County Supervisor accused of being drunk at meetings resigns
A county supervisor accused of repeatedly being drunk at county meetings has resigned following a motion to remove him from office.
Cedar Rapids school district faces $10 million budget deficit
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Community School District is grappling with a $10 million budget deficit driven primarily by declining enrollment, officials said during a school board meeting. The district’s general fund recorded a $9.5 million deficit in fiscal year 2025, according to Karla Hogan, the...
Even with all the close losses, Logan Jones says this is the most fun...
Jones was emotional when he discussed how much this year's team has meant to him following the loss to USC on Saturday.
Cedar Rapids woman loses $2,500 in online job scam
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids woman fell victim to an online scam, losing nearly $2,500 in just four days. Kim Simmons was initially contacted about a work-from-home opportunity, which began with watching videos for payment. However, the situation escalated when she was encouraged to invest in cryptocurrency....
Dine at Zio Johno’s in Marion on 11/18! A portion of proceeds will support...
Dine at Zio Johno’s in Marion on Tuesday, 11/18! A portion of proceeds will support CareNetworkCR as they work to meet community needs.
Scattergood School combines traditional academics with hands-on farm experience
WEST BRANCH, Iowa (KWQC) - Scattergood is a boarding school and working farm where students take regular classes while getting hands-on experience running a farm. For students at Scattergood, studying there is about creating community. “I am really big on community. My favorite part of Scattergood is definitely dorm...
Portion of Matsell Park Road to close Monday for bridge replacement
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A new, more reliable bridge will be built on Matsell Park Road, closing part of the road for about nine months. Matsell Park Road will be closed at the bridge between Merritt Road and Hart Road starting Monday, Nov. 17. That’s between Stone City and Waubeek in rural Linn County.
Survey work in Willow Park this week for Alburnett Road Extension project in Marion
MARION, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Survey work will be done in Willow Park this week for the Alburnett Road Extension project in Marion. The surveys are required as the city is working to get federal approval for the project. The City of Marion says the Alburnett Road Extension...
Enrollment Down At Cedar Rapids Schools
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Enrollment in Cedar Rapids public schools is down. The Community School District says enrollment dropped 4.27% percent this year compared to last year, but remains above the ten-year low in 2021-22. District leaders say enrollment is up at new and renovated elementary schools, and declining at...
Local Competition Names 2025’s Best Mac & Cheese in Cedar Rapids
We have a winner! This weekend's Mac 'n Mingle at North Point in Cedar Rapids featured nine competitors vying for the title of 'Master of the Mac,' but the REAL winners were all of us that got to spend our Saturday eating delicious mac & cheese!. What Local Restaurants Competed?
