Our Town North Liberty: Fast becoming the envy of many Iowa communities
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - In North Liberty, the construction never seems to stop. “I just don’t see it ending,” said Brandon Platt, co-owner of Lion Development Group. “I think Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty are going to keep going north and Cedar Rapids is going to keep...
KXEL Morning News for Thu. Jul. 09, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – A man has been charged with first-degree murder following an investigation into a fatal Iowa City shooting from December 2024. 20-year-old Denario Mobley is accused of fatally shooting a woman in a vehicle in the alley behind the 600 Block of South Lucas Street on December 30, 2024. The victim
Heavy rain possible overnight, severe threat diminished
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Storms will continue to weaken overnight. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch that was previously in effect for parts of the TV9 viewing area was cancelled early. Any additional warnings this evening will be sporadic at most. Due to the fairly slight chance of severe storms tonight,...
Meet three of Iowa’s innovative Main Street businesses
Being innovative isn’t just about coming up with an artificial intelligence solution, scaling it to millions of customers and celebrating once the company gets acquired and there’s a huge payout. It’s about serving customers on Main Street. Carol Lilly, Main Street Iowa state coordinator, said it’s important...
Meet pioneering Iowans whose history-making contributions shaped the future
Libraries are full of innovation – books that line their shelves tell all about technological advancements, people who thought outside the box and founders who weren’t afraid to try their crazy ideas. They also support research, creativity and education. Perhaps their lesser known contribution to innovation is in their
Coralville Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges Following Fourth of July Incident in Indianola
A Coralville man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an alleged assault and disturbance on the Fourth of July in Indianola. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Indianola Police Department, 37-year-old John James Andersen is charged with second-degree criminal mischief, assault on pers
‘Always that busy tone’: LRS customer deals with double charges amidst complaints to Attorney...
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Imagine paying twice for trash pickup - and still not getting consistent service. That is just one example of frustrations LRS customers have shared with TV9 in recent months - and with the state Attorney General’s office. North Liberty couple deals with extra charges.
Investigators find human bones in Coralville
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Coralville Police Department and Johnson County Medical Examiners actively continue to investigate a scene identified Wednesday. Now, investigators say they’ve “recovered multiple bones believed to be human remains.”. Police say someone reported possible human bones at 8:13 a.m. Wednesday
Coralville PD, medical examiner’s office investigating scene near Northwest Middle School
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Coralville Police Department and medical examiner’s office are investigating a scene near Northwest Middle School. Police say there is no threat to the public at this time, but that the crime scene “keeps growing.”. TV9 crews at the scene saw caution tape and...
Rock the Block with NewBo City Market
From free exercise classes to free music at Rock the Block and a brand-new bar, NewBo City Market has tons going on all summer long.

















