Check Out the 3 New Shopkeepers at NewBo City Market
NewBo City Market has been undergoing some big changes, including the addition of several new vendors!
Check Out Street Bites, a New Eastern Iowa Food Truck
Street Bites is a brand new food truck based in Eastern Iowa that has a focus on "made-to-order comfort food."
Elderly man found dead in Cedar Rapids ditch
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Authorities are investigating after an elderly man was found dead Tuesday in a ditch on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies and Hiawatha Ambulance were called to the 3800 block of Greystone Drive after a report of a person lying in a ditch. When first responders arrived, they found an elderly man who was already deceased.
8 old-fashioned pizza spots in Iowa that are still packed for a reason
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Some pizza places chase trends. Others simply keep doing what works — and doing it well. Across Iowa, these old-school spots continue to draw loyal crowds with classic flavors, comfortable dining rooms, and a sense of tradition you can feel the moment you walk in.
Iowa fertility doctors say federal bill will help lower cost of IVF
URBANDALE, Iowa — Fertility doctors in Urbandale are sharing their support for federal legislation that could help lower the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and expand access. “You’re looking at close to $20,000 and it can be even more expensive depending of different treatments that patients have to undergo,” said Dr. Abigail Mancuso, […]
One injured after two-vehicle crash in Linn County
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Linn County Monday afternoon. Authorities responded to the intersection of Highway 30 and Cedar River Road at 3:03 p.m. Police say a car attempting to merge onto Highway 30 from Cedar River Road...
Column | The anxieties facing 2026’s UI graduates
Articles flood my daily news check with headlines such as “Why Today’s Graduates Are Screwed” in The Economist and “New Grads Need More Than A High GPA” from LinkedIn. As a soon-to-be graduate student, these articles freak me out. Unlike those of decades past, graduating...
Alliant Energy LightLine Bridge nears completion in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Alliant Energy LightLine Bridge is taking shape over the Cedar River, replacing the old CRANDIC railroad bridge washed out in the flood of 2008. The goal is to make it easier for pedestrians to get to and from the historic neighborhoods. Construction is expected...
Cedar Rapids considering free bus rides, conducting study
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Transit is conducting a study to determine if the city can transition to fare-free buses. According to Marion City Council documents, the transit department is looking to “improve accessibility” and decide what comes next - as existing fareboxes have reached the end of their useful life and would cost $1.3 million to replace.
First Alert Forecast: Monday morning, May 4th
KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast including a warm Monday, some late-afternoon storms, and a brief cooldown...

















