6 locally owned eastern Iowa gems defining the dining scene
From a restored 1914 general store serving reinvented American classics to a nationally revered small-town pizza spot to an authentic mom-and-pop Korean restaurant. Whether you are craving carefully crafted concepts to hole in walls, consider this your guide for planning weeknight dinners, date nights, or after-work...
Nebraska man sentenced in flight diversion to Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A man accused of trying to push open a door mid-flight will serve more than a year in prison. Mario Nikprelaj was aboard a SkyWest flight from Omaha to Detroit when it diverted to the Eastern Iowa Airport after a reported disturbance in July. Court records show he tried to fight flight crew...
Iowa City Police Seek Omaha Man After ATM Theft at Local Convenience Store
Iowa City, Iowa – Police in Iowa City are searching for an Omaha man accused of stealing an automated teller machine during a late-night burglary at a local business. Investigators say the theft involved a rented vehicle, multiple suspects, and digital evidence that placed the suspect at the scene.
Fairfax city clerk speaks out after council votes not to reappoint her
FAIRFAX, Iowa (KCRG) - Nearly 100 people filled the Fairfax city council meeting Monday night to discuss the ousted city clerk, Cynthia Stimson, with the meeting starting out heated. On the agenda was re-appointing Stimson to her position of city clerk, but that failed to get the necessary votes to...
Benton schools mourn the death of former Superintendent
BENTON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Benton Community School District’s former Superintendent Gary Zittergruen has died, the district shared Wednesday. He was the district’s Superintendent for 20 years, retiring in 2019. He was named Iowa’s Superintendent of the Year for the 2016-17 schoolyear. Prior to becoming...
A New Business Has Taken Over a Former Cedar Rapids Theatre
A Cedar Rapids building that recently housed a local theater is being given a new life!
Coralville woman accused of trying to light occupied bed on fire
CORALVILLE, Iowa — A Coralville woman is accused of trying to light a bed on fire with her partner occupying it. Debra Johnson, 43, is charged with reckless use of fire, explosives or destructive devices and interference with official acts. Online court documents say she used a lighter to try and set the bed her...
Iowa City massage parlor human trafficking case sees new legal proceedings
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Legal proceedings continue against three people charged in connection with a human trafficking case involving two massage parlors in Iowa City. Court documents show the state of Iowa wants to seize two homes owned by Zhenshi Liu, 60, and Junping Ren, 56. One of the homes, located in the 4800 block...
Cedar Crossing Casino less than a year from planned opening, development sends a ‘strong...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Construction on the Cedar Crossing Casino is well underway - looking ahead to the planned opening date of New Year’s Eve 2026. Bringing the state’s largest gaming and entertainment center to Cedar Rapids has been a more than a decades-long journey to this $275 million investment.
Man accused of random Cedar Rapids attacks not competent to stand trial, court rules
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids man charged with attacking at least five people in 2025 has been ruled not competent to stand trial. Daniel Doyen, 25, had a competency hearing on Jan. 7. A judge filed the order determining that Doyan is not able to go to trial.
