‘She did feel a little unsafe’: Parents explain why their families left CRCSD as...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - “They didn’t want to take initiative to find my particular kids help that they needed,” parent Britney Symonds said. Symonds said three of her kids grew up in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. She said each of them struggled with reading,...
Iowa City woman charged after allegedly stealing money from dependent adult in her care
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa City woman was charged after police say she stole $1,000 from a dependent adult in her care. 48-year-old Anthia Leuang, of Iowa City, was charged with dependent adult abuse on Friday. She worked as a caregiver at Reach For Your Potential in Iowa City, according to court documents.
Cedar Rapids woman charged with child endangerment resulting in death
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids woman was charged after police say her child died after being found unresponsive in a trash can. Jaley Bush, 28, of Cedar Rapids, is charged with child endangerment resulting in death. According to a criminal complaint, police responded to a report of...
Marion Residents: Garbage and Recycling Collection Will Continue as Scheduled on December 10
Garbage and recycling collection in Marion will continue as scheduled on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. City crews will collect carts and nearby debris, with extra attention on windy days.
Marion city crews to begin overnight snow removal in Uptown, parking ban starts at...
MARION, Iowa — Marion city crews will begin overnight snow removal in Uptown early Thursday, prompting a temporary parking ban in the area. Crews are scheduled to start clearing 6th, 7th and 8th avenues, along with nearby areas between 9th and 13th streets, at 2 a.m. Thursday, the city said. Workers will also remove...
Rural housing crunch projects 950-unit need in Johnson County
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seeking collaboration from six small towns in the county to build 950 new housing units in the non-metro area while recognizing the limits that come with building in rural areas. The units would meet projected county growth in the next ten years, according...
Guilty plea in deadly Linn County motorcycle crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A guilty plea is filed Monday in the case of a 2023 crash that claimed the life of a motorcycle driver. Debra Trimble admitted in court that she was drunk driving when she passed a car in a no passing zone on Cottage Grove Ave. on Oct. 3, 2023, hitting Chad Craig head-on.
Iowa beef producer encouraged by 2025 cattle prices
An eastern Iowa cattle producer says 2025 has been a strong year for his business. Lance Lillibridge raises red angus cattle in Benton County. “This is probably the first year in about 10 that I’ve really felt great about the cattle,” he said. “I mean, what a blessing it is to finally have prices that are encouraging.”
Crash/stalled vehicle slowing traffic on I-380 south
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting a delay of more than 20 minutes after a crash on I-380 south Tuesday. It happened near the Iowa River and Highway 965 just after 5 p.m. A nearly 30 minute delay is being reported several miles north,...
CRST to lay off 30 Cedar Rapids employees amid nationwide cuts
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — 30 Cedar Rapids employees are being laid off, part of CRST's nationwide cuts of more than 300 workers. The cuts are part of a move to reconstruct the trucking company, which is based in Cedar Rapids. CRST has a 4,300-truck fleet and plans to remove...

















