Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The City of Cedar Rapids will host a recognition event on Tuesday, at 9:00 a.m. to celebrate its latest America in Bloom/CN Railway grant. This grant has funded the planting of 26 new trees on Mays Island, marking a significant milestone in the city's ongoing urban forestry efforts. The...

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Crews are actively responding to a power outage affecting approximately 2,500 members in the North Liberty and Coralville area. The outage was caused by an animal at a substation, resulting in damage to breakers. The Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative says in a post on...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Two people are taken to the hospital Tuesday morning when a person on a minibike driving on the sidewalk slams into a car turning on to 1st Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids near 32nd. Police got the call just before 10 a.m. Both the minibike...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new outreach program aims to connect people without a stable place to live to community resources, and people who used to be unhoused are chiming in and helping out. State data finds hundreds of people were unhoused for either short or long-term in Linn,...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Since Saturday, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital said it has treated five people for heat-related illnesses. Mable Scumny and Addisyn Proctor are taking a break from cooking camp at NewBo City Market. They know it’s hot, but aren’t sure why the heat can be dangerous.

Eastern Iowa friends struggle to find rescue for nine stray kittens. University student creates new ride-share app catering to college students only. A ride-share app specifically made for college students is taking the Midwest by storm. Everyday Iowa- Meet the Xavier Tennis Double Triple Crown Champs!. The CR Xavier...

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Torrential rain could flood roads and swell rivers across eastern Iowa through Wednesday, with flash flooding likely in cities like Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Iowa City. According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, storms will bring widespread heavy rainfall starting Monday...

Storms are possible later on Monday, after another hot one for most of us. KCRG First Alert Forecast: Sunday evening, June 22, 2025. First Alert Meteorologist Corey Thompson tracks a potential for strong to severe storms on Monday. KCRG First Alert Forecast: Extreme Heat this weekend with gusty winds. Updated:...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The couple involved in the Williamsburg shooting Friday have been identified. David Morse, 56, of Holt, Michigan and his wife have been identified as the individuals involved in the Williamsburg shooting. David was pronounced dead at the scene with a visible gunshot injury. His wife...

The report highlights a steady rise in cancer incidence over the past decade — with a special focus on the impacts of COVID-19. While Iowa has the fastest growing rates of cancer in the U.S., Linn County exceeds both the national and state averages for cancer rates. Some populations bear the burden more than others,...