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
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:06 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
The new space will serve as an overnight shelter from November 1st to May 1st... and as a drop-in center during the warmer months.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
The bathrooms were originally designed as staff restrooms. But after a few years of planning, school leaders decided to make them a space for all students to feel comfortable.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
Building Direction for Families in Independence is asking for the communities help in gathering not only essentials but things to help them feel like every other high school kid.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:07 AM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
At the Arc of East Central Iowa in Cedar Rapids, Educate, Advocate and Include are the big three things they want the community to know this Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:13 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
After swatting calls impacted schools around the state, Covenant Family Solutions said something like this, no matter if it’s just a threat or an actual incident can have lasting impacts on not only the students at school but teachers and staff as well.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:13 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
Decision Innovation Solutions’ study found not having carbon pipelines in Iowa could drive Ethanol production to surrounding states, reducing Iowa Ethanol production by 75%.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
This trial will use immunotherapy as a treatment for those with early-stage colon cancer to try and avoid surgery altogether.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Emily Schrad
Trump spoke to Iowans about things he said accomplished during his time in office.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
This fourth phase completes the 121-million-dollar renovation.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
“We believe that a great education at any age should involve the arts,” said Charlie Vogel, Co-Owner of the Dancers EDGE.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:28 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The DOT says those purple lights are actually deteriorated LED lights.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 3:06 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Local Fire Departments say when responding to emergencies in weather like this, preparing ahead of time is one of the best things they can do to help get the job done.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad, Libbie Randall and KCRG Staff
Since the jury didn’t reach a verdict Monday they’ll reconvene Tuesday.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 4:37 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
If the bill passes, households would be looking at an asset limit of $2,750, or $4,250 if the household contains a person with a disability or someone 60 years of age or older.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 9:50 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
This Valentine’s Day their students started a project to make cards of hope for patients receiving treatment at Hall-Perrine Cancer Center.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 7:09 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The district said one of the key policy changes is crisis prevention.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The recommendation would take Dubuque from three to two middle schools.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 3:46 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
The inspiration from this research came from common foods like whipped cream, pop rocks or the foam on top of a latte.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:40 PM CST
|By Emily Schrad
Police want to put cameras in high-traffic areas like the Northwest Arterial, Asbury, as well as Dodge Street
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:45 PM CST
|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.
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