West End Diner closing after 7 years in Marion
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The West End Diner in uptown Marion is closing its doors after seven years. Staff announced the news in a Facebook post Wednesday morning. The 6th Avenue morning brunch spot’s last day is Sunday, November 8. The post did not share a specific reason for closing.
This Marion Restaurant’s Closing Announcement Came as a Shock
West End Diner brought something different to Marion when it opened in 2019. Soon the restaurant will close for good.
i9 investigation finds Fire Department collects tax dollars but rarely responds to calls
WEST BERTRAM, Iowa (KCRG) - Linn County leaders say West Bertram Fire Department has responded to about a third of calls over five years, including a 2024 fire that destroyed a historic restaurant next door to its station. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An i9 investigation found the West Bertram Fire...
North Liberty considers removing Flock cameras
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - North Liberty is deciding whether to remove its Flock cameras. The cameras were installed without the City Council approving its contract with Flock, the company that supplies them. How the cameras were installed. The process began in 2024, when the City Council unanimously approved the...
Counties try to help after 2,000 Iowa refugees lose healthcare access
Some county health departments across Iowa are trying to fill the gaps after thousands of refugees lost Medicaid coverage this month. The change could restrict refugees’ access to most kinds of healthcare. In eastern Iowa, the Linn County Health Department has a list of more affordable healthcare options on...
This Marion Restaurant’s Closing Announcement Came as a Shock
West End Diner brought something different to Marion when it opened in 2019. Soon the restaurant will close for good.
Cedar Rapids schools report drop in teacher turnover
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District reported a nearly 35% reduction in teacher turnover over two years during its annual human resources presentation to the Board of Education. The district said teacher turnover fell from 15.52% in the 2023-24 school year to 10.12% in 2025-26....
Kirkwood dean of industrial tech explains need to for more space
WILLIAMSBURG — Voters in the Kirkwood Community College service area will consider approval of an $88 million General Obligation Bond Nov. 3 to fund improvements to instructional spaces, laboratories, technology, and facilities that support many of the college’s highest-demand academic programs. The nursing and paramedics programs, healthcare, agricultural and business programs and information technology would benefit from the improvements as would manufacturing and trades, according to Kirkwood
North Liberty brewery earns two medals at Great American Beer Festival
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Field Day Brewing Company earned a silver and bronze medal at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition. The North Liberty brewery’s Czech Amber Lager received a silver medal in the International-Style Amber Lager category. Its Czech Dark Lager received bronze in the International Dark Lager category.
Sand’s church, debt of Lahn’s running mate become latest flashpoints in governor’s race
CEDAR FALLS/CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — There's three weeks to go until the Nov. 3 election, and both campaigns for governor are escalating their attacks. Tuesday's latest flashpoints centered on Republican lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Derek Wulf's debt, and the church that Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand attends. Fox News...
