Iowa’s Coziest Yarn Shop Is Packed With Colorful Possibilities
Unravel the secrets of this cozy, gorgeous little Iowa spot. See what I did there?. An Iowa shop has turned “just browsing” into the crafting world’s least believable promise. One skein leads to another, project plans multiply, and suddenly the basket looks like it has been making...
Lane closure planned on Riverside Drive in Iowa City for storm sewer work
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Drivers in Iowa City should expect delays on Riverside Drive beginning Monday as crews complete storm sewer improvements. Weather permitting, Riverside Drive between Park Road and River Street will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic starting Monday, July 20. The lane closure is...
Downtown Cedar Rapids trail project begins Monday with road closures
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Construction will begin Monday on a new downtown Cedar Rapids trail segment that will connect the existing 4th Street Trail to the Alliant Energy LightLine pedestrian bridge. The project will extend the trail from 7th Avenue SE to the bridge, which is also under construction....
3rd Street SE to close Monday for crane operations in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A portion of 3rd Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids will be closed Monday to allow for crane operations. The closure will affect 3rd Street SE between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue SE on July 20. City officials expect the work to be completed in one day.
Iowa City seeks public input on Johnson Street Bridge replacement grant application
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The City of Iowa City is asking residents to complete a short survey as it seeks federal funding to replace the Johnson Street Bridge over Ralston Creek. The project is part of a statewide application led by the Iowa Department of Transportation in partnership with more than 20 counties and cities. Th
Iowa council advances Google data center ordinance after heated 4-1 vote
"You are opening the city up to costly and protracted litigation."
Community holds memorial for La’Rell Rushing, calls for end to violence
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Dozens of people gathered Saturday to remember 18-year-old La’Rell Rushing, who was shot and killed on the city’s Southwest side, as speakers called for an end to violence. Police said a 16-year-old shot at Rushing more than 20 times. Rushing had a 2-year-old...
Garage fire damages Iowa City home, vehicles; firefighters rescue two cats
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Firefighters rescued two cats after a late-night fire damaged a home and two vehicles in Iowa City on Friday. The Iowa City Fire Department responded at 11:34 p.m. to a reported building fire at 3532 Galway Court after neighbors alerted the homeowners. While crews were en route, they learned the resid
Cedar Rapids woman accused of burglary and assault in Tiffin
TIFFIN — A Cedar Rapids woman is accused of unlawfully entering a Tiffin family's home Friday, taking clothing and assaulting a resident, according to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office criminal complaint. Around 6 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to a report of a burglary in progress on Owen Street in Tiffin. According t
Woman injured in Linn County crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A Central City woman was injured Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash near Highway 13 and Central City Road, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and emergency crews were called to the area around 3:50 p.m. Investigators said the 74-year-old woman was...
