Holiday Closure and Service Changes for Local City Offices and Facilities in Late December...
City offices, including City Hall at 3 Quail Creek Circle, will be closed on December 24, 25, and 31, 2024. They will also be closed on January 1, 2025, for the holidays. Aquatics and Recreation facilities and the library will be closed on these dates.
Cedar Rapids police share safety tips amid extreme cold
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids police are reminding residents to take extra precautions as dangerously cold temperatures move into the area, urging simple steps that can help prevent emergencies and keep people safe. Officials advise using caution with auxiliary heating units, keeping flammable materials at least...
Westbound lanes of I-80 closed due to major crash in Cedar County, Iowa
CEDAR COUNTY, Iowa (KWQC) -A major crash involving numerous vehicles and semi tractor-trailer trucks closed portions of I-80 Saturday morning. According to Iowa511.org, the crash occurred between Exit 259: County Road X40 and Exit 254: County Road X30, which is 3 miles east of the West Branch area. As of...
Safe Sharps and Syringe Disposal Options for Local Residents at Iowa City Facility
Residents of Johnson County, as well as those living in Kalona and Riverside city limits, can dispose of sharps and syringes at the Hazardous Material Collection Facility. The facility is located at the Iowa City Landfill, 3900 Hebl Ave. SW. This service is free for residents. It is available Thursday and Friday from...
Tough travel in parts of eastern Iowa Saturday as yet another round of snow
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Another Saturday, another round of snow moving through eastern Iowa. Snow has been persistent, especially near and south of Highway 30. 9:40 a.m. UPDATE: A tow ban is in place for Linn, Johnson, Iowa, and Cedar counties. Crashes are blocking portions of...
Recent DNR Enforcement Actions Impact Residents in Sioux, Benton, Buena Vista, Osceola, and Woodbury...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a summary of recent enforcement actions as of December 11, 2025. These actions address violations of state and federal environmental laws. The DNR uses enforcement measures such as consent orders and administrative orders. More information is available on the...
Judge finds Younes guilty of attempted murder, robbery
IOWA CITY—A 22-year-old Sutherland man has been found guilty of strangling and robbing a woman in Iowa City in April 2022. A trial for Ali Younes on the charges of attempted murder and first-degree robbery, Class B felonies, and first-degree theft, a Class C felony, was held July 8-9 in Johnson County District Court...
Two eastern Iowa schools among four statewide with high illness rates in latest report
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Four Iowa schools are dealing with illness outbreaks, including two in eastern Iowa, according to the latest state respiratory virus report. Iowa Health and Human Services says at least 10 percent of students were sick at those schools during the week of November 30 through December 6.
Support the Variety Children’s Charity Two Days of Compassion
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Variety - the Children’s Charity of Iowa is back with its annual Two Days of Compassion Radiothon. Money raised during the fundraiser helps critically ill children and their families by providing things that insurance and other safety nets don’t cover. This can include things like:
Snow Emergency Declared December 11–12: No Street Parking Allowed for Local Residents
A snow emergency has been declared from noon on Thursday, December 11, 2025, to noon on Friday, December 12. Parking is not allowed on city streets during this time. Vehicles left on the streets will be towed. Residents can use downtown city parking lots. These include the lot next to City Hall on Rowley Street, the...
