IN FOCUS: 8.7.26 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
The City of Marion extends condolences to the family and friends of former Councilmember Kay Lammers. Ms. Lammers passed away on July 31, 2026, following a brief illness. Kay cared deeply about the community and served as the Ward 3 representative from 1996 to 2011. We sincerely appreciate her 15 years of public servic
Iowa’s tax-free weekend returns, offering savings on back-to-school clothing and more
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Iowans can save on some back-to-school and seasonal purchases as the state’s annual sales tax holiday gets underway Friday. Businesses open Aug. 7 and 8 are required to waive state and local option sales taxes on qualifying clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item, according to the Iow
Severe Storms Hit Eastern Iowa Friday Evening
Severe storms swept through eastern Iowa on Friday evening. The National Weather Service issued several Tornado Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, impacting portions of Fayette, Buchanan, Delaware, Linn and Jones counties. The cluster of storms moved in from the northwest starting in the 4 pm hour, traveling so
St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival kicks off Friday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The wait is over, the 2026 St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival starts Friday. That means three days of family-friendly fun, rides, games, music and of course — corn!. On Thursday, volunteers shucked all 18,000 ears of corn that will be sold for $1 at...
Iowa sales tax holiday: not all back-to-school items qualify
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s sales tax holiday runs from Friday, August 7 to Saturday, August 8 for consumers to get some relief from paying extra ahead of school starting. However, the rules for which purchases qualify are particular. Lisa Brislawn, owner of the recently rebranded LaLa B’s...
10 Iowa Churches Known For Stunning Altars, Murals, And Painted Ceilings
The first glance may leave you wondering how such extraordinary artistry ended up behind such quiet doors. Many stand in small Iowa communities where the exterior gives little hint of the color and craftsmanship waiting inside. Each sanctuary carries its own personality, shaped by immigrant traditions, local devotion,
GALLERY: Storm Damage from 8/7/26
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms rolled through central Iowa on Friday, leaving some notable damage in its wake. Impacted counties include Bremer, Black Hawk, Linn and Jones. Trees, limbs, power lines and light poles were heavily damaged through much of central Iowa. Trees were also
Cedar Rapids Schools report sharp decline in student criminal charges
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District says its Safe & Secure Learning Initiative is producing measurable results, with student criminal charges dropping nearly 77% since the program launched in Fall 2023. According to the district's 2025-2026 School Resource Officer Data Report, student crimin
Linn County campsite reservations go all-online, eliminating cash and walk-up options
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Linn County Conservation has moved to an all-online reservation system for its campgrounds, ending cash payments and walk-up bookings at its four parks. The change, which took effect this week, applies to all 300 campsites across Linn County’s parks. Previously, the county accepted a mix...
First Alert Forecast: Thursday morning, August 6th
KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast including a little morning fog, warmer weather, and a stray Friday storm chance.

















