5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Cedar Rapids to Try
Cedar Rapids’ Tex-Mex restaurants offer a delightful mix of tradition, creativity, and local charm. A fusion of Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southern American cuisines, Taco Gato offers a unique dining experience with dishes like fried chorizo huarache and fried cactus Parmesan. The eclectic décor, vibrant colors, and...
Rising Country Singer From Iowa to Release Emotional New Song About Addiction
Iowa's own KC Bruner is making waves in country music, and her upcoming release may be her biggest yet! The 21-year-old singer/songwriter will release an emotional new song this week.
A New French-Inspired Cocktail Lounge Has Opened in the Corridor
Downtown Iowa City is now home to a unique and intimate new cocktail lounge inspired by Parisian cafes of the early 20th century!
Cedar Rapids public schools face major cuts and private colleges warn of closures
The Cedar Rapids School Board has approved deep budget cuts — and the consequences could ripple through classrooms, staff and students across the district. IPR’s James Kelley joins to break down what the cuts mean and what comes next for Cedar Rapids schools. But first on this Newsbuzz...
Cedar Rapids identifies 8,500 potential lead lines, aiming for near full inventory by 2037
The City of Cedar Rapids identified about 8,500 service lines that contain or may contain lead. In October 2024, cities across the country were required to have inventory of all lead service lines, galvanized lines and unknown lines. Since then, Cedar Rapids has been sending notices to houses that may...
Iowa Warming Shelters & Locations by County
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Iowa agriculture candidate begins tour highlighting water concerns
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A candidate for Iowa secretary of agriculture kicked off a statewide campaign tour Tuesday night with a stop in Iowa City, focusing his message on water quality and agricultural diversification. Chris Jones launched the first stop of his 12-city tour with a concert at the...
Pedestrian killed on I-80 near Durant, struck by vehicles, Iowa State Patrol reports
CEDAR COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa State Patrol found a person dead on I-80 in Cedar County, near Durant. Officers were called to the scene around 5:46 a.m. Saturday for a report of a body on the roadway. Upon arrival, officers found a pedestrian dead. The State Patrol’s Crash Report says the person was struck by...
Johnson County Man Arrested Before Dawn on Multiple Domestic Abuse, Protective Order Charges
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — A 35-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning and later booked into the Johnson County Jail on multiple domestic abuse and protective order–related charges. According to Johnson County Jail records, Rontavius Robert Lee Farmer, age 35, was arrested at approximately 3:07 a.m. on January...
Legacy adds four new universities to collegiate Line
Legacy, a collegiate headwear provider, has expanded its university partnerships to include Boston University, Mississippi State University, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the University of Iowa. These additions were made possible through collaborations with Barnes & Noble College and Follett Educational...
