Final Section of Alliant Energy LightLine Tower installed
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The final section of the Alliant Energy LightLine Tower is officially in place. Standing at 164 feet tall, the tower marks a new landmark in Cedar Rapids. The tower’s outer layer is made of Corten steel to give it a rusted look. The landmark aims...
Cedar Crossing Casino announces opening dates
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Crossing Casino announced it will be soft opening on November 19. The casino’s General Manager Kim Pang made the announcement at Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting. The casino will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening on December 5. Cedar...
West End Diner closing after 7 years in Marion
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The West End Diner in uptown Marion is closing its doors after seven years. Staff announced the news in a Facebook post Wednesday morning. The 6th Avenue morning brunch spot’s last day is Sunday, November 8. The post did not share a specific reason for closing.
This Marion Restaurant’s Closing Announcement Came as a Shock
West End Diner brought something different to Marion when it opened in 2019. Soon the restaurant will close for good.
i9 investigation finds Fire Department collects tax dollars but rarely responds to calls
WEST BERTRAM, Iowa (KCRG) - Linn County leaders say West Bertram Fire Department has responded to about a third of calls over five years, including a 2024 fire that destroyed a historic restaurant next door to its station. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An i9 investigation found the West Bertram Fire...
North Liberty considers removing Flock cameras
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - North Liberty is deciding whether to remove its Flock cameras. The cameras were installed without the City Council approving its contract with Flock, the company that supplies them. How the cameras were installed. The process began in 2024, when the City Council unanimously approved the...
Counties try to help after 2,000 Iowa refugees lose healthcare access
Some county health departments across Iowa are trying to fill the gaps after thousands of refugees lost Medicaid coverage this month. The change could restrict refugees’ access to most kinds of healthcare. In eastern Iowa, the Linn County Health Department has a list of more affordable healthcare options on...
This Marion Restaurant’s Closing Announcement Came as a Shock
West End Diner brought something different to Marion when it opened in 2019. Soon the restaurant will close for good.
Cedar Rapids schools report drop in teacher turnover
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District reported a nearly 35% reduction in teacher turnover over two years during its annual human resources presentation to the Board of Education. The district said teacher turnover fell from 15.52% in the 2023-24 school year to 10.12% in 2025-26....
Kirkwood dean of industrial tech explains need to for more space
WILLIAMSBURG — Voters in the Kirkwood Community College service area will consider approval of an $88 million General Obligation Bond Nov. 3 to fund improvements to instructional spaces, laboratories, technology, and facilities that support many of the college’s highest-demand academic programs. The nursing and paramedics programs, healthcare, agricultural and business programs and information technology would benefit from the improvements as would manufacturing and trades, according to Kirkwood
