Conner Woodruff
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
Cedar Rapids, IA
Conner Woodruff is a reporter and weekend morning anchor for KCRG-TV9.
A West Virginia native and Marshall University graduate, Conner is driven to tell meaningful stories and bring crucial context and clarity to the modern media landscape.
Conner was also a multimedia journalist for the PBS affiliate WOUB Public Media in Athens, Ohio. At Marshall, Conner edited the school's newspaper, The Parthenon, and won several awards for essay and news writing.
The number of inmates at Iowa’s prisons are expected a surge in the coming years, but prison workers don’t don’t they’re ready for the challenge.
Attorneys told a panel of judges today in federal court that this law is unconstitutional and silences students and teachers.
Data from the DEA shows how fentanyl trends changed over the year.
Marshalltown VA office mourns loss of local soldier.
A scary, 12-day hospital stay left a couple worried about their future, so they decided to tie the knot at the hospital chapel.
In 2024 Iowa farmers were told to expect a renewal of contracts sending local foods to schools and food pantries, the USDA has announced those contracts won’t be renewed.
A University of Northern Iowa student originally came to the U.S. when she was a high schooler, she’s now been here for more than three years.
The DOT says Nebraska State Trooper Kyle McAcy’s death is a grim reminder about the dangers first responders face on major roads.
The American Lung Association has released its annual State of Tobacco Control report card for Iowa, now asking lawmakers to increase taxes on tobacco products.
Hear from TV-9′s Political Analyst about what to expect this year.
Two eastern Iowa Starbucks locations are joining in on the strike’s final day.
As Hurricane Milton approaches, many Floridians are fleeing for safety while others are preparing for the worst. An Iowa native who lives near Tampa is preparing for the impending storm.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library the presidents of the Czech Republic and Slovakia are visiting Cedar Rapids.
Dunkin’ Donuts customers may have had an unusual experience while getting their morning coffee as police officers from across the state were collecting donations from the cafe’s roof.
After two weeks of speculation, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her running mate for her 2024 White House bid.
The award is helping the University of Iowa use new technology around the country to track climate data in rural areas.
A law that went into effect this week expands the definition of pedestrian to include people using wheelchairs, bicycles and more at crosswalks.
Eleven sets of twins were born at the Iowa hospital in March. And in April, the hospital delivered more twins than usual; six pairs of twins and a set of triplets.
John Deere announced layoffs across six locations, leading to over 350+ workers losing their jobs.
A University of Iowa study looking at age in the state shows Iowa’s life expectancy rising. Researchers call this a mega trend that is expected to continue into 2030.
The study finds the inhalation of black carbon, which can come from wildfire smoke, can have deadly consequences on people’s health.
A 95-year-old farmer in Iowa doesn’t plan to quit any time soon, even while he’s staying at an assisted living facility.
After Independence farmer Steve Copenhaver lost his battle to esophageal cancer, a group of volunteers, including friends and neighbors, finished his family’s harvest.
301 people have died in traffic related incidents in Iowa in 2023, according to the Department of Transportation.
