Around 20 taken to hospital in I-80 crashes, officials say
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (KWQC) - Approximately 20 to 25 people were taken to the hospital in I-80 crashes that shut the roadway down for hours, officials said. Several sections of I-80 are blocked Sunday night due to a towing operation, according to Iowa 511, including:. The left lane of I-80...
Multi-vehicle crash blocks I-80 near West Branch
Traffic is backed up in both directions along Interstate 80 near West Branch following a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. Google traffic data reported at 1:01 p.m. showed delays of about 15 minutes eastbound and westbound between Exit 259 at County Road X40 and Exit 265 at County Road X46, roughly seven miles...
Even after a blowout win, Ben McCollum was not happy with his team in...
McCollum was happy with the win, but unhappy with the energy after an emotional loss to Iowa State on Thursday.
Linn-Mar Superintendent Amy Kortemeyer announces retirement
Linn-Mar Superintendent Amy Kortemeyer announced Friday that she plans to retire in June 2026, after three years in the role.
One last day of below normal temperatures
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As you head out the door this morning, you’ll want to bundle up. Temperatures through noon will be below zero. With wind chills this low, frostbite can set in on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. If you’re outside, you should bundle up, limit exposed skin, take breaks, and go...
UPDATE: I-80 reopened following hours-long closure
UPDATE: The Iowa DOT has reopened both East and Westbound lanes of I-80 from Coral Ridge Ave. to Plainview Road. The DOT said travelers on that stretch of I-80 will experience varied conditions. For the latest on road conditions, click here. PRVIOUS UPDATES:. UPDATE: The Iowa DOT said existing traffic...
First Alert Day: Warming shelters open in Linn County
As Iowans face this weekend’s frigid temperatures, organizations across Linn County are offering a break from the cold.
Farm equipment damaged in Sunday morning fire
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - No one is injured after a machine shed caught fire in rural Linn County Sunday morning. First responders were called to a property on Linn Ridge Road around 8:10 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a machine shed was on fire. Tools and farm equipment were...
Cedar Rapids Fire Department extinguishes late-night fire at Ingredion plant
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Crews with the Cedar Rapids Fire Department were able to quickly extinguish a Saturday night fire at the city’s Ingredion corn milling plant. The fire was called in at 10:52 p.m. Saturday night. Workers pointed crews to the fire, which was then found on the building’s third floor.
First responders battle Linn County machine shed fire
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A machine shed fire in rural Linn County has been put out thanks to the work of several emergency agencies. Crews were called at 7:28 a.m. to a fire in a machine shed at the property of 706 Ivanhoe Rd. A photo of the blaze shows large plumes of smoke coming out of the building.
