ICPD to relocate to old school district building
The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of Iowa City Community School District’s former administrative offices at 1725 N. Dodge St. on May 5, with plans to relocate the Iowa City Police Department to the space within two years. City Manager Geoff Fruin said the City of...
7-time felon sentenced for stealing 15 guns from Waterloo home
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A federal judge in Cedar Rapids has sentenced a man to eight years in prison for stealing over a dozen firearms from a house in Waterloo. Justin Barnes, 29, from Rock Island, Illinois was sentenced on May 1. He pleaded guilty in November of 2025 to possession of stolen firearms and possessing firearms as a felon.
Marion 10th Street lane closed to fix water main break
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Marion says the southbound lane of 10th Street between Boyson Road and Indian Creek Bridge will be closed for 10 days while crews fix a water main break. The break happened Monday night north of the 10th Street Bridge. Traffic will be shifted...
Monarch Research to give one free native tree per child to help regrow Cedar...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — After the derecho, Cedar Rapids lost almost 3/4th of its tree canopy. 6 Years later, efforts are being made to restore the canopy to preserve the ecosystem that once stood. Monarch research is offering one free tree per child or grandchild within...
Cedar Rapids school district names new chief financial officer
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District has named David Nicholson as its next chief financial officer, district officials announced. Nicholson, a veteran school finance leader, will succeed current CFO Karla Hogan, who plans to retire in January 2027 after nearly a decade with the district, including four years in the top financial role.
Van Maanen makes college decision
Class of 2027 linebacker Kyler Van Maanen has made his college decision. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Pella native announced today that he has verbally committed to the Hawkeyes shortly after earning a scholarship offer from the Iowa coaching staff this past week. “The University of Iowa seems like a great fit for me,” Van Maanen told HawkeyeReport.com. “I had an amazing visit...
Pick up a “It’s A Matter of Pride” yard sign ahead of Pride Month
The City of Iowa City is offering complimentary “It’s A Matter of Pride” yard signs to help residents and businesses show their colors and stand tall in celebration of love, identity, and community. With Pride Month approaching, these signs provide a simple, visible way to affirm inclusion and support across the community.
Check Out the 3 New Shopkeepers at NewBo City Market
NewBo City Market has been undergoing some big changes, including the addition of several new vendors!
Check Out Street Bites, a New Eastern Iowa Food Truck
Street Bites is a brand new food truck based in Eastern Iowa that has a focus on "made-to-order comfort food."
Elderly man found dead in Cedar Rapids ditch
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Authorities are investigating after an elderly man was found dead Tuesday in a ditch on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies and Hiawatha Ambulance were called to the 3800 block of Greystone Drive after a report of a person lying in a ditch. When first responders arrived, they found an elderly man who was already deceased.
