KXEL Morning News for Mon. Aug. 10, 2026
FAIRFAX, Iowa (KCRG) – An investigation is underway in Linn County after a police pursuit ended in a deadly crash Saturday night. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at Williams Boulevard and East Southview Road in Fairfax at 9:13 p.m. on Saturday, August 8
Damage reported in Glendale after monsoon storms
Downed power lines were seen in Glendale after monsoon storms moved through Sunday.
Mayor of Prairieburg thanks community for support after tornado ravages town
PRAIRIEBURG, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The mayor of Prairieburg praised the community for coming together after Friday night's tornado and strong winds. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit the town of 160 people. In a post on Facebook, Prairieburg Mayor Sandra Meyer said, "My heart...
Monday marks six-year anniversary of 2020 Derecho
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Monday marks six years since Cedar Rapids took a direct hit from the costliest thunderstorm in US history. On August 10, 2020, a cluster of thunderstorms developed in South Dakota and raced across the midwest along a 770 mile stretch that extended all the way to Ohio, leaving windespread win
Hours-long standoff in Marion ends with teen taken into custody
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Marion police say a 16-year-old boy was taken into custody late Sunday night following a standoff with officers. According to a press release, officers were called to the 2500-block of Ridgeview Way around 2:30 p.m. for a report that the teen was trying to harm himself.
Iowa man dies after pursuit with law enforcement ends in crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — An eastern Iowa man is dead after law enforcement said he crashed his vehicle during a pursuit Saturday night. A crash report from the Iowa State Patrol said the incident happened about seven miles southwest of Cedar Rapids at the intersection of Wright Brothers Blvd. and Lefebure Rd. around 9:17 p.
Another year, another great turnout for Hit The Bricks races
WILLIAMSBURG — It was another great turnout for the 38th annual Hit The Bricks races in Williamsburg Saturday morning. A total of 133 runners competed in the three races (1K, 5K, and 10K) that started and finished at the high school. The yearly race has become an ode to the end of summer, with official fall sports prac
Testimony begins Monday in Cedar Rapids murder trial
Testimony in the first-degree murder trial for Kaleek Lewis is set to begin Aug. 10 with opening statements. Lewis is charged in the September 2025 shooting death of 23-year-old Dedric Arnold. Along with a charge of first-degree murder, Lewis is also facing charges of attempted murder, multiple weapons- and drug-relate
Tanker truck fire blocks traffic along I-80
WEST BRANCH, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa DOT traffic camera shows the aftermath of a tanker truck fire along I-80. The incident is happening on the westbound lanes of I-80 west of West Branch. Latest photos show crews attending to the charred truck with emergency vehicles totally blocking the road.
One dead after Linn County police chase ends with crash
FAIRFAX, Iowa (KCRG) - An investigation is underway in Linn County after a police pursuit ended in a deadly crash Saturday night. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at Williams Boulevard and East Southview Road in Fairfax at 9:13 p.m. on Saturday, August 8
