Iowa Safe Haven law gives parents legal option in surrendering custody of newborns
DES MOINES, Iowa — A woman has been arrested in Missouri in connection to the death of a newborn baby in Iowa City three decades ago. Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services is reminding families of legal alternatives in surrendering custody of newborn infants. The Safe Haven Act...
KCRG First Alert Forecast
Some showers will occur while our warming trend continues. KCRG-TV9 First Alert Forecast: Tuesday Evening, September 9. First Alert Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Joe Winters has your First Alert Forecast, featuring warming temperatures. KCRG-TV9 First Alert Forecast: Tuesday Afternoon, September 9. Updated: 12 hours...
Bird safety film being put on windows of Marion Library over next two weeks
MARION, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Bird safety film is being installed on the exterior windows of the Marion Public Library. Work started on Sept. 2 and will take two more weeks. During this time, portions of the sidewalk and parking spaces will be closed on 6th Ave., 11th...
Incident involving semi causes traffic backup in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Authorities responded to a semi that hit and pulled down traffic wires on Monday. At approximately 1:55 p.m. Monday, the Cedar Rapids Police Department and the Cedar Rapids Fire Department were called to Wright Brothers Blvd and Earhart Lane SW. Authorities say a semi hit...
Fairfax city council debates Alliant’s proposed plant amid airport’s safety concerns
FAIRFAX, Iowa — Fairfax held an extended city council meeting Tuesday as the city heard Alliant Energy's plans to add a utility plant just outside of town. Reps from Alliant Energy and from the Eastern Iowa Airport were there. The site under consideration is near 76th Avenue southwest —...
Lawyer seeks speedy trial to prevent delays in Luke Truesdell case
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The man accused in Linn County's first-ever quadruple murder case is asking the court to keep his trial on track and avoid more delays. Court records show Luke Truesdell has decided to use his right to a speedy trial, after previously giving it up. His attorney, Patrick McMullen, said the move...
Linn-Mar Facilities Updates – Summer 2025
The district has made several facilities improvements across the district over the past several months. From performance spaces to playgrounds, each project is part of our district’s broader vision to support learning and engagement at every level. New Security Updates. In 2023-24 the district was awarded $50,000...
Missing cat rescued after jumping from car on Highway 13
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Missouri family is breathing a sigh of relief after their cat, Tinkerbell, was found safe days after a she escaped on Highway 13 in Cedar Rapids. Early Sunday morning, Tinkerbell jumped from a moving vehicle after the family’s German Shepherd accidentally opened the window. Her owner, Lisa,...
Woman charged in 1992 death of baby found at Iowa City landfill
Officials provide update on investigation into house fire that killed four children. CCSO states that the case is still active and updates will be given if new information becomes available. Wrightsville Beach Board of Alderman requests NCDOT investigate local traffic corridors. Updated: 4 hours ago. The Town...
Man charged after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars in scuba gear at Lake Macbride
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A Coralville man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars in scuba gear at Lake Macbride. 33-year-old Randy Jones, of Coralville, faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing $500 in scuba gear, along with credit and debit cards. Police say Jones allegedly stole...