Storm Chances Rise with Severe Risk
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Mostly cloudy sky continues with cooler temperatures and a strong east wind. Overnight showers and a few thunderstorms will develop. Rain will become more widespread through the night into the morning. Thursday is a First Alert Day, due to the potential of strong to severe...
5 Underrated Cedar Rapids Restaurants that Are Absolutely Worth Trying
Cedar Rapids is a city of resilience and rich cultural heritage, particularly its deep Czech and Slovak roots. While its food scene is continually evolving, its heart lies in the historic neighborhoods like the NewBo City Market and Czech Village, where tradition and innovation meet. Beyond the familiar Midwestern...
Cedar Rapids Kernels offer ticket exchange for cold April games
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Kernels are offering fans a ticket exchange promotion for chilly April games at the ballpark. The team announced that if any April home game reaches official length — 4 1/2 innings — and the temperature is below 50 degrees, fans will be eligible for a free ticket exchange.
Prosecutors urge rejection of insanity defense in murder of Jack Schleier
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Prosecutors are urging a judge to reject an insanity defense and convict Matthew Schleier of first-degree murder in the death of his 5-year-old son Jack, arguing that despite his mental illness, he knew his actions were wrong. In a rebuttal brief filed in Linn County...
Probation violation filed for man tied to Melody Hoffman case
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Linn County man connected to a high-profile murder case is back in custody after allegedly violating the terms of his probation. According to a probation violation report filed March 26, Logan Kimpton is accused of failing to follow multiple court-ordered conditions, including missing a...
Iowa assistant coach Bobby Telford leaves for new career venture
A position has just opened on the Iowa men’s wrestling coaching staff. Eight-year assistant Bobby Telford announced on Tuesday that he would be changing career paths, accepting a position at Stryker – a medical technology company. The news makes him the latest in a growing list of wrestling coaches to pursue an...
College Community School Board approves teaching staff reductions
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The College Community School Board voted to approve teaching staff reductions for the next school year. The school board said declining enrollment is creating budget concerns. The board voted to cut one Alternative Kindergarten position, plus two kindergarten and two first grade spots....
Addition Rainfall Chances Ahead
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After record-breaking warmth Monday, a significant cooldown is underway today as a cold front sweeps through the region, bringing an unsettled pattern that will last through late week. Tuesday Outlook. Quite the spread in temperatures today with 50s and 60s north, 60s and 70s to...
Mahaska/Marion Women, Land, & Legacy to Host Selling Homemade Foods in Iowa: What You...
Mahaska/Marion Women, Land, & Legacy invites women in both counties to learn more about starting a small food business and cottage food law at the next meeting in Oskaloosa on April 30th. The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center, and will feature...
First Alert Forecast: Wednesday morning, April 1st
KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast including clouds, cooler temps, more rain and increasing storm chances.

















