Operation Quickfind Cancelled: Skyleah Urban
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police have cancelled the Operation Quickfind for Skyleah Urban. No other information was provided. Cedar Rapids police have issued an Operation Quickfind for a 12-year-old girl. Skyleah Urban was last seen around 2:50 p.m. at a residence on the southwest side of Cedar...
Marion takes action to improve Uptown parking as continued growth increases demand
MARION, Iowa — Parking in Marion’s uptown district could soon get easier to navigate as new housing, projects and businesses draw more people to the area. City leaders are considering several changes following a 2023 parking study, starting with improved signage and maps to help drivers find free public parking.
Former Atkins city clerk pleads guilty to charge in fraud case
ATKINS, Iowa (KCRG) - A former Atkins city clerk pleaded guilty April 30 as part of a fraud case, according to court records. Amber Bell pleaded guilty to Felonious Misconduct in Office, a Class D felony. As part of a plea deal chares of Ongoing Criminal Conduct - Unlawful Activity...
Food truck fire inspections streamlined in Cedar Rapids area
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Fire departments across the Cedar Rapids area are streamlining the inspection process for food truck owners. To sell food from a food truck, owners need to go through a permitting process, which includes a fire inspection. Both are needed for each city where a truck plans to park. Fire departments are now making it a one-stop shop for a...
Funky New USPS Trucks Unveiled in Quad Cities: Will They Soon Be in All...
The new trucks can hold more packages, have air conditioning, and blind spot detection.
ITC Midwest conducting aerial patrols of transmission lines
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KIMT) -- ITC Midwest will fly helicopters to inspect high-voltage transmission lines across its service area from May 11-22, weather permitting. The aerial patrols check the overall condition of the overhead transmission system owned and operated by ITC Midwest. Crews will inspect vegetation near transmission structures, wood poles, wires, insulators and other equipment.
University of Iowa unveils Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory to support $170M TRACERS mission
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa gave a first look at a new space research facility designed to expand the state’s role in spacecraft development and science. The Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory was showcased during a media preview on Thursday at Van Allen Hall. University officials say...
Davenport man pleads guilty to 2 federal firearm charges
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A federal judge has accepted a plea deal of a Davenport man accused in a string of burglaries in Cedar Rapids last year. Alexander Jessop, 24, pleaded guilty to two charges of unlawful transport of firearms. Cedar Rapids Police arrested Jessop in June of 2025...
Concerns rise over emissions, air quality as proposed Alliant gas plant faces opposition
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — We continue our coverage of the proposed Alliant Energy gas plant that would be right off Highway 30 and Linn Benton Road. We learned Alliant officially filed its paperwork with the Iowa Utilities Commission on Wednesday. There are concerns from those living near the proposed...
Man charged with starting 35-acre grass fire in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man has been charged with reckless use of fire related to a large brush fire that burned out of control a month ago. On March 30, more than 50 firefighters responded to the field fire on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids, near the 900 block of 44th Street. The fire burned for several hours and sprawled...
