Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The wait is over, the 2026 St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival starts Friday. That means three days of family-friendly fun, rides, games, music and of course — corn!. On Thursday, volunteers shucked all 18,000 ears of corn that will be sold for $1 at...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s sales tax holiday runs from Friday, August 7 to Saturday, August 8 for consumers to get some relief from paying extra ahead of school starting. However, the rules for which purchases qualify are particular. Lisa Brislawn, owner of the recently rebranded LaLa B’s...

The first glance may leave you wondering how such extraordinary artistry ended up behind such quiet doors. Many stand in small Iowa communities where the exterior gives little hint of the color and craftsmanship waiting inside. Each sanctuary carries its own personality, shaped by immigrant traditions, local devotion,

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms rolled through central Iowa on Friday, leaving some notable damage in its wake. Impacted counties include Bremer, Black Hawk, Linn and Jones. Trees, limbs, power lines and light poles were heavily damaged through much of central Iowa. Trees were also

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District says its Safe & Secure Learning Initiative is producing measurable results, with student criminal charges dropping nearly 77% since the program launched in Fall 2023. According to the district's 2025-2026 School Resource Officer Data Report, student crimin

CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Linn County Conservation has moved to an all-online reservation system for its campgrounds, ending cash payments and walk-up bookings at its four parks. The change, which took effect this week, applies to all 300 campsites across Linn County’s parks. Previously, the county accepted a mix...

KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast including a little morning fog, warmer weather, and a stray Friday storm chance.

Eternal Fan will serve as primary partner of the No. 55 904EVER Club Ford Mustang, driven by Cedar Rapids native Joey Gase of Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen, at Iowa Speedway this weekend. The 904EVER Club is entering its second year with the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving Jaguars fans a...

MARION, Iowa — The Uptown Marion Market returns this Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to Noon on 7th Avenue in Uptown Marion. To accommodate the event, 7th Avenue between 10th and 12th Streets will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. for vendor setup. The closure will remain in effect until 1 p.m. to allow for vendor teardown.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A roadway along I-380 near Shueyville has reopened following a crash that blocked the left lane for about an hour on Thursday afternoon. A crash is impacting traffic on I-380 near Shueyville. The crash is between Exit 10: County Road F12 and Exit 4: Penn...