Bob Dylan announces new tour with one Minnesota stop
Bob Dylan is taking his show back on the road. The Minnesota-native was performing in Minnesota just a few months ago for Farm Aid 40. Now, he is planning a 27-stop tour for 2026. The tour is in support of his 2020 LP, Rough and Rowdy Ways. Rolling Stone reports...
First Alert Forecast: Tuesday morning, December 9th
KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast including warming temps, a wintry mix, and strong winds overnight into Wednesday.
Cedar Ridge shares big year-end numbers
SWISHER, Iowa — Cedar Ridge Distillery is closing out 2025 by giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at just how busy the year has been. In a social media post this week, the distillery shared some stats highlighting the scale of its operations in eastern Iowa. According to Cedar Ridge,...
Univ. of Iowa international students settle lawsuit against DHS over terminated status
Three international students and one graduate from the University of Iowa have settled their lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Cedar Rapids data centers ignite concern from energy advocates, excitement from officials
Wally Taylor, legal chair for the Iowa Sierra Club, the largest environmental nonprofit in the state, has lived in Cedar Rapids since 1979. Taylor has grown increasingly concerned in recent months after a new wave of technology found its way into his community — the artificial intelligence, or AI, industry. A pair of...
Ice safety tips: experts advise caution for winter activities on ice
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Winter activities on ice can be risky, as no ice is completely safe. The Iowa DNR recommends a minimum of four inches of clear ice for ice fishing, and at least five to seven inches for snowmobiles and ATVs. Larger off-road utility vehicles should wait for seven or more inches of clear ice. Click...
New bookstore honors vision of ‘Angel of Czech Village’
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mary Kay Novak McGrath didn’t live to see her vision for a bookstore come to fruition in Czech Village, but a new shop carries on her legacy. “I’ll Meet You There,” a bookstore and forthcoming coffee shop, opened Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 62 16th Ave. SW, in the heart of Czech Village.
Packers Fastener opens branch in Cedar Rapids Iowa
Packer Fastener, a leading construction and industrial supply distributor, announces the official opening of its newest branch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The new facility will allow Packer Fastener to better serve the needs of commercial contractors, manufacturers, and fabricators across Iowa and the Midwestern region of...
Iowa City advises residents to secure homes and vehicles before leaving for winter break
IOWA CITY, Iowa — As many people prepare to leave town for winter break or holiday travel, the City of Iowa City is reminding the community to secure their homes and vehicles before heading out. In a new advisory, the city outlined four key steps that can help prevent...
Recent survey shows Bottle Bill changes are making recycling harder for Iowans
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - A new survey from the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter suggests Iowans are having a harder time redeeming their cans and bottles since changes were made to the state’s bottle bill in 2022. Iowa’s bottle deposit program — in place since the late 1970s — gives...

















