Getting to Know Christian Brothers Automotive in Cedar Rapids
Lance and Gina Shaver give us a look inside Christian Brothers Automotive and what they hope to bring to the drivers of Cedar Rapids.
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office K9 dies unexpectedly
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says that one of it’s K9s, Echo, died on Friday. The office said the death was unexpected and was caused by a sudden illness. Echo served the community for eight years with his handler, Deputy Jesse Lenz. “Throughout...
Iowa City Fire Department responds to house fire
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire on Tuesday afternoon. The fire broke out shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the 1200 block of Moses Bloom Lane. Crews are still on the scene of the fire. There is no word on...
Cedar Rapids woman charged with fighting police officers in her vehicle
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police have arrested a woman they say disarmed one officer and injured another with her vehicle. Jill Lampe, 39, of Cedar Rapids, is charged with three counts of assaulting an officer, disarming a peace officer, three counts of interference with official acts and harassment.
Cedar Rapids provides update on stalled roadwork
CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids intends to reopen 34th Street SE this fall despite the abrupt departure of the construction company originally responsible for the work. Shift Companies in mid-August informed the city it would not complete the 34th Street project or a separate road improvement project on the nor
National Civics Bee returning to Eastern Iowa in 2027
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Middle school students across Eastern Iowa will have another chance to compete in the National Civics Bee next year, with applications opening Sept. 7. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Foundation will host the regional competition for a second year in spring 2027. Students in grades six thr
A few showers or storms around on Tuesday morning
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - It’ll still be pretty hot and humid for at least a few more days. A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of the TV9 viewing area along and south of Interstate 80. Most of these counties will be with this advisory through 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Johnson County’s new eponym gets lasting tribute with bronze monument
A new statute in Iowa City commemorates the county's eponym — the first Black woman to graduate with a doctorate from the University of Iowa. The seven-foot tall, 1,500-pound bronze statue of Lulu Merle Johnson was unveiled outside the Johnson County Administration Building during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug
We Went Looking For Iowa’s Best Wings And Locals Keep Coming Back To This...
Iowa City has no shortage of places to grab a cold drink and watch the game, but not every sports bar earns the kind of loyalty that 2 Dogs Pub has built over the years. The wings here have become something of a local legend, the kind of thing friends mention when they’re steering visitors toward a good time in town.
Man injured in reported explosion in rural Calamus
A man is undergoing treatment at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after a report of an explosion in rural Calamus yesterday. A news release from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office says the Clinton County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting an explosion at a residence in the 2800 block of 16

















