Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed
Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with…
Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare center to close next month
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A spokesperson for downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare says the childcare center will close in December. Officials told TV-9 the childcare center will close on December 11. All families and staff were informed earlier this week. They shared in a statement, “Before 2020, the Downtown Cedar...
Linn County auditor eyes more voting locations as early voting grows
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Linn County Auditor Todd Taylor said he is looking to add more voting locations in future elections after nearly 500,000 Iowans voted absentee in the 2026 midterm election. Of those absentee voters, 70% voted in person rather than by mail. Early voting in Linn County.
Former Younkers space at Lindale Mall sold, council member says
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The former Younkers space at Lindale Mall has been sold to a new owner, City Council member Scott Olson confirmed. Olson said the buyer is the same developer that recently opened a Dick’s House of Sport connected to the mall in the former Sears location. The developer also opened a Vasa Fitness next to the mall in the former Hy-Vee, Olson said.
Veridian pledge will support Iowa Thanksgiving food events
WATERLOO, Iowa — Veridian Credit Union is including several Iowa food assistance programs in a $70,000 pledge for Thanksgiving meals and groceries across Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. In Iowa, the support will benefit Families Forward Thanksgiving Table and 4 All Kids’ annual free Thanksgiving meal in Des Moines; The...
Marion coffee shop employee accused of stealing over $10,000
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Marion woman is accused of stealing over $10,000 from a Scooters store she worked at, according to court documents. Melissa Sanks has been charged with first-degree theft for allegedly stealing cash deposits that were meant to be deposited in the business bank account in August of this year.
Marion reviews revised aquatic center plan
MARION, Iowa — Marion City Council heard an update on a refined aquatic center proposal estimated to cost $26 million to $31 million. The proposal is still under review; the council has not approved a final design. The current pool. The existing Marion Pool at Willowood Park opened in...
‘Wilder Thirst’ is Opening a Brand New Shop in Cedar Rapids
Wilder Thirst is bringing their dirty sodas, energy infusions, and lattes to Cedar Rapids in early 2027!
Iowa city ranks among the nation’s worst for rat infestations
Corn bears aren't real in Iowa , but rats certainly are. The pest control company Orkin has unveiled its list of the rattiest cities in America , and an Iowa city made the list for the first time. Aw, rats! Which Iowa city has the worst rat infestations? This is the first time Cedar Rapids has made it into the top 50 worst cities for rats, landing at 36th on the list. Rats love making homes in and around buildings, beneath vegetation and anywhere they can find protection from predators and the e
Board: Nursing home worker stole dozens of painkillers from residents
After being convicted of stealing the medication of multiple nursing home residents, a nurse from Preston has agreed to surrender her license. In June 2025, licensed practical nurse Jaci Moore, now 33, was charged by Waterloo police with third-degree theft after it was alleged she stole 74 items, putting some in her purse and some […]
