There Are Two New Eateries Coming to NewBo City Market
Get ready for some delicious new food options here in Cedar Rapids! NewBo City Market has revealed that there are some new shops coming this summer. The social media post reads:. "...we’re thrilled to announce that TWO more fantastic businesses will be joining the Market community this summer! Stay tuned—we’ll...
Downtown Cedar Rapids welcomes new upgrades to Mays Island
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — New national grant funding to the City of Cedar Rapids helped plant more than two dozen trees on Mays Island. Leaders also cut the ribbon on new city signage. After living out-of-town for most of her adult life, Jennifar Bassett said she's back to living...
Little Shop of Horrors comes to Theater Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A low budget Roger Corman film that turned into a musical is coming to Theater Cedars Rapids starting Friday. Cast and crew were busy putting final touches on the Little Shop of Horrors Monday before doing a full dress rehearsal. The plot features the exploits...
Man convicted of selling drugs that killed Marion couple
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An Eastern Iowa man has been found guilty on federal charges for selling fentanyl and heroin, resulting in the overdose deaths of a couple in Marion. On Wednesday, a jury convicted Cody Kinzie Dittmar, 34, of distributing and conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl after...
Johnson County invests $1.7M in housing to aid homeless veterans
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Housing Authority, Veterans Affairs and Johnson County are all joining forces to help with the housing crisis in Iowa City by working on a new housing project specifically for veterans. This project is expected to provide 15 units for veterans that are...
Linn County Fair kicks off with events, exhibits, and royalty handovers
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Linn County Fair begins Wednesday and will run through the weekend, offering a variety of events and activities for attendees. Heidi Steffen, Co-Marketing Chair of the Linn County Fair, highlighted the main events and new free grounds acts that visitors can expect to see. Steffen also...
Tornado Watch in Effect Until 10 PM
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An upper-level front will remain stalled over the region, keeping conditions warm, sticky, and unsettled through the end of the week. Strong winds and heavy downpours are the primary concerns, and a few storms could reach severe levels. A Tornado Watch has been issued for our northern...
Muggy Week Ahead with Storm Chances
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We are settling into a classic summertime pattern this week, with an upper-level front lingering over the region and keeping heat and humidity firmly in place. That means it’s going to feel sticky and uncomfortable, especially during the afternoon hours. On top of that,...
KCRG First Alert Forecast
First Alert Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Joe Winters has your First Alert Forecast, featuring scattered storm chances through the rest of the week. KCRG-TV9 First Alert Forecast: Tuesday, Afternoon, June 24th. Updated: 12 hours ago. First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist Camille Dinka has your First Alert Forecast,...
Iowa Fast Food Chain B-Bop’s Has Officially Opened in Cedar Rapids
25 years after closing in Cedar Rapids, a favorite Iowa-based fast food chain has returned to the Corridor! B-Bop's is BACK!. The Cedar Rapids B-Bop's is at 5340 Buffalo Ridge Drive NE, right across from the Fountains near the Fleet Farm Gas Mart. The building is brand new, with construction officially beginning back...