Hawkeyes Fall to Indiana in Doubleheader
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team dropped both games of a Saturday doubleheader to Indiana at Pearl Field, falling 2-1 in the opener and 9-7 in 10 innings in Game 2. HOW IT HAPPENED. Game 1. Indiana struck first in the second inning, plating a...
This school planning expert helps Iowa schools make data-informed decisions
CEDAR RAPIDS — Rob Schwarz is a school planning expert, analyzing enrollment trends and boundaries for districts across the Midwest — including Cedar Rapids — so school leaders can make data-driven decisions. Proposed new attendance boundaries in the Cedar Rapids Community School District were created in partnership with Schwarz, the chief executive officer of RSP & Associates, which he founded in 2003. Though based in Overland Park...
Snow showers in the north, freeze warning Monday morning
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As the precipitation moves out, skies will be partly cloudy. Highs today will be in the low to mid 50s. Overnight, temperatures will fall to the upper 20s, causing frost to form, so you will want to protect any cold-sensitive plants. The National Weather Service...
Residents in Linn and Benton counties sign petition against Alliant Energy’s natural gas power...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A growing group of Linn and Benton County residents say a proposed Alliant Energy natural gas plant is too close for comfort. Alliant Energy wants to build the Morgan Valley Energy Center in unincorporated Linn County, south of Highway 30 near Linn Benton Road. On...
Iowa went all-in on school choice. It’s hurting this city’s public schools
On an unseasonably warm February morning, Principal Condra Allred walked the hallways of Cleveland Elementary School's 76-year-old building wearing a pink fanny pack slung over one shoulder like a bandolier. Inside the pack, a walkie-talkie squawked with the voices of staff who needed back-up on the playground, or a bathroom break, or help soothing a troubled student.
Overnight shooting in Iowa City leaves multiple injured
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City Police are investigating an overnight shooting in downtown Iowa City. Officers were called to the 100 block of East College Street, near the pedestrian mall on a report of a large fight at 1:46 a.m. As police were arriving to the scene, they reportedly heard gunfire. Multiple people suffered […]
“Multiple victims” in overnight shooting near UIowa campus
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Authorities urged people to avoid the area of College and Clinton streets early Sunday after reports of gunshots near the University of Iowa campus. Videos posted to social media show a fight in the street that escalated to shots fired. The university issued a Hawk...
Equipment failure leads to early morning power outages in Marion, Cedar Rapids
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Some people woke up early Saturday morning to their power being off in the Marion/ Cedar Rapids area. Alliant Energy told TV9 that over 4,200 people lost power around 3 a.m. Saturday due to equipment failure. Crews fixed the issue and power was restored by 4:45...
Windy and cooler, a few snow showers possible
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Winds have picked up and temperatures have cooled as the storms moved out overnight. Wind speeds today will be between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts reaching 35 mph. Skies will be a mix of sun and clouds, with highs only reaching the upper 40s...
Coral Ridge Mall announces addition of new low-priced store
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Coral Ridge Mall announced a new low-priced store is coming to the shopping center. In a post on Facebook, the mall said Miss A, a beauty, makeup and jewelry store, would be coming soon. According to its website, Miss A sells many of its products...

















