UI’s historic old Art Building set to reopen fall 2026
The renovation of the University of Iowa’s original Art Building has been delayed, with completion initially planned for summer 2026. The historic building underwent construction beginning in December 2024 and is now set to open in fall 2026. The Graduate College, the College of Education’s Art Education Space, and...
Cedar Rapids Rollover Crash Causes Traffic Disruption Near I-380 Exit
Authorities in Cedar Rapids are responding to a single-vehicle rollover crash near the 7th Street exit from Interstate 380 into downtown Cedar Rapids Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, the crash occurred around 4:42 p.m., prompting a traffic alert advising drivers to avoid the 7th Street exit from I-380 while...
Severe Weather Threat Tuesday Afternoon into Evening
Strong to severe storms are possible later this afternoon into tonight. The National Weather Service says slight adjustments have been made to the severe storm outlook, expanding the Level 1 (out of 5) Marginal Risk north into nearly all of the KMCH listening area, including Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, Linn and...
On supply runs to Minneapolis, Iowa City local Charlie Morris saw ICE terror, mass...
On Sunday, Feb. 15, a van with tinted windows sat in the median of an expressway 10 minutes outside Minneapolis. It idled in a Michigan left usually reserved for law enforcement personnel, one that allows for quick pull-outs and pull-overs. But unlike police cars, this van didn’t have any lights or sirens — it was...
Cedar Rapids teen thrown from car roof in hit-and-run
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A 15-year-old Cedar Rapids boy suffered a broken foot, broken fingers, and cuts across his body after a driver struck him while he was riding his e-bike Monday afternoon and left without stopping. Jacob Redmond had just returned from school and decided to ride around...
Opinion | There is more than mismanagement happening at ICCSD
High taxes are already a hard pill to swallow. The median Iowan household pays $10,384 a year in state taxes, according to The Des Moines Register, on top of $10,390 in federal taxes, according to USA Facts. And so it’s even more upsetting to see that money is being mismanaged.
Cuts narrowed to about 20 positions; Cedar Rapids school board to decide March 27
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids school leaders are planning staffing cuts next school year as the Cedar Rapids Community School District works to close a $10 million budget gap while trying to protect student programs. District officials said the proposal is part of a larger realignment plan. Mark...
Denis Johnson’s Iowa years fuel Oscar buzz for ‘Train Dreams’ film
.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The acclaimed film adaptation of “Train Dreams” — based on Denis Johnson’s celebrated novella — has emerged as one of the most locally meaningful Oscar stories of the year thanks to both its critical success and its deep Iowa roots. Released late last...
Coralville begins spring cleanup at Oak Hill Cemetery; non-monument decorations removed
CORALVILLE, Iowa — The City of Coralville began its annual spring cleanup at Oak Hill Cemetery, removing certain grave decorations. Families and friends who maintain plots at the cemetery had until March 8, 2026 to remove flowers and decorations not contained on the monument or foundation. Beginning Monday, city...
Iowa wrestling takeaways from Big Ten Championships
The Big Ten Championships has come and gone for the Iowa wrestling team, bringing some things to be excited about and question marks at the same time. The Hawkeyes finished fourth at this year's tournament with 87 team points. Penn State won the conference title with 184 points, followed by Ohio State with 148.5 and...
