Marion says orange discoloration, sheen in creek near Grant Wood Trail are harmless
MARION, Iowa — City officials say orange deposits and a rainbow-colored sheen in a creek along the Grant Wood Trail are naturally occurring and pose no environmental concern. In a Facebook post, the city of Marion said people using the trail between 35th and 44th streets may have noticed...
Cedar Rapids schools team begins exploring future uses for retired properties
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids Community School District team has begun exploring future uses for six school properties that are being retired as part of the district’s reconfiguration. The Facilities Redevelopment Team met for the first time Tuesday. It includes local government, education, business and real...
‘Brian’s Law’: Friend of Solon hit-and-run victim pushes for tougher distracted driving penalties
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A woman whose longtime friend suffered life-threatening injuries in a Solon hit-and-run is gathering support for a proposal that would require license suspensions for distracted drivers who cause injury crashes. Mary Huber calls her proposal “Brian’s Law,” named for Brian Vincent, whom she has known since...
Linn County’s first budget forum draws just one attendee
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Linn County began planning its fiscal year 2028 budget Thursday night, but only one member of the public attended its first public forum. The meeting marked the start of months of discussions about how the county will collect and spend tax dollars. The budget will cover July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028.
Coralville Man Killed in Highway 13 Crash Near Coggon Construction Zone
A 63-year-old Coralville man died after a two-vehicle crash near a Highway 13 construction zone in Coggon, according to the Linn County Sheriff's Office. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
‘We listened and we heard’: Marion revisits aquatic center plans with smaller proposal
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Marion is considering a smaller aquatic center after putting a nearly $40 million proposal on hold last year. The city said the first proposal had a high price tag and did not have the level of community support it wanted. Residents will have another chance to weigh in before anything is built.
Marion officials report increase in school bus stop-arm violations
MARION, Iowa — School officials and police in Marion say they’ve seen a significant increase in drivers illegally passing stopped school buses this school year. Linn-Mar Community School District, Marion Independent School District and the Marion Police Department reported 67 stop-arm violations during the first 30 days of the school year. Officials said the number is significantly higher than in previous years and has continued to rise beyond the start of school.
Gardner and Ellis golf courses set seasonal closing dates
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Gardner Golf Course will close for the season after play Sunday, Nov. 15, and Ellis Golf Course will close after play Sunday, Nov. 22, Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation announced Thursday. Twin Pines Golf Course will remain open, with its closing date dependent on weather...
Microsoft outage disrupts email, Teams, and Microsoft Store
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Microsoft experienced an outage Thursday afternoon that affected its Exchange servers and caused connectivity problems, including for Outlook email, the Microsoft Store, and Teams. It is unclear how widespread the outage is. What was affected. The outage also affected area hospitals. UIHC posted on social...
Hall Bicycle to open its third location
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hall Bicycle Company announced on Wednesday that it is adding a new store location. The shop is set to open its third location in Marion in February 2027. It currently has shops on Second Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids and University Avenue East in...
