North Liberty man detained by ICE after traffic stop on I-80
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A North Liberty man was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following a traffic stop on Tuesday morning on Interstate 80, according to immigrant advocacy group Escucha Mi Voz. All information was provided by immigrant advocacy group Escucha Mi Voz. On July 7, ICE...
Suspect in 1983 Linn County cold case scheduled for court appearance this week
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — The man accused of killing a Linn County man and then avoiding arrest for more than four decades is set to appear in an Iowa courtroom this week for the first time since being taken into custody more than a year ago.
New Restaurant ‘Rhapsody’ Opens in the Old Cedar Rapids Chrome Horse Building
The former Chrome Horse Saloon in the NewBo District is now hope to TWO restaurants!
2 killed in Iowa County crash on Highway 151
IOWA COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A 33-year-old from Amana and a 14-year-old from North Liberty were killed in a crash in Iowa County just before 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. According to Iowa State Patrol, a Kenworth construction vehicle was headed south on Highway 151 when a Ford Escape headed westbound on 110th Street failed
Ped Mall shooting suspects scheduled for court appearances Friday
IOWA CITY, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — The two suspects charged with attempted murder after April's mass shooting in the Iowa City Ped Mall have court appearances scheduled this week. Damarian Jones and Ka'Mari Dozier have a case management conference at 2:30 p.m. Friday ahead of their trial dates...
Our Town North Liberty: Fast becoming the envy of many Iowa communities
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - In North Liberty, the construction never seems to stop. “I just don’t see it ending,” said Brandon Platt, co-owner of Lion Development Group. “I think Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty are going to keep going north and Cedar Rapids is going to keep...
KXEL Morning News for Thu. Jul. 09, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – A man has been charged with first-degree murder following an investigation into a fatal Iowa City shooting from December 2024. 20-year-old Denario Mobley is accused of fatally shooting a woman in a vehicle in the alley behind the 600 Block of South Lucas Street on December 30, 2024. The victim
Heavy rain possible overnight, severe threat diminished
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Storms will continue to weaken overnight. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch that was previously in effect for parts of the TV9 viewing area was cancelled early. Any additional warnings this evening will be sporadic at most. Due to the fairly slight chance of severe storms tonight,...
Meet three of Iowa’s innovative Main Street businesses
Being innovative isn’t just about coming up with an artificial intelligence solution, scaling it to millions of customers and celebrating once the company gets acquired and there’s a huge payout. It’s about serving customers on Main Street. Carol Lilly, Main Street Iowa state coordinator, said it’s important...
Meet pioneering Iowans whose history-making contributions shaped the future
Libraries are full of innovation – books that line their shelves tell all about technological advancements, people who thought outside the box and founders who weren’t afraid to try their crazy ideas. They also support research, creativity and education. Perhaps their lesser known contribution to innovation is in their

















