Cedar Rapids man accused of starting large brush fire submits ignorance defense
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids man accused of starting a fire that spread over 35 acres back in March plans to use an ignorance or mistake defense in court. David Mathison was charged with reckless use of fire. An ignorance or mistake defense would ask Mathison to...
Corridor Ketamine is now in three Eastern Iowa locations
Dr. Beth Westermann, DNP, CRNA, ARNP, and Nicole Rodriguez, RN, discuss the services they offer patients at Corridor Ketamine. They provide specialized mental health care across three Eastern Iowa locations in Coralville, North Liberty, and Davenport.
Operation Quickfind: Missing 13-year-old from Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police have launched an operation quickfind for a 13-year-old girl last seen on Thursday morning. Police say Annabelle Faye Littrel was last seen around 7:00 a.m. Thursday at 3223 Soutter Avenue SE. Littrel was last seen wearing purple shorts, a plum shirt and...
Heavy fire and loud booms reported at garage in northwest Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Fire Department shared video from an overnight garage fire. Firefighters were called to a fire at a detached garage around 11 p.m. Thursday on the 1000 block of 10th Street Northwest. A witness reported loud booms at the fire. Five Cedar Rapids...
Heavy Rainfall Moves Into Eastern Iowa
Heavy rainfall has moved into eastern Iowa, with flooding possible. The National Weather Service says total rainfall for today through Saturday morning appears likely to range between 1 to 3 inches, and with rainfall rates of 1” per hour or more possible at times today. This could lead to flash flooding, particularly o
A New Bar & Restaurant Will Have Its Grand Opening in Cedar Rapids This...
Rip's Bar & Grill has taken over Jerseys Pub & Grub at 5761 C St SW in Cedar Rapids!
We Found 11 Iowa Breakfast Spots Where Oatmeal Outshined Everything Else On The Menu
A warm bowl of oatmeal can turn a simple breakfast into the part of the morning you remember most. In Iowa, we found cafés and diners where this humble dish became something worth slowing down for — topped with fresh fruit, sweet additions, or served with the comforting simplicity that makes a classic breakfast feel sp
Chad Simpson Masters Dubuque Fairgrounds on Wednedsay; Karl Chevrolet Premier Late Model Tour Opens...
The opening night of fair week racing at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway delivered an absolute dandy, as a count of 26 Karl Chevrolet Premier Late Models showed up to play on Wednesday night, July 29th, as the tour headlined a night that also featured IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Crown Vics.
ACLU of Iowa urges schools to get rid of School Resource Officer programs
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new report from the ACLU of Iowa says federal data shows Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately referred to law enforcement and arrested in Iowa schools. The ACLU said about one-quarter of Iowa schools have a school resource officer, or SRO. Those...
Iowa’s low head dam removal could take decades, DNR says
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (KCRG) - Bill Gausen of Toddville fishes at Pleasant Creek instead of the river. He said he knows the dangers posed by low head dams. “You don’t know what’s up ahead,” Gausen said. Gausen is not alone in his concern. Iowa ranks second in...
