A Cedar Rapids Bakery & Restaurant is Relocating Downtown
A former NewBo City Market vendor has found a new home! K.C. Cakes & Cajun is in the process of moving into the former Runt's Munchies location in Downtown Cedar Rapids. K.C. Cakes & Cajun first came on the local restaurant scene in November of 2023 when it opened inside of NewBo City Market as just 'K.C. Cakes.' The o
Linn County residents push back against proposed power plant and data centers
LINN CO., Iowa (KCRG) - Residents packed a Linn County Planning and Zoning meeting Monday to oppose the Morgan Valley Gas Power plant and potential data centers they believe will come with the project. Several data center companies have been approaching residents just outside of Fairfax about future development, and...
KXEL Morning News for Mon. Jun. 15, 2026
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) – A woman has won $2 million after buying a Mega Millions lottery ticket from a Waterloo Walmart. According to the Iowa lottery, Debra Bickle was the lucky winner. She says the prize money has allowed her to move her retirement up by six months. She says she plans to share the prize money with her
Sloane. celebrates one year in Uptown Marion
Catherine heads over to Sloane. in Uptown Marion to shop get all the details on The Champagne Social happening June 18!
UNI, U of I seek building upgrades at Iowa City Regents meeting
[IOWA CITY, Iowa] — The Iowa Board of Regents is meeting in Iowa City to discuss upgrades and new programs across the state's three public universities. Several buildings need improvements. The University of Northern Iowa is seeking approval to modernize its commons, while the University of Iowa wants to upgrade multip
HealthyJoCo survey: 700-plus responses shape Johnson County health data update
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Johnson County Public Health has released updated local health data as part of HealthyJoCo, the county's ongoing community health assessment and improvement initiative. The updated data snapshot, based on more than 700 responses from Johnson County residents, provides insight into health behavior
Iowa Board of Regents approves accelerated degree programs
Iowa’s public universities received preliminary approval Monday from the Iowa Board of Regents to launch an accelerated degree program for students hoping to complete their education with fewer credits. The Bachelor of Applied Professional Studies, presented at the board’s June 15 meeting, wouldn’t replace any other d
Iowa City pays Orchard Park tenants as leases end for redevelopment
Zoe Mahler scrambled to find housing when she was given a two-month notice that her apartment would be demolished and redeveloped. Mahler is one of 37 tenants who currently reside in a series of small apartment buildings on Orchard Court in Iowa City. All 37 leases will be terminated at the end of July to make way for
Road closures announced for Iowa City Pride Festival and Parade
IOWA CITY Iowa (KCRG) - The city is closing some main roads in downtown Iowa City for the Pride Festival and parade this weekend. Drivers will not be able to park on Linn Street between Washington and College starting at 5 p.m. Friday. Starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, the following...
The Ribs at This Iowa Legend Have a Following That Treats Cross-State Drives Like...
That red barn on a quiet Iowa road has been drawing hungry drivers for decades. The smell of hickory smoke hits you before you even reach the door. That first breath, and you already know this visit was worth every mile. Regulars across the state treat the trip like a casual errand. I have eaten a lot of barbecue in th

















