Linn County’s first budget forum draws just one attendee
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Linn County began planning its fiscal year 2028 budget Thursday night, but only one member of the public attended its first public forum. The meeting marked the start of months of discussions about how the county will collect and spend tax dollars. The budget will cover July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028.
Coralville Man Killed in Highway 13 Crash Near Coggon Construction Zone
A 63-year-old Coralville man died after a two-vehicle crash near a Highway 13 construction zone in Coggon, according to the Linn County Sheriff's Office. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
‘We listened and we heard’: Marion revisits aquatic center plans with smaller proposal
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Marion is considering a smaller aquatic center after putting a nearly $40 million proposal on hold last year. The city said the first proposal had a high price tag and did not have the level of community support it wanted. Residents will have another chance to weigh in before anything is built.
Marion officials report increase in school bus stop-arm violations
MARION, Iowa — School officials and police in Marion say they’ve seen a significant increase in drivers illegally passing stopped school buses this school year. Linn-Mar Community School District, Marion Independent School District and the Marion Police Department reported 67 stop-arm violations during the first 30 days of the school year. Officials said the number is significantly higher than in previous years and has continued to rise beyond the start of school.
Gardner and Ellis golf courses set seasonal closing dates
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Gardner Golf Course will close for the season after play Sunday, Nov. 15, and Ellis Golf Course will close after play Sunday, Nov. 22, Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation announced Thursday. Twin Pines Golf Course will remain open, with its closing date dependent on weather...
Microsoft outage disrupts email, Teams, and Microsoft Store
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Microsoft experienced an outage Thursday afternoon that affected its Exchange servers and caused connectivity problems, including for Outlook email, the Microsoft Store, and Teams. It is unclear how widespread the outage is. What was affected. The outage also affected area hospitals. UIHC posted on social...
Hall Bicycle to open its third location
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hall Bicycle Company announced on Wednesday that it is adding a new store location. The shop is set to open its third location in Marion in February 2027. It currently has shops on Second Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids and University Avenue East in...
The Corridor is Home to a Couple of New Mexican Restaurants
A new Mexican restaurant is now open in Marion, and another new one is coming soon to Cedar Rapids!
Sisters give birth minutes apart, outdoing their other sisters who gave birth days apart
CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - Two Iowa sisters pregnant at the same time had due dates weeks apart, but they ended up having their babies within minutes of each other. Linn County Supervisor Brandy Meisheid was due to have her baby on Nov. 13, while her sister, Allison Sweeney, was due on Halloween. But the two ended up having their sons on the same day, just 29 minutes apart.
Cedar Ridge unveils Portside II, a triple-finished Iowa bourbon at 115 proof
SWISHER, Iowa (Nov. 11, 2026) — Cedar Ridge Distillery is bringing a new twist to one of its most popular whiskey creations with the release of Portside II, a limited-edition Iowa bourbon finished in three different types of oak and wine casks. Inspired by the distillery’s 2023 QuintEssential Special...
