Linn County Mental Health Access Center Seeks Winter Clothing Donations for Local Residents Through...
The Linn County Mental Health Access Center in Cedar Rapids is collecting winter clothing for local residents. The center accepts new or gently used pants, sweatshirts, sweaters, gloves, and handwarmers. Items are needed in all sizes and for all genders.
Cedar Rapids police complete PIT training using repurposed squad cars
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Several out-of-service Cedar Rapids Police Department vehicles are now back in action — this time as training tools. The department shared an update this week showing the former squad cars being used to help officers learn and practice the Pursuit Intervention Technique, also known as the PIT...
Rockwell City Woman Pleads in Felony Child Endangerment Case
A Rockwell City woman has entered a plea in a felony child endangerment case involving her infant son. 22-year-old Emma Swanson was arrested in June and initially pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including willful injury causing serious injury. Earlier this month, she entered an Alford plea—maintaining her...
North Central Iowa Schools Among Several Across the Country Targeted by Hoax Threats
At least three Iowa school districts, including two in north central Iowa, reported receiving a swatting threat on Friday (10.24), forcing some classes to be cancelled, in a series of AI-generated calls that appeared to target schools that start with the letter A. Algona, AGWSR, and Alburnett schools all publicly...
Elite Iowa QB target gives Eli Drinkwitz good news after his Hawkeyes visit
A highly coveted quarterback prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, uncommitted from Boise State, a few days after visiting Iowa City.
Authorities Searching for Missing Person in Cedar Rapids
Details: Blake Alan Hansel was last known to be in contact on October 25, 2025. His current whereabouts are unknown, and there are concerns for his safety. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Blake Alan Hansel, please contact:. Cedar Rapids Police Department: (319) 286-5491. Iowa Missing...
Make-A-Wish Iowa grants trip to Universal Studios for young leukemia survivor
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — An 11-year-old who spent three years battling leukemia had a dream come true Monday night. Penelope Pearson has a ticket for Universal Studios in Florida thanks to Make-A-Wish Iowa. After undergoing immunotherapy to overcome the disease, Penelope learned Monday night that her...
Working Iowa: Frank’s Tree Service looks to grow team
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - For almost three decades Frank’s Tree Service has been operating in the Cedar Rapids area. Now the company is expanding and is looking to hire more CDL Class A drivers in the process. “We’re growing, we’re expanding to the Iowa City, you know, about...
First Alert Forecast: Monday Morning, October 27th
KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has a dandy of a day Monday with clouds and shower chances increasing ahead of Tuesday.
Everyday Iowa – American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women
Dr. Payvandi talks cardiovascular disease & heart attacks in women, while Chase Grubbs shares details on the Cedar Rapids Go Red for Women luncheon.
