Cedar Rapids IA

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Mount Vernon edges Williamsburg, other Eastern Iowa teams move on in state softball

FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCRG) - In a battle of 3A championship contenders, Mount Vernon upset three-time defending champions Williamsburg to move on in the bracket. In 1A, Edgewood-Colesburg’s underdog run continues. The 8th-seeded Vikings got past Southeast Warren 8-5. In their first trip to state since their back-to-back t
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Alliant Energy files air quality permit for gas-fired power plant near Linn-Benton county line

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Alliant Energy has submitted a 309-page air quality permit application for the Morgan Valley Natural Gas power plant, proposed for a site in Linn County near the Benton County line — less than two miles from some nearby homes — on the same day the American Lung Association gave Linn County a
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Linn County considers exception for Google as nearby Palo passes data center regulations

Google has been eyeing a site for a potential data center that's currently in unincorporated Linn County but could be annexed into Palo city limits. This week, Palo put a data center ordinance in place, while Linn County opened up talks to circumvent its newly instated moratorium.
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Study: Des Moines Ranked Most Dangerous City in Iowa for Vehicle Thefts

(Iowa) -- A new study ranks Des Moines as the most dangerous city in Iowa for vehicle thefts. American Trucks analyzed data from the FBI and the U.S. Census Bureau to rank 281 cities across the country based on the number of vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents in 2025. Des Moines ranked 61st on the list, the highest a
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Cedar Rapids cuts right-of-way trash removals in half with new notice system

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Cedar Rapids says a change in how it notifies residents about right-of-way trash has cut the number of city removal stops by about half compared to last year. The city received more than 1,500 reports through its non-emergency complaint system, My C-R,...
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The Salsa Guy returns to Everyday Iowa

Tim Palmer, owner of The Salsa Guy Cafe, highlights new menu items you can order at the Blairs Ferry Rd restaurant in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids welcomes restored Statue of Liberty replica after months of repairs

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Cedar Rapids’ own Lady Liberty is back on display after months of repairs, returning with fresh details and a renewed appreciation for a symbol that has stood in the city for decades. The Statue of Liberty replica is part of a Boy Scouts of...
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Nicole Cisne Durbin named CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois has a new Chief Executive Officer. Nicole Cisne Durbin has been announced as its next Chief Executive Officer. Cisne Durbin officially joins on September 8 and brings over 20 years of leadership experience focused on youth development, community engagement and strengthen
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North Liberty Police Seek Missing Teen

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Jacob Dylan Strohschein, who was last known to have contact with others on July 20, 2026. According to information from the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse, Strohschein is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet, 1 inch tall and
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Woman injured in Highway 30 rollover crash

LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - One woman was injured in a rollover crash Tuesday morning on Highway 30. The crash happened near Linn Benton Road around 8:47 a.m. Tuesday. The driver was traveling eastbound when her SUV rolled. According to authorities, she ejected from the SUV and the vehicle came...

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