Cedar Rapids family creates community pantry in alley
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids family has set up a community pantry in an alley behind their house, providing free food and clothing to anyone in need. Mackenzie Berry and her family installed the rainbow-painted file cabinet on Third Avenue Southeast in the Wellington Heights neighborhood about three...
Persistent Police Surveillance in University Heights: A Resident’s Concern
A resident of Iowa City, who has been living just outside of University Heights for about 15 years, has recently voiced concerns about what she perceives as harassment by the local police department. She claims to have been tailed closely by a gray Heights PD Dodge SUV on two separate occasions within a week. The...
Second suspect named in Swisher sport store burglary
SWISHER, Iowa (KCRG) - The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says a second person has been arrested in connection to the burglary of a sporting goods store. Iowa River Outdoors, a sporting goods store in Swisher, said around 4 a.m. on July 24, security footage shows someone breaking into the store and smashing a glass...
Iowa City Carlos O’Kelly’s closes suddenly after 43 years. Here’s what we know:
After 43 years, Iowa City's Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican restaurant is closed. The business at 1406 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, quietly shuttered on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and signage from the building has been removed. "Thank you for 43 years of celebration, support, and good memories," reads a sign on the door. "We are still...
7 US Cities Where Middle-Class Families Are Quietly Thriving
GOBankingRates consulted with real estate experts and real estate data to determine the best cities for middle-class families to thrive in.
State education board investigating three Clayton Ridge Community School District administrators
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners has found “probable cause” against three Clayton Ridge school administrators and has ordered Board staff to proceed with the case.
Iowa Hospitals Ranked as 48th Safest in the Nation
The recent Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Rankings from LeapFrog have placed Iowa hospitals at the 48th position nationally. The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown, the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center on Hawkins Drive, and Mercy Medical Center received grades of D, C, and F respectively....
Everyday Iowa – LoKey Hat Co. Cedar Rapids
LoKey Hat Co is opening soon in Czech Village! We stopped by to check out their process for creating one-of-a-kind custom hats.
House fired that killed Marion man ruled accidental
MARION, Iowa — The investigation into a house fire where a Marion man was found dead has wrapped up. On July 11 just before 8:00 a.m., the Marion Police and Fire Departments responded to a residential fire in the 3400 block of Quail Trail Court. 33-year-old Marquel Jenkins, the...
Linn County Solid Waste Agency urges residents to flatten cardboard for recycling safety
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency is reminding residents to break down and flatten cardboard boxes before dropping them off at the Resource Recovery building, located at 1954 County Home Road in Marion. Breaking down boxes helps staff inspect the materials and prevent...
