Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The haze we are seeing from wildfire smoke will continue through the rest of the day and into tonight. Those sensitive to poor air quality, including children and the elderly, should avoid being outside if possible. You can see the latest air quality readings here.

IOWA CITY — An Iowa City woman allegedly kicked in an apartment door and threatened the tenant inside, according to an Iowa City Police Department criminal complaint. Police said Tonya M. Brown, 45, kicked in the door of an apartment in the 1100 block of Arthur Street on July 7 in Iowa City. The apartment tenant was n

One bite is all it takes to understand why people keep coming back to this Iowa bakery. Finding dairy-free desserts that taste rich, soft, and fresh isn’t always easy. Too often, the choices feel like a compromise. Andy’s Pastry Shop in North Liberty flips that story with baked goods...

Ben McCollum has a track record of helping develop elite point guards. Next up is Ty’Reek Coleman, a transfer from Illinois State, and he is eager to learn from his new head coach in Iowa City. “I took four visits, and I think it came down to Nebraska and Iowa. To be honest, man, I […]

TIFFIN, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids woman is in custody after police said she broke into a home in Tiffin and allegedly assaulted the homeowner. A Johnson County Sheriff’s Office criminal complaint shows deputies were dispatched to a home on Owen Street in Tiffin just after 6:00 Friday morning for reports of a burglar

Unravel the secrets of this cozy, gorgeous little Iowa spot. See what I did there?. An Iowa shop has turned “just browsing” into the crafting world’s least believable promise. One skein leads to another, project plans multiply, and suddenly the basket looks like it has been making...

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Drivers in Iowa City should expect delays on Riverside Drive beginning Monday as crews complete storm sewer improvements. Weather permitting, Riverside Drive between Park Road and River Street will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic starting Monday, July 20. The lane closure is...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Construction will begin Monday on a new downtown Cedar Rapids trail segment that will connect the existing 4th Street Trail to the Alliant Energy LightLine pedestrian bridge. The project will extend the trail from 7th Avenue SE to the bridge, which is also under construction....

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A portion of 3rd Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids will be closed Monday to allow for crane operations. The closure will affect 3rd Street SE between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue SE on July 20. City officials expect the work to be completed in one day.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The City of Iowa City is asking residents to complete a short survey as it seeks federal funding to replace the Johnson Street Bridge over Ralston Creek. The project is part of a statewide application led by the Iowa Department of Transportation in partnership with more than 20 counties and cities. Th