Iowa City to rebuild Burlington Street bridge with millions in federal grant funding
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa City has secured a $23.5 million federal BUILD grant to help fund a rebuild of the Burlington Street bridge near downtown. The grant is part of a project expected to cost about $57 million total. Senior Engineer Justin Harland said the federal funding is needed to keep the full scope of th
These 12 Historic Churches in Iowa Are Worth Visiting for More Than Their Architecture
Iowa’s oldest churches carry more than stained glass and stone, they hold the recorded memory of communities that built entire lives around their faith and each other. From the soaring cathedral of Dyersville to the quiet prairie chapels of smaller towns, these twelve buildings span denominations, architectural styles,
No Seats Left: Cy-Hawk Game Sells Out in a Hurry
Missed your chance? You're not alone. 😳 The 2026 Cy-Hawk game at Kinnick Stadium is officially SOLD OUT!
One person injured in Central City crash
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is responded to a single-vehicle crash that left one person injured in Central City on Friday afternoon. Deputies say the crash happened near the intersection of Hwy 13 and Central City Road in Central City around 3:50 p.m. Their...
Traffic pattern to change near Coe College in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A big traffic change starting Friday near Coe College. Coe Road Northeast is now going to be a two-way street. It’s reopening at noon on Friday. The city says this is meant to improve traffic flow as it changes one-way traffic to two-way. There...
Letter to the editor: It’s time for Coralville to try fare-free buses
We ask that the city of Coralville implement a pilot program for fare free busing. Coralville was specifically mentioned as an ideal candidate for adopting fare free in the Nov. 18, 2025 New York Times article by Cara Buckley about the successes of the Iowa City fare free program. We...
First Alert Day on Monday for severe storm threat
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The transition between hot and humid weather to something more comfortable could be a bit rocky. After a brief break from the more oppressive heat and humidity on Sunday, we’ll see a big bounce-back on Monday. Once again, the combination of dew points in the 70s and highs in the low 90s push
Attempted murder charge filed in Marion shooting case
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man is facing an attempted murder charge following a June break-in incident that injured a person, and he will have his bond revoked due to a new Iowa law. Reginald Haynes faces several charges, including Going Armed with Intent and First Degree Burglary...
Ranking Iowa Men’s Basketball’s top 5 biggest recruiting wins over the past decade
Iowa has hit some big home runs on the recruiting trail, including Luka Garza, Bennett Stirtz, Keegan Murray, Joe Wieskamp, and Tyler Cook.
Joey Chestnut Is Bringing His Big Appetite to Cedar Rapids
The greatest competitive eater of all time is headed to Cedar Rapids! Joey Chestnut is coming to town!
