Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in eastern Iowa
Iowa (KCRG) - Find the nearest fireworks show to you to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday and America’s 250th birthday!. CEDAR RAPIDS: The Freedom Festival will have a fireworks celebration on the 4th of July during it’s Celebration of Freedom event. WHERE: McGrath Amphitheatre: 475 1st Street...
Oakdale Overlook subdivision in Corallville to add apartments, retail
A new subdivision with more than 60 apartments and commercial space is headed for Coralville, with construction set to start soon and finish in a few years. The Coralville City Council unanimously passed the first reading of a rezoning request and site plan on Tuesday, June 23, for five buildings on a seven-acre lot on
Christine Knapp Appointed General Manager of the Madison Water Utility
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is appointing Christine Knapp as the next General Manager of the Madison Water Utility. Knapp has served with the City of Cedar Rapids Water Division for the past nine years, the last five as Plant Manager. “Christine has an accomplished track record as a top manager in...
As electric rides grow in popularity, officials push safety education
Iowa (KCRG) - As electric-powered bikes become more common across Iowa, city leaders and health experts in Eastern Iowa are reminding riders that not every electric ride is considered an e-bike — and knowing the difference could help prevent injuries. The City of Iowa City is working with surrounding...
News photos: Iowa Interstate’s America 250 locomotive
SOUTH AMANA, Iowa — Iowa Interstate Railroad has introduced its contribution to the growing collection of America 250 commemorative locomotives, unveiling ES44AC No. 510 with a special logo today (June 25) in South Amana. Photographer Erik Rasmussen reports the locomotive led train BICB out of South Amana this afternoo
Cedar Rapids Police Seek Missing 16-Year-Old
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Nadia Marie Smestad, who has been reported missing. According to the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse, Nadia’s last known contact was on June 24, 2026. Nadia is described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing...
Fireworks use restricted in Iowa City; violators face minimum $250 fine
Due to public safety concerns, the use of fireworks inside Iowa City limits is prohibited except during specific dates and times allowed by City code. Violators can face a minimum $250 fine. When are fireworks allowed in Iowa City?. Iowa City code prohibits the use of consumer and display fireworks...
Inside The Hip-Stir: ramen, smash burgers and standout design at Marion spot
MARION, Iowa — In our latest edition of Hometown Eats, we stopped at another Fun Not Fancy Restaurant Group location, The Hip-Stir in Marion. We sat down with chef and owner, Tim Oathout, to hear about the creation of the menu, guest favorites from the ramen to the smash burger and of course, the iconic design and layo
Hiawatha enforcing strict ‘No Parking’ restrictions for Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Parade
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Hiawatha will be enforcing strict emergency “No Parking” restrictions in preparation for the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Parade on Saturday. The parking enforcements will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. pm Saturday, with the parade taking place at 10:00...
No injuries reported at business fire in southwest Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A fire broke out at a warehouse midday Thursday on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids. The fire happened at Tegeler Wrecker & Crane in the 4100 block of Booth Street SW. A KCRG-TV9 reporter was at the scene at about noon and saw multiple...
