State News: Iowa State Fair Attendance, Des Moines Millennials and Charity Steer Show Set...
Day Five Attendance Sets Another Record at the Iowa State Fair. (Des Moines, IA) — Attendance at the Iowa State Fair set a record for the second day in a row. More than 111-thousand people visited the fair on Monday, setting a new record for day five and seeing almost four-thousand more people than the same day last ye
Hiawatha breaks ground on new MWR Counseling facility to expand mental health access
HIAWATHA, Iowa — MWR Counseling has broken ground on a $2 million expansion in Hiawatha, adding space for mental health services as the city continues broader development efforts. The new facility on Kacena Road will expand on MWR Counseling’s existing Boyson Road location. Plans include an outdoor patio, a...
Teen arrested in Marion standoff facing several charges
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Marion teenager is facing a slew of charges after an hours-long standoff with police earlier this month. On Friday, Marion Police filed 10 charges against 16-year-old Carter Hermanson. Felony charges include three counts of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, two explosive device charges and i
Extension Hosting Meeting to Address Storm-Damaged Crops
The severe storms that hit eastern Iowa earlier this month brought considerable damage to area corn and soybean crops – and there is a meeting tonight to help local farmers recover. Last Tuesday morning’s derecho and the tornadic storms on Friday night, August 7th caused a wide range of...
The Rescheduled Cedar Rapids Freedom FEASTival is Happening Thursday
The Cedar Rapids Freedom FEASTival, originally scheduled for June, is coming up this Thursday, August 20th!
We Rock The Spectrum- Cedar Rapids
Joe Louison, owner of We Rock the Spectrum – Cedar Rapids, joins us to share how their gym provides a sensory-safe space for children of all abilities,
College Community School District responds to ‘disturbing’ social media post
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The College Community School District is responding to a “disturbing” social media post involving students. The photo circulated on social media and shows a group of Prairie High School students appearing to burn a Black baby doll over a fire.The district says it is taking steps to hold the
Asbury man sentenced 18 months for planning to sell cocaine
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids federal district judge sentenced a man from Asbury Monday to prison after he pleaded guilty to distribute cocaine. Marcus Thomas, 37, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. In February, he pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled
A New BBQ Restaurant is Opening Soon on Mount Vernon Rd
Minnie's BBQ has moved into the former home of Salsa Guy Cafe in Cedar Rapids!
Jury convicts Kaleek Lewis of first-degree murder in Dedric Arnold shooting death
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A jury has found Kaleek Lewis guilty in the shooting death of Dedric Arnold following closing arguments and deliberations Tuesday. Jurors found Lewis guilty of first-degree murder in Arnold’s death. Lewis also was found guilty of attempted murder and multiple weapons- and drug-related charges.

















