Rezoning Agreement for Duane Arnold Plant highlights facility’s role in community
PALO, Iowa (KCRG) - To reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center, Linn County Supervisors are agreeing to move forward with a Rezoning Agreement. Language in the agreement shapes the role the plant would have in the community. NextEra Energy has been pushing to reopen the plant and commit most of...
Intermediate schools ‘work well’ for Linn-Mar as CRCSD considers opportunities to address deficit
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - As the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) faces declining enrollment and a $11 million budget deficit for next school year, district leaders are considering options to possibly consolidate schools and reconfigure grade levels. One possibility is creating “intermediate schools” for...
1 injured in Highway 30 rollover accident
A teenager has been airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City after a single vehicle crash on Highway 30 yesterday morning. A news release from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies, along with the DeWitt Fire Department and MercyOne Genesis Ambulance for a report of a rollover accident...
Everyday Iowa – Making cookie butter with The Hotel at Kirkwood Center’s pastry chef
In this week's Everyday Foodies, we learn how to make cookie butter from Christmas cookies with Pastry Chef Cat Grimsley and Director of Food & Beverage Kasi Tenborg with The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.
Warmth Continues, Before Rain/Snow Chance
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Clouds, fog, and pockets of drizzle persist through the early afternoon, keeping things gray and a little damp. Temperatures today through Friday are expected to stay well above normal, with highs mostly in the 40s. Enjoy it while it lasts, because the pattern turns more active late in the...
High-speed chase confirmed by Cedar Rapids police
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Police Department has confirmed a high-speed chase on Sunday. There aren't many details on the suspect or reason for the chase, but a video sent by a viewer suggests the chase ended on the southwest side of town. This is a developing...
It’s Nose Work Anniversary Time – Starting Year Thirteen
It’s nose work anniversary time at our house. This year, 2026, we are starting our thirteenth year of sniffing! Emma and I started nose work with no idea how it would be such a huge part of all our lives. Had Emma not started her blog, we may never have done any dog sports. It was through reading a friend’s blog that...
Flu cases in Eastern Iowa continue to rise
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The number of flu cases continues to rise across the state. The Iowa Department of Heath and Human Services said 47 schools across Iowa had at least 10% of students out with illness during the week before Christmas. St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids said...
Schools in Iowa’s second largest city face critical cost cuts
Facing a budget deficit of more than $12-million, Cedar Rapids school leaders are considering drastic cost-saving measures after voters rejected a proposed bond issue. Options include lowering the number of consulting contracts, reducing professional travel, and cutting staff. Chad Schumacher, the district’s director...
Suspect Shot After Firing at Officers in Cedar Falls Carjacking Released, Booked into Linn...
LINN COUNTY – A suspect accused of firing a rifle at law enforcement officers following a Cedar Falls carjacking and high-speed pursuit has been released from the hospital and booked into the Linn County Correctional Center. Authorities say the man now faces multiple felony charges connected to the officer-involved...
