say they’re in support of the bill.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:23 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Matt Ford with Skogman Reality said those frustrated by last year’s housing frenzy might want to try again this year, even with interest rates higher.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:15 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Both sides of the issue were equally represented - but only a fraction of those who wanted a turn at the mic got one Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:13 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
But because of a computer system failure, the FFA grounded thousands of flights across the U-S... Including at CID.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
One of the big topics was her school voucher program.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 11:26 AM CST
|By Emily Schrad
PJ said being a 9 Who Care nominee is motivation to continue helping the organization.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
One big thing he said was that even if you’ve never used an AED, the device will talk you through you step by step on how to run it.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 8:34 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
It happened around 6:45 Monday night.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 10:29 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The church’s office manager Stormy Garretson said the pipe was leaking for days before the break was discovered.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
John Clymer a Service technician with Master said if you do have a pipe burst, make sure to turn your water off right away and then call your insurance.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Trooper Bob Conrad said even though we got through the strong winds, snow and ice Wednesday through Saturday, he still advises taking things slow.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 4:57 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Beacon of Light ministries started its ‘100 in 24′ community initiative in October to help Black families reach their goal of becoming homeowners.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
This nearly 50-million dollar bond would help fund renovation projects at the elementary, middle and high school levels. It would also include building a new pre-k to sixth-grade elementary school in Van Horne.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 4:57 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
If you pull up to the Frerick house this Christmas, you’ll notice it’s a little scaled back. Ron says now that he’s getting older, he wants to take time to go see other displays around town.
‘It is a major trigger:’ Holidays can bring extra stress for those recovering from alcohol addiction
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 4:56 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
While the holidays often include more time with, Reitzler says many who are in recovery can feel a sense of shame or guilt because of what their addiction has done to loved ones.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The 350-mile pipeline would run through Linn, Cedar, Scott and Clinton counties.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 11:30 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The first phase of the project is set to start late summer/early fall of 2024.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
That stretch of highway will widen from four to six lanes and the airport interchange at Wright Brothers Boulevard will be turned into a Diverging Diamond Interchange.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 9:12 AM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The KCRG-TV9 team is sharing their favorite festive treat recipes throughout this holiday season!
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:12 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
They decided to do a food drive for Metro Catholic Outreach and set fun activities with corresponding donation goals.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Cottingham and Butler wanted to buy and tear down the building in order to build a new daycare center to help serve its employees.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 5:09 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The judge determined the truck’s driver was looking at a Facebook notification, which she said is not a crime.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 8:55 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The decision comes after current council member Janice Weiner was elected to the Iowa Senate.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Officers shopped with families as they picked out winter essentials like coats, gloves, hats, snow pants and more.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
It’s helping the more than 1,000 English Language Learners in the Ottumwa School district learn in the classroom in their native language.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
”I want to remain as independent as long as I can. And right now... it’s very iffy,” said Judy Mckillip, resident.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
It includes live actors, animatronics, and everything in between. Fluffy said it only takes seven days to set up the whole attraction.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
What I hear on the campaign trail is the economy, jobs, inflation prices, crime, the border 87,000, IRS agents and college loan forgiveness. Those are the things I hear about,” said Miller-Meeks.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
In his “state of the city” address to the public, Mayor Brad Cavanagh says the budget approved by the Council will add 7 new firefighters and a third full-time ambulance.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 9:49 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
The Cedar Rapids Community School Board voted to hire Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates consulting firm in the search for a new superintendent.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
The 70-year-old must serve 70% of that sentence before he’s eligible for parole.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
he session gave the chance for parents and community members to be heard on what they want to be included in the new school.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 8:51 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
A way to communicate with English Language Learners is crucial for that district, which has more than 1,000 such students.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
”Pumpkins typically do better in dry weather than they do in wet weather,"' said Dean Sherman.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
The program has three phases. The first is financial literacy. The next phase is credit rebuilding. Finally, phase three is ‘Let’s go get that home’
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 4:15 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
After years of working together, Kirkwood Community College and the Eastern Iowa Airport announced Wednesday they received funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to fund their new ‘Aviation Maintenance Technology program.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 9:37 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
In a records request to the district, our i-9 team learned that Linn-Mar’s director of technology services Jeri Ramos was researching ransomware attacks after the initial incident.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
The long legs of the sculpture represent rising above life’s challenges and the different colored origami cranes each represent a different kind of cancer.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
With a little bit of elbow grease... and determination... students from the Independence school district took time during their homecoming week to give back to the community... Cleaning gravestones at Oakwood Cemetery.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
The clinic serves those who don’t have health insurance.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
It’s set to teach community members about how to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
Kaylin Wise is a second-year Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene student. She says the new center is a great place for students to be able to gather and feel safe.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
They say across the five-county area they serve, affordable housing, child care and safety net services are the biggest challenges people are facing right now.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 10:17 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
Coralville is looking to receive $2.4 million dollars of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s “Destination Iowa” grant money to help with the project.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 9:44 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
The 350-mile pipeline would run through Linn, Johnson, Cedar, Scott and Clinton counties.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
”I think it’s just putting young people and students in general in a position that maybe allow them to move a little more quickly on with their lives,” said Coleman.
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