Storm-damaged crops prompt Iowa State Extension meeting in Jones, Linn counties
MONTICELLO, Iowa — Farmers and landowners dealing with storm-damaged corn and soybean fields in eastern Iowa will have an opportunity next week to get advice from Iowa State University Extension specialists. The ISU Extension and Outreach offices in Jones and Linn counties will hold a free public meeting Tuesday,...
Omaha, Des Moines, Peoria, and Indianapolis Face Brief Tornado Threat Today as Storm Cluster...
OMAHA, NEBRASKA — A brief, embedded tornado threat could exist this morning, Thursday, August 13, as a storm cluster moves out of Nebraska and into Iowa, according to the latest tornado probability outlook, with forecasters cautioning that the afternoon setup remains more uncertain. 2 Percent Tornado Probability Stretc
Medical examiner testifies at Cedar Rapids murder trial
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Thursday marks day four of testimony in the Kaleek Lewis trial. He is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Dedric Arnold last September. On the stand Thursday morning was the state’s deputy medical examiner Dr. Jonathan Thompson, who performed Arnold’s autopsy....
Jury Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Killing Father in Lone Tree
A date has been set for the jury trial for the man accused of killing his father in Lone Tree. Beginning January 19th, 52-year-old Scott Powers of Cedar Rapids will come before a jury in a trial. Powers has pleaded not guilty, and waived his right to a speedy trial. He’s charged with murder in the first degree.
Cedar Rapids woman accused of participating in Iowa City riot, destroying phones
IOWA CITY — A Cedar Rapids woman arrested Wednesday is accused of participating in an Iowa City riot with a group of five in April 2025, according to an Iowa City Police Department criminal complaint. Police said friends of Timiyea M. Fowler, now 19, were arguing with others at 211 E. Iowa Ave at about 2 a.m. on April
Man killed in Marion e-bike crash identified
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Marion Police say a man that died last week in an e-bike crash along Grant Wood Trail has been identified. Police say the crash took place on August 8 at 4:34 p.m. at Grant Wood Trail near 1080 Lyons Lane. The victim has been identified as...
A Cedar Rapids woman sentenced to five years in prison for the death of...
A Cedar Rapids woman sentenced to five years in prison for the death of her infant son in Keokuk has been released after a judge reconsidered her sentence. Twenty-nine-year-old Jaley Dakota Bush pleaded guilty to child endangerment and involuntary manslaughter after her seven-month-old son died from asphyxia in Februar
Tornado Warning Thursday morning as strong storms move into eastern Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A line of thunderstorms has been weakening as it moves into Eastern Iowa Thursday morning. Some heavy rain and strong winds are possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas south of Highway 20 where storms are expected to move...
Cedar Rapids moves to acquire one of last holdout properties blocking flood protection plan
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids City Council has unanimously approved the purchase of a First Street property in the Time Check neighborhood, one of the last remaining homes blocking the city’s flood protection and park plans for the area. The council voted Tuesday to pay the...
John Mulaney Cedar Rapids show shifts indoors to Alliant Energy PowerHouse
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Comedian John Mulaney's Thursday night performance in Cedar Rapids is moving indoors because of the threat of severe weather. The show, originally scheduled for the McGrath Amphitheatre, will instead be held at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse. The date and 8 p.m. start time remain unchanged.
