CRCSD weighs options to address budget deficit
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - From cutting out snacks at staff meetings to reducing paid time off to consolidating schools, all options are on the table for Cedar Rapids school leaders when it comes to addressing a multi-million dollar budget deficit. The district faces an $11 million funding gap next...
Cedar Rapids Police Expand Use of License Plate Readers to Enhance Public Safety
The Cedar Rapids Police Department (CRPD) has expanded its use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) to support public safety and investigations. Over the past decade, ALPR technology has been used by CRPD to locate stolen vehicles, apprehend suspects, and assist in missing persons cases. The department recently...
42nd Street in Cedar Rapids reopens
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Cedar Rapids says 42nd Street Northeast will fully reopen to traffic between Edgewood Road and Pineview Drive by the end of the day Thursday. One restaurant on the street, The Pines Pizza & Pub, celebrated the reopen in a post Thursday morning.
Giving the “gift of life” helps grieving mother cope with loss
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — "My son, I unfortunately lost him freshman year in college, which is a little over four years ago," said Drew's mom, Jamie Fitzpatrick. "He was in just a very unusual skateboarding accident, and he fought for about 12 days in Des Moines at Mercy One. But unfortunately, we had to let him go."
The Hawkeyes may have found a gem in the 2026 recruiting class
The 2026 quarterback prospect from Utah was initially committed to Boise State before flipping to the Hawkeyes before their game against Oregon.
Cedar Rapids woman charged with child endangerment resulting in death
A Cedar Rapids woman was charged after police say her child died after being found unresponsive in a trash can.
Community members share concerns over pipeline extension in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — About 20 people attended an informational meeting on Tuesday over MidAmerican Energy's proposed extension of a natural gas pipeline. Project plans show a 7.3-mile natural gas pipeline in the southwest part of Johnson County. This new pipeline would run along two of MidAmerican's existing...
3 Corridor Hospitals Among the Nation’s Best for Maternity Care
Three Corridor hospitals have been named among the best in the nation for maternity care.
Fire at Cedar Rapids home caused by a sparking wire, officials say
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - There was a small house fire at a residence in Cedar Rapids Thursday morning. A public safety official confirmed the fire on Eighth Street Northwest was called in at 11:07 a.m. and was under control by 11:25 a.m. No one was injured. According to a...
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My Experience at 4 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Christmas Pop-Ups [PHOTOS]
I had the opportunity to visit several different holiday pop-ups in the Cedar Rapids area this week, and they did NOT disappoint! Check out some photos from each of the festive local restaurants!
