Cedar Rapids IA

MARION, Iowa — Linn County is continuing its Planting Forward program, encouraging people across the county to help rebuild the tree canopy lost in the 2020 derecho. The Monarch Research Organization is working with local businesses, schools and cities to plant high-quality native trees throughout Linn County. Since th

CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A man from Anamosa had to be taken to the hospital after his truck rolled over his leg in Central City early Friday morning, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office says. According to a press release, deputies and other emergency personnel responded to a report...

Linn County Authorities report a one vehicle accident injuring an Anamosa man overnight. According to the report, the incident occurred just after 1:30 this morning. Deputies, along with 3rd Fire District and Center Point Ambulance responded to a personal injury accident on West Maple St and Hwy 13 in Central City. Eme

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — One person was taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash on Blairs Ferry Road near Horseshoe Court. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and emergency crews were called to the crash around 4:36 p.m. Investigators said a Subaru was attempting...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man was given a suspended sentence this week after led police officers on a chase through the city earlier this year. A judgement filed Tuesday says Darryl Alexander was given three years of supervised probation for a felony eluding while speeding charge.

RIVERSIDE, Iowa (KCRG) - A $35 million water park and RV resort is coming to Riverside as the community prepares for increased casino competition from Cedar Rapids. Elite Casino Resorts broke ground Thursday on Blackjack Beach, a new RV resort, water park and event destination across Highway 22 from Riverside Casino &

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Marion man found not guilty by reason of insanity for strangling his son to death will remain at a mental health institute, a judge has ruled. Matthew Schleier was found not guilty in April 2024 for the killing of his five-year-old son. He was later committed to Cherokee Health Institute.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A man from Cedar Rapids was sentenced Wednesday to two years and six months in prison for owning a gun as a felon. Cody Michael Adkins, 25, pleaded guilty to the charge on April 1. According to the Department of Justice, he was pulled over...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Police Department says it is actively investigating an alleged shooting Thursday morning after one person was found dead. Officers dispatched shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday morning to the 1800 block of Western Drive Southwest for a shots fired incident. At the scene,...

MARION, Iowa — The Marion Fire Department has earned accredited agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International after completing a voluntary review of its operations and performance. Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly, City Manager Ryan Waller and Fire Chief Tom Fagan attended the accreditation hearing