Marion pool: City weighs refurbishment vs. new aquatic center
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Marion is deciding whether to refurbish its existing pool at Willowood Park or build a new aquatic center. The city has been working on a new vision for the pool for 10 years according to Parks and Recreation Director Seth Staashelm. A previous...
Postal truck driver injured in Linn County crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A U.S. Postal Service delivery truck driver was injured Wednesday evening in a crash on Highway 30 in Linn County, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and emergency crews were called at 5:38 p.m. to the eastbound lanes of Highway 30, about...
I-380 crash near Shueyville blocks traffic
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa DOT is reporting a crash causing backups Thursday morning on I-380 southbound. The crash was 2 miles south of the Shueyville area between Exit 10 and Exit 4 on the bridge. The left lane was blocked but the lane has since reopened, according...
Cedar Rapids, IA’s Most CREATIVE Kitchen Hides Inside a Historic Downtown Building
Open Tue-Sat, hours vary (closed Sun-Mon) Set inside a renovated historic building in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Black Sheep Social Club made its name by reimagining humble Midwest staples into something worth a reservation. This local favorite restaurant specializes in what its team calls “Iowa soul food,” elevating
Big Changes Coming to Iowa’s Hy-Vee Convenience Stores
Hy-Vee's Fast & Fresh convenience stores are getting a whole new look. Here's why the familiar green logo is disappearing!
Cedar Ridge teams up with Indiana Fever for limited-edition bourbon
SWISHER, Iowa — The Indiana Fever announced Wednesday it has teamed up with Cedar Ridge Distillery to release a co-branded Indiana Fever Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The collaboration marks a partnership between the WNBA team and Iowa's first and oldest distillery. The limited-edition bourbon will be available at select K
Win a Family 4-Pack to Springville Fun Days ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull
Enter for your chance to win tickets to Friday night's ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull and discover everything happening during Springville Fun Days 2026.
I-380 lane reopened following crash
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The right lane of I-380 has been reopened south of Cedar Rapids following a crash on Wednesday afternoon. A crash on I-380 south of Cedar Rapids has caused a lane of traffic to be blocked, prompting delays. The Iowa DOT reports the crash happened between...
IEDA board approves funding for six startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved assistance for six startups in Ames, Coralville and Cedar Rapids at its July 17 meeting. The awards were voted on as part of the board’s consent agenda. Narrate AR Inc., doing business as Ama AI, will receive a $100,000 Demonstration Fund loan...
Son of former Waterloo mayor avoids prison in Linn County theft case
MARION, Iowa — The son of former Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart will avoid prison time in a Linn County theft case tied to a 2025 scam. According to court filings Tuesday, Quenden Hart, 19, will be on supervised probation for three years, he also has to pay a fine of over $2,000.
