Robotics teams make impressive showing at state
CORALVILLE—Seventy-two robotics teams went head-to-head at the Iowa FIRST Tech Challenge Championship last weekend, and three N’West Iowa teams placed among the top 15 teams. Two of those teams, MOC-Atronics and Dutch Bots, were sponsored by MOC-Floyd Valley High School. “A lot of them were really proud,” said...
Federal funding cuts drive down JoCo farm-to-table programs
Despite cuts to federal programs aimed at bringing locally-grown food into school cafeterias across Iowa occurring roughly a year ago, local leaders continue to feel the impact on how food moves from arms to classrooms and community programs. Partnerships between schools and local farmers have helped bring locally...
Authorities respond to structure fire on Cedar Rapids’ southwest side
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - No injuries were reported after a fire at a Cedar Rapids business Saturday. Authorities said they were called to 3815 16th Ave. SW for a fire at 8:10 pm. TV9 crews said Eastbound lanes of 16th Ave. SW were closed as firefighters worked to put...
Cedar Rapids Station Switches from Rooster to Pig
Flinn Broadcasting’s KRQN/107.1 (Vinton-Cedar Rapids) is now carrying “Radio Pig,” a Classic Hits format that began at one of Flinn’s stations in Memphis. KRQN had previously carried a Regional Mexican format as “El Gallo” (the rooster). It had been Cedar Rapids’ only Spanish-language format.
Customer speaks out amidst $12M fraud accusations, lawsuit against Sky Auto Mall
Customers of an Eastern Iowa car dealership accused of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme are speaking out about their worries amidst a lawsuit.
Iowa City Police, Fire Departments to Host Brew with the Crew Event
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Community members are invited to meet local first responders during Brew with the Crew, an informal community event scheduled for 10–11 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026. Staff from the Iowa City Police Department and Iowa City Fire Department will gather with residents at Zoetic...
Dozens take the Polar Plunge in Cedar Rapids for Special Olympics Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Dozens of people took the plunge Saturday afternoon in Cedar Rapids to support Special Olympics Iowa during the annual Cedar Rapids–Iowa City Polar Plunge. The event was held at Keller Williams Legacy Group and marked the first time in about a decade the Polar...
Ten Greco-Roman Champions Crowned on Day One of U17 Pan American Team Trials
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa – The opening day of the 2026 U17 Pan American Team Trials concluded with ten Greco-Roman champions crowned. The U17 Pan American Championship men’s team will be decided on Saturday, following the men’s freestyle portion of the event. Athletes with the highest combined point total at each weight...
South Bear School: Local Legacy
The Storied Past & Revitalization of South Bear School. Rural Iowa has much more to offer than endless corn fields and gravel roads. Near Decorah, an unexpectedly vibrant source of creation and community lives at the convergence of creeks and pine forests: South Bear School. The art school’s idyllic property...
Taylor Stermlow Has Adorable Reaction After Being Spotted Wearing Caitlin Clark’s Shoes
Taylor Stermlow mentioned that she hopes that Caitlin Clark watches the game and also the shoes as she tries to speak with the Fever superstar. The post Taylor Stermlow Has Adorable Reaction After Being Spotted Wearing Caitlin Clark’s Shoes originally published on WNBA Take .

















