Cedar Rapids IA

In a significant development, the Cedar Rapids Gazette, a long-standing newspaper in the Midwest, has been sold. The news has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with some users expressing their dissatisfaction with the newspaper's performance over the years. The primary complaints include an overwhelming...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids IowaWORKS office has moved into a brand new building on Kirkwood Community College’s campus. Most of Iowa Works services used to be located at Lindale Mall. It oversees programs to help the recently laid off, and those re-entering the work force...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Crossing Casino has completed the building’s shell after nine months of construction, marking a significant milestone as developers work toward their planned New Year’s Eve 2026 opening. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, also known as P2E, is the company behind the casino...

Most Linn County government offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, 2025, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen with regular hours on Monday, December 1. The Public Health lab will accept water samples only on Monday, November 24, during the holiday week. Normal drop-off will...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to lisbon..

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new business has opened in the former Sykora Bakery building in the historic Czech Village business district. LoKey Hat Co., a custom hat boutique at 73 16th Ave. SW, opened its doors to the public on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. This is the second...

A woman now charged with attempted murder shot the identical twin of her sister's ex-boyfriend earlier this month in Cedar Rapids, court documents reveal. Faith Profit is facing that and several other charges connected to a Nov. 8 shooting in the 1800 block of A Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids. A criminal complaint says...

State law requires all Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) students to practice school bus evacuations twice a year in case of emergencies. Drills are in the fall and once in the spring. Over 5,500 CRCSD students ride buses to and from school every day. Evacuation drills are handled by...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids police helped 100 families buy warm winter clothes for their children during a holiday shopping event. Officer Jonathan McDowell guided Elianna Marquette-Raymundo as she selected new winter gear during the shopping spree. McDowell is one of many officers participating in the...

For the last few months, I've passed by the corner of 3rd St and 4th Ave in Downtown Cedar Rapids on my way home from work almost every day. Since Gianna's Italian Beef closed earlier this year, the space at 375 3rd St SE has been vacant... but, that's about to change! According to a new Facebook post, Dua Pie is...