3 brothers told police they tied down younger brother to prevent harm to family
The 18-year-old was violent, wouldn't eat or drink, before he died CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids police officers responded to a call regarding an unconscious or dead person on Nov. 9, 2024, but they only had to walk inside the mobile home to determine a person was dead after being "struck" by an overwhelming odor, a...
Jones County Speakeasy Offers Up Sinatra and Smooth Old Fashion
A Valentine’s Day dinner at Monticello’s The Market at the Tap delivers prime rib, salmon, Sinatra, and one unforgettable Old Fashioned.
Athlete of the Week: Kylie Cook
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Prairie senior Kylie Cook is one of the top bowlers in the state. Her final roll of her high school career was a strike, and it clinched her third place at the state bowling tournament. She’s this week’s TV9 Athlete of the Week, sponsored by...
Documentary looks at Iowa Interstate’s first 40 years
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new documentary about the Iowa Interstate Railroad marking the railroad’s 40th anniversary is now available at the company’s YouTube page. “Revival and Redemption: Iowa Interstate at 40” is a 34-minute feature looking at the railroad’s growth from startup in 1984 to its current regional role...
Homeowners Invited to Apply for Housing Rehabilitation or Emergency Home Repair Grants
Qualifying North Liberty and Johnson homeowners are encouraged to apply for grants of $7,500 or $15,000 to make improvements towards their home or mobile home. These grants are funded by Johnson County using American Rescue Plan Act funding. The program’s goal is to help keep people in their homes by...
UI researchers find common drug could treat opioid use disorder
University of Iowa researchers in the Carver College of Medicine discovered a commonly used drug could treat opioid use disorder, a chronic relapsing condition marked by opioid addiction. Opioids are a type of drug that relieves pain but can also be highly addictive, according to the National Institute on Drug...
Linn County supervisors approve data center zoning rules for unincorporated areas
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a data center ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county. The ordinance establishes zoning regulations for both small and large data centers operating outside city limits. The rules address building setbacks, noise...
North Liberty Implementing New Agenda Management Platform
In March, the City of North Liberty plans to implement a new agenda and meeting management platform. The software is expected to streamline and automate portions of the city’s agenda and meeting minutes management processes and provided additional guardrails for legal compliance. The platform will replace the city’s...
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Majority of KMCH Listening Area
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Delaware, Dubuque and Buchanan counties. The Winter Storm Warning, which replaces the Winter Weather Advisory, will be in effect from 9 pm tonight through 9 am Friday. The National Weather Service says total snow accumulations between four and eight inches is predicted,...
University of Iowa researchers create tools for cancer tracking in different states
As Iowa officials drill down on their fight to understand and address high cancer rates in the state, a mapping tool developed by University of Iowa researchers is informing their and other states’ work — and the network is set to keep growing.
