Cedar Rapids IA

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

McCollum explained his thought process behind deciding whether to enforce disciplinary action on Banks or not.

WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) – One person has died and one person is hurt after a shooting Wednesday morning in Waterloo. Waterloo police officers say the shooting happened about 3:45 a.m. at 3127 Hammond Avenue. Officers found a man and a woman who had been shot. Both were taken to the hospital. The man died, and the woman...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Ball Club has named Sean Brandhorst as the new general manager of the Cedar Rapids Kernels, succeeding Scott Wilson, who held the position for more than 14 years. Brandhorst most recently served as the Kernels’ assistant general manager and previously was Midwest...

Upon entering the Iowa Hall Art Gallery on Oct. 9, guests were immediately drawn to the gorgeous, detailed and carefully crafted pieces that hung like a statement of how wide the spectrum of art and creativity really is. The event was an artist reception for Barbara Shultz-Hetrick, a former Kirkwood Community College...

After months of debate, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved 120 beds for the county’s new jail Thursday. The discussion for the number of beds in the new jail has been highly discussed over the past two years, with community members and board members disagreeing on an appropriate number. This decision...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The City of Cedar Rapids has closed a section of Ellis Boulevard NW between the north park entrance and 16th Street NW to allow crews to complete a water main repair. The closure is effective immediately and is expected to remain in place for up...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Voters in Cedar Rapids will have the opportunity this November to decide on a $117 million bond proposal aimed at renovating and modernizing several schools across the district, including three historic middle schools and Kennedy High School. The bond would fund renovations at McKinley,...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Road construction projects can make it harder on local businesses who need to keep customers coming through their door. The Cedar Rapids’ “Paving for Progress” project on 42nd Street is taking a toll on The Pines Pizza and Pub located near the intersection of 42nd and Edgewood Road...

Thousands of Americans are expected to rally this Saturday, October 18, 2025, as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protest movement — a coordinated day of demonstrations calling for limits on presidential power and renewed commitment to democratic principles. Events are planned in all 50 states, with gatherings...