Suspicious item cleared following investigation at Mercy Medical Center
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police were called Monday morning to investigate a suspicious item at Mercy Medical Center. A Mercy spokesperson tells KCRG that a bag was found unattended in Lundy Pavilion, the hospital’s entrance off of Eighth Avenue. CRPD’s bomb squad was called to investigate...
Big Changes Coming to Former Younkers Space at Lindale Mall
The Younkers store at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids closed in 2018. Since then, it has been home to events like the Festival of Trees, pop-up sales, and seasonal stores like Spirit Halloween. But now, a new retailer is making plans to take over the space. Former Lindale Mall Younkers...
We The People: Cedar Rapids restaurant owner honored with American Dream Award
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A man who came to Iowa from Mexico to pursue an education found his future in the restaurant industry, and the Iowa Restaurant Association is honoring him with its American Dream Award. Edgar Barrios owns two Hacienda Las Glorias locations in Cedar Rapids. He was...
Teen facing charges after leading Linn County officials on chase Saturday night
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A 15-year-old boy is facing several charges after leading Linn County deputies on a chase Saturday night. It all started around 9 p.m. when a Linn County Sheriff's Deputy tried to stop a car traveling 97 mph on Highway 100. The car didn't stop and...
Palo woman charged with $21,000 in SNAP fraud
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Palo woman is charged with two felonies after a state investigation found she gave false information about her income to get more food assistance than she was owed. Court documents show 38-year-old Aeryka Walker gave false documents and statements to the Department of Health...
Taj Manning and Tre Singleton’s tenacity fuel No. 18 Iowa State’s 83-57 win over...
AMES — Iowa State forward Taj Manning is unlikely to fill up the stat sheet enough to participate in many postgame news conference’s this season. But that didn’t stop him from earning a strong special mention from his head coach, T.J. Otzelberger, after his trademark tenacity put a firm stamp on the No. 18 Cyclones’ 83-57 win over Southern Miss in Friday’s home season opener. “The guy (who) will be the most unheralded, (who’s) probably been the most winning player is Taj Manning,” Otzelberger sa
No. 1 Xavier routs Newton 48-9, returns to the UNI-Dome
CEDAR RAPIDS — From the very first snap, the Saints were superior. Six straight scores on offense. Six straight stops on defense. And an emphatic return to the UNI-Dome. Top-ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier earned its 24th consecutive win in dominant fashion, hammering No. 8 Newton 48-9 in a Class 4A football quarterfinal Friday night at Saints Field. “All night long, we were able to execute our gameplan,” quarterback Cash Parks said after running for five short touchdowns, all in the first half. “Thi
2 Dead After Police Chase Spanning 4 Iowa Counties Ends in Cedar Rapids Crash
Two people were killed after a police pursuit that crossed four Iowa counties ended in a head-on crash on Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
Sisters give birth to sons 30 minutes apart on the same day
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KGAN, BRANDY MEISHED, CNN) — Two pregnant sisters in Iowa, whose due dates were two weeks apart, gave birth to their sons on the same day, just 30 minutes apart. Brandy Meisheid, a Linn County supervisor, was at the hospital for an induction when her sister...
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…
