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...
GoFundMe launched for University of Iowa student shot in the head during Ped Mall...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A fundraising campaign has been launched for a University of Iowa student who was seriously injured during the Ped Mall shooting in downtown Iowa City. The campaign, posted on GoFundMe, seeks to support Miranda, who family members say was struck by gunfire while standing in a crowd during a fight at the Pedestrian Mall.
A sprinkle or an isolated light shower Thursday morning, then even cooler
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Frosty mornings are very much on the table as the week goes on. Skies will turn partly cloudy into the night. As we go through it, a few sprinkles or showers are going to again attempt to fall in eastern Iowa. Like last night, this disturbance won’t have a ton of moisture to work with, limiting the overall impact from...
Cedar Rapids Marathon organizers push back on online claims as route review continues
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A YouTube video questioning the Cedar Rapids Marathon route has prompted organizers to respond to concerns about how the course is being planned and whether claims in the video are accurate. The video claims parts of the route include private property, gravel roads and railroad...
Jan Jensen is getting a head start on locking up a top 2028 Missouri...
Fitzgerald, a St. Louis, MO native, is currently ranked as the No. 2 overall Missouri prospect in the 2028 class.
Iowa City Housing Authority looking to create nonprofit, change approach
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Housing Authority of Iowa City is creating a nonprofit extension that could mean an additional half a million dollars a year for affordable housing efforts. The Housing Authority is a division of the city which distributes and manages rental assistance and vouchers to nearly...
Cedar Rapids police warn of fake DMV traffic ticket scam
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids police are warning residents about a fake traffic ticket scam circulating by text message. Police said they have seen numerous reports of the message in recent days. The scam notice claims to be from the Iowa Department of Transportation or DMV and threatens penalties if the recipient does not pay an outstanding traffic ticket.
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