Cedar Crossing Casino unveils new space exhibit, announces entertainment lineup
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Crossing Casino unveiled their entertainment lineup on Wednesday, including the announcement of a new space exhibit called Astronaut. Astronaut, the opening exhibit, will be located at the Compass Center. Created by Scitech in Australia, the STEM experience aims to give visitors a hand
Brain & Courtlin Are Visiting a New Cedar Rapids Restaurant For October Lunch
For the third month in a row, we're visiting a NEW restaurant for Listener Lunch! Join us at MERCURY this October!
Father of Lake Macbride drowning victim says his son’s teacher was a ‘hero’
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (WOI) - The father of 10-year-old Ahmed Osman, one of two that died at Lake Macbride State Park last week, is saying his son’s teacher, Hannah Jorgensen, is a hero. Jorgensen, a fifth-grade teacher, died trying to save Osman during a field trip with Borluag Elementary.
Local independent grocery store to close at the end of the year
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The northwest Cedar Rapids community is losing its local grocery store. The Cultivate Hope Corner Store says it is closing on December 18. The grocery store operated by nonprofit Matthew 25 says the store is no longer financially sustainable, even with strong community support. The...
Mother warns parents after baby develops severe diaper rash
Cedar Rapids mom says son’s rash and bleeding began after using Millie Moon diapers.
Center point considers rules for possible data center
CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - Center Point leaders are considering what to do if a data center wants to come to town, even before there is a proposal on the table. The city council teamed up with Center Point’s planning and zoning commission. They met with County Supervisor Brandi Meisheid to review the county’s rules.
Cedar Rapids firefighters respond to smoke at Northland Square business
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids firefighters responded to a report of smoke inside a business at Northland Square Tuesday evening. Authorities say crews were called around 6:33 p.m. to the 300 block of Collins Road Northeast. Firefighters found smoke inside a business and addressed the issue. Authorities told...
Cedar Rapids bowling coach sentenced to up to 17 years in online grooming case
NEWTON, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids high school bowling coach has been sentenced to up to 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an online sting targeting suspected predators. Scott Richard Bader pleaded guilty Monday in Jasper County District Court to two counts of grooming,...
Eastern Iowa Airport turns into disaster scene for major emergency drill
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — More than 150 first responders from Linn and Johnson counties took part in a full-scale emergency exercise Tuesday at The Eastern Iowa Airport, testing how agencies would respond together to a plane crash with multiple injuries. The exercise is required every three years as part...
Motorcyclist seriously hurt after crash in Peoria
Peoria police say the rider, who was the only one involved in the wreck, was hospitalized with serious injuries. Th crash happened near 91st and Olive avenues.

















