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Rain moves in Monday, and Marion's Kiah Stokes wins a fourth WNBA title
Plus, Eastbank Venue lights up teal Monday for Alzheimer's awareness.
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Weather
Rain moves into Cedar Rapids on Monday. The morning commute should stay dry, then scattered showers and a few storms arrive by late morning, with south winds gusting up to 30 mph at times and highs in the mid to upper 60s. KCRG
WNBA
Marion native Kiah Stokes won her fourth WNBA title Saturday as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the Finals. The Linn-Mar High School graduate had 13 rebounds and two blocks in the clincher, and her 18 blocks for the series set a Finals record. KGAN
Missing
The Marion Police Department issued an operation quickfind for Troy Hansen, who is 5'8" and about 135 pounds. He was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, near 2547 Margaret Lane in Central City, and anyone with information should contact Marion Police. KCRG
Teal lights
Eastbank Venue in Cedar Rapids is one of 29 Iowa landmarks lighting up in teal Monday for the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Light the World in Teal campaign. They join 1,750 sites in all 50 states. NewsRadio 1040 WHO
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Kiah Stokes set a Finals record in the Valkyries' title run
- 18
- blocks, a WNBA Finals record
- 13
- rebounds in Game 7
- 68-63
- Valkyries' Game 7 win over Atlanta
- 4
- WNBA titles for Stokes
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Rain moves in Monday, and Marion's Kiah Stokes wins a fourth WNBA title
Plus, Eastbank Venue lights up teal Monday for Alzheimer's awareness.
The TLDR
- Showers and a few storms arrive by late morning Monday
- Marion's Kiah Stokes wins her fourth WNBA title
- Marion police ask for help finding Troy Hansen
Around Cedar Rapids
From NewsRadio 1040 WHO, KCRG and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
NewsRadio 1040 WHO2 hours ago
Iowa Landmarks to Light Up in Teal on November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness, on NewsRadio 1040 WHOLandmarks across Iowa will light up in teal on Monday, November 2nd.
KCRG13 hours ago
Operation Quickfind: Troy Hansen, on KCRGThe Marion Police Department has issued an operation quickfind for Troy Hansen.
Dubuque Times17 hours ago
35 former Dubuque Metro high school athletes listed for college action the week starting Monday, Nov. 2, on Dubuque TimesA total of 35 former high school athletes from Dubuque Metro are listed with college programs that have events scheduled during the week starting Monday, Nov. 2.
KGAN17 hours ago
Marion native Kiah Stokes wins fourth WNBA title as Valkyries claim championship, on KGANMarion native Kiah Stokes helped the Golden State Valkyries win their first WNBA championship Saturday, beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the Finals.
KOEL18 hours ago
National Cat Day 2026 - Listeners Show Off Their Adorable Kitties, on KOELCheck out some of the cute felines that were shared by Eastern Iowa cat-owners for National Cat Day 2026!