Coralville to begin Oak Hill Cemetery cleanup Nov. 2
CORALVILLE, Iowa — The city of Coralville will begin its annual fall cleanup at Oak Hill Cemetery on Nov. 2. Families and friends should remove flowers and decorations not contained on a monument or its foundation by Sunday, Nov. 1. City staff will remove remaining decorations, flowers, bushes and shrubs beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
Freeze Watch in Effect for Eastern Iowa Friday into Saturday
Temperatures will take a dip as we head into the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch in effect late Friday night through Saturday morning for Delaware, Dubuque, Buchanan, Clayton, Fayette, Jones and Linn counties. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 will be possible. Frost and freeze...
Driver faces multiple felonies after high-speed chase into North Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A Hiawatha man was arrested Wednesday after Iowa State Patrol says he drove recklessly in a high-speed chase and tried to escape officers by running into a corn field. An Iowa State Patrol trooper in a criminal complaint says a white BMV sedan driven by...
Iowa to see temperatures plummet; possible first frost
After record or near-record high temperatures earlier this week, Iowa could see its first frost this weekend. Cedar Rapids tied a record high of 88 degrees on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, with a more than 50-degree plummet predicted from that high by Saturday, Oct. 17. Temperatures that morning could drop...
After death and injuries, two Iowa nursing homes added to federal watchlist
The federal government has added two Iowa nursing homes to its list of the worst care facilities in the nation. Adel Acres and Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids have been added to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ nationwide list of care facilities that are eligible for special-focus status, indicating a […]
Cedar Rapids’ New LightLine Tower Stands 164-Feet Over the Cedar River
A major milestone has been reached in ConnectCR's latest revitalization project! As of this week, the new Alliant Energy LightLine® Tower is now at its full height.
Final Section of Alliant Energy LightLine Tower installed
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The final section of the Alliant Energy LightLine Tower is officially in place. Standing at 164 feet tall, the tower marks a new landmark in Cedar Rapids. The tower’s outer layer is made of Corten steel to give it a rusted look. The landmark aims...
Cedar Crossing Casino announces opening dates
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Crossing Casino announced it will be soft opening on November 19. The casino’s General Manager Kim Pang made the announcement at Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting. The casino will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening on December 5. Cedar...
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.
