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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - A lawsuit has been filed against a Cedar Rapids company over an alleged scheme that involves investors betting on an elderly woman’s life expectancy by taking out a life insurance policy on her. The lawsuit involves the late Evelyn Zeman of Michigan...

The Linn County Treasurer’s Office warns that fraudulent text messages are circulating, pretending to be from the Iowa DOT or “DMV.” These texts falsely claim you owe unpaid traffic violations, tolls, or registration fees and ask you to click a link to share personal or credit card information.

Iowa City High girls track runner Abigail Burns was voted by readers as the Press-Citizen’s Athletes of the Week for March 16-22. Burns earned Athlete of the Week with 55% of the vote. Burns secured a pair of second-place finishes for City High girls track and field at the University of Dubuque Indoor Classic on...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We’ll see highs swing back above normal heading into a more active weather week. The effects of today’s cold front will be felt tonight, with temperatures falling into the upper 20s to low 30s. Winds will be quite blustery during the evening, but they should get a little lighter late...

Linn County residents can weigh in on the proposed fiscal year 2027 property tax levy at a public hearing on April 1, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Linn County Public Service Center, 935 2nd St. SW in Cedar Rapids.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Department of Transportation says the Highway 30 eastbound on ramp to Interstate 380 southbound will be closed from 10 p.m. on April 2 to 6 a.m. on April 3. Drivers will be detoured to the Kirkwood Boulevard Exit 253, onto Highway 30 westbound,...

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to raise the county’s recommended minimum wage to $13.37 per hour, effective July 1. The increase is based on inflation, using Consumer Price Index data. County officials note the wage is symbolic and cannot be enforced...

The job market in Johnson County is buzzing with opportunities for people who love connecting with others and driving results. From hospitality to higher education, there’s something here for every kind of sales or marketing pro.

The South Regional will end with an all-Big Ten battle as conference rivals Illinois and Indiana will face off in the Elite Eight.

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Cedar Rapids shelters have some wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.