One injured in two-vehicle crash in Fairfax
FAIRFAX, Iowa — One person was injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Fairfax. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded around 4:11 p.m. to the crash at Williams Boulevard and 80th Street. The Iowa State Patrol, Fairfax Fire Department and Area Ambulance also responded. First responders found...
Medical lending library pop-up offers free equipment to residents
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A new Johnson County program is helping people get medical equipment like wheelchairs and walkers at no cost, while keeping usable equipment from going to waste. The Community Medical Lending Library hosted a pop-up event at River Community Church in Iowa City Thursday. The event...
Turn Around, Don’t Drown – Flood Warning Issued for English and Iowa River
Preparedness is important for flood safety. The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has issued flood warnings for local areas with recent heavy rain and thunderstorms. The warning includes the English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties, and the Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa,
More storms possible Thursday afternoon in Eastern Iowa
Storms that began Thursday morning will likely last into the afternoon, according to the Quad Cities National Weather Service Forecast office. The morning storm system brought 30-50 mph winds, with a maximum wind speed of 69 mph in Waterloo around 10 a.m. according to meteorologist Connor Delaune with the NWS forecast
University of Iowa’s Finkbine Golf Course is getting an $11 million renovation
Most golf courses, once planned and built, stay the same even as the game changes and golfers and their gear improve. But because of an aging irrigation system and some generous donors, the University of Iowa’s Finkbine Golf Course is getting an $11 million renovation that seeks to serve both weekend warriors and colle
Iowa’s chances of stealing a Nebraska legacy prospect just got a massive boost
Kitrell said the Hawkeyes are very high on his list, and his official visit solidified that.
Stanford’s recruiting flub has opened the door for Iowa to pounce on a former...
Iowa initially offered Guy in July 2024 before she committed to Stanford. After Guy decommitted, the program reconnected and reoffered her.
Cedar Rapids meth distributor who led police on high-speed pursuit sentenced to 20 years...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A methamphetamine distributor from Cedar Rapids that led police on a high-speed chase of speeds over 100 mph in 2024 has been sentenced to serve 20 years in federal prison. 46-year-old Tony Douglas Westmoreland Sr. pleaded guilty in December 2025 for distributing meth in 2023...
GALLERY: Thursday’s storm photos and power updates
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - At least one person has died due to Thursday morning’s storms, while many are still without power from Wednesday’s storms. In Des Moines, a 54-year-old man was struck by a falling tree just before 8 a.m. Thursday and died at the scene. MidAmerican...
Cedar Rapids school district names two new members to superintendent’s Executive Cabinet
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Community School District has announced the selection of two new members to the superintendent’s Executive Cabinet. Nicole Brown has been named as the school district’s new Chief of Learning, and Stephanie Van Hemert will be the Area 1 Chief of Schools, Special Services, and
