Cedar Rapids IA

Images from the scene show large plumes of smoke coming from the Quaker Oats building

SOLON – There were a few wins the Hounds were able to take away from Friday’s season ending loss to Class 3A’s top team in undefeated Solon. The Hounds lost 55-6 to end the season at 3-6 overall and 1-4 in 3A District 4 play. Solon will head into the playoffs next week as the top ranked team in 3A, while the Hounds will go home and start thinking about next year.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A heads up for Cedar Rapids drivers - there will be some streets closed and temporary tow zones in place for Saturday night’s Howl-o-ween Full Moon Parade. The city shared the following streets that the parade routes through. Street closures. These streets will be...

Millions in grant funding will help five new Iowa charter schools get started and four existing schools expand their educational programs.

Longtime Cedar Rapids tattoo shop Iron Lotus has relocated from Lindale Mall to another building just a few minutes away!

When trash volumes increased over 10% at Linn County's landfill last fiscal year, Interim Director of the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency Joe Horaney had a strong idea of the source. "We attributed that big increase to the large data center projects that are underway in Linn County," Horaney...

A new breakfast & lunch restaurant called First Light Cafe officially opened its doors last week near the corner of Blairs Ferry Rd NE and Edgewood Rd NE!

The 2027 grants will support childcare, housing, employment, mentorship and education programs across Iowa, including organizations in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Waterloo. The Iowa Women’s Foundation announced $400,000 in grants for organizations supporting women and girls across the state, with funding directed toward childcare, housing, employment, mentorship, and...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa is emerging as a national heavyweight in data centers. A new report says the state is on track to triple its data center operations by 2031. The Common Sense Institute study finds companies have already invested about $15 billion dollars into the state’s economy building and equipping data centers across Iowa, and have announced another $38 billion through 2031.

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A volleyball club owner in North Liberty is facing felony stealing charges after allegedly using club funds for personal expenses. A criminal complaint alleges 44-year-old Casey Hauan collected over $158,000 while he was the controller of Iowa Vibe Volleyball Club’s finances between May 2025 and December 2025. He has been charged with theft and criminal misconduct.