Amana Colonies — where German roots grew into an American story
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As America marks 250 years, the Amana Colonies stand as a reminder that the promise of the country’s founding drew people from across the world — including a group of German separatists who built something in eastern Iowa that has lasted for generations.
Marion man charged with indecent contact with children pleads to lesser charges
CEDAR RAPIDS — A Marion man, previously convicted for crashing into a vehicle and injuring a driver that prematurely terminated her pregnancy, pleaded this week to lesser charges for having indecent contact with two children. Trenton Eiben , 43, originally charged with indecent contact with a child, an aggravated misde
Midnight Coffee in North Liberty to be rebranded under new ownership
NORTH LIBERTY — One piece of a small local cafe chain is under new ownership. Midnight Coffee, 710 Pacha Parkway, Unit 6, was purchased by Tracy Bartley Barr on July 31, according to a social media announcement by Barr. The new owner hopes to have the coffee shop rebranded to Tracy’s Deli and Coffee Shop in the next t
Trucking company closing Cedar Rapids location
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A major freight company is closing a site in Cedar Rapids and laying off nearly 50 workers. Iowa’s Workforce Development website says NFI Interactive Logistics, LLC, is closing its transportation and warehouse facility on Prairie Valley Court. The closure is affecting 49 workers. They...
Future of Cedar Rapids’ Fieldhouse Hinges on New Buyer
Unless someone buys the business, Fieldhouse's Cedar Rapids location will close.
Rock the Block With NewBo City Market and the Lily Schloss Band
Get details on the upcoming Rock the Block free concerts at NewBo City Market, including the Lily Schloss Band this Friday, August 7, from 6 to 8 PM!
Camping reservations in Linn Co. open for 2027
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Campgrounds around Linn County are now open for reservations in 2027. Campgrounds are open April 15 to October 15. Sites can be reserved for up to two weeks at a time. Popular parks include Pinicon Ridge, Wanatee, Morgan Creek, and Buffalo Creek Parks. The Linn...
Know Before You Go: The 2026 St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival in Cedar Rapids
Check out a rundown of everything you need to know for the 2026 St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival this weekend!
Developers, city leaders break ground on first phase of ‘The Core of Hiawatha’
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - Developers and city leaders broke ground Wednesday on the first phase of “The Core of Hiawatha,” a mixed-use development in what the city calls its downtown district. The four-story building will be constructed at the corner of Robins Road and Faye Street. The upper...
With cancer rates rising, UI creating nitrate-forecasting tool
IOWA CITY — A new University of Iowa research initiative — involving NASA satellite data and water-monitoring systems — aims to develop a forecasting and early-warning system for nitrate levels in Iowa rivers and streams, potentially serving as a tool in the state’s fight against its rising cancer rate. The new Nitrate
