Flood warning in effect for Linn, Jones and Cedar County
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning Monday morning for the Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Road affecting Linn, Jones and Cedar Counties. Minor flooding is forecast from Monday morning to Tuesday morning. On Sunday evening, the river was at...
Free tree program gives 2,400 native trees to Linn County children
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Hundreds of Linn County families picked up free trees Sunday through the Monarch Research Project’s One Child One Tree program. The Planting Forward Tree Distribution was held at 4970 Lakeside Road in Marion. The distribution also included the group’s Woodlands program. The One...
Behind The Scenes: Big Ten on CBS
Lights, camera, action! A live sports broadcast has many moving parts. For the Iowa-Ohio State game, the Big Ten on CBS crew was tasked with putting together the broadcast for millions of people to watch. “All week we are preparing, and you just want to be ready for when that moment hits,” said Steve McKee, […]
Iowan who suffered heart attack reunites with first responders that saved his life
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — In May, Cedar Rapidian Shawn Bergquist suffered a heart attack during a bike ride, but it was thanks to fast acting by his friends and first responders that made the difference in him still being here. Five months later, Bergquist, and his family, met those who saved his life.
Race raises money for cancer screening fund
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - More than 16,300 people took part in the 36th annual Especially for You Race on Sunday, raising money for a cancer screening fund. For Marcie Desmet, of Williamsburg, a recent cancer diagnosis made this year’s race personal. “It’s a true blessing from God that...
Marion church holds annual pet blessing
MARION, Iowa — Faith Lutheran Church in Marion held its annual Blessing of the Pets Jubilee on Saturday, welcoming people and their furry — and not-so-furry — companions. Dogs, cats, hamsters, reptiles and other pets received individual blessings at the church. People also could bring stuffed animals...
5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that Locals Swear By
Cedar Rapids, Iowa — a city stitched together by the slow bend of the Cedar River, where brick mills and painted murals stand as sentinels to resilience, and where the laughter of families and the hum of industry mingle in the summer air. Here, Czech heritage and Midwestern warmth meet in every handshake, every festiva
Motorcyclist Killed in I-380 Crash Near Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A motorcyclist was killed Saturday morning in a crash on Interstate 380 near Cedar Rapids, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and emergency crews were called at approximately 10:55 a.m. Oct. 3 to northbound I-380 just north of the Midway overpass. Investigators said a 2009 Harl
One dead after motorcycle accident in Linn County
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - One person is dead after a motorcycle accident Saturday morning. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said it was dispatched to Interstate 380 just north of the Midway Overpass for a motorcycle accident with fatal injuries around 11:00 am. Upon arrival, deputies found that a...
Cedar Rapids City Manager announces Fire Chief selection
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz has announced Brent Smith as the city’s pick for the next Fire Chief. Pomeranz sent a letter to Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell and the city council asking for Smith’s approval at their next meeting on Tuesday, October 6.

















