Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cherry Hill Aquatic Center stayed open for a few extra hours to celebrate the longest day of summer and give people a chance to cool off from the high temperatures. "Pools help with community, Parks and Rec builds community, and we're really happy and proud...

The entirety of the KCII listening area remains in abnormally dry ground conditions this week, but drought conditions have begun to recede throughout the rest of the state, according to this week’s data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. This set of data does not include the recent rain observed in the area at the end of...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - One person was arrested after a traffic stop led to a road closure in Cedar Rapids Saturday night. Around 9:20 pm, Cedar Rapids Police said officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Council Street Northeast and Golf View Drive Northeast. Authorities said the...

KCRG First Alert Forecast: Sunny, hot, and humid with storm chances returning. Temperatures will climb to the mid 90s today with heat indices above 100 degrees. Storm chances return tomorrow that could bring severe weather. KCRG First Alert Forecast: Extreme Heat this weekend with gusty winds. Updated: Jun. 21, 2025...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - If you’ve been hoping for relief from today’s heat, you’ll need to hang in there just a bit longer. A prolonged stretch of oppressive temperatures continues through at least Monday, and a Heat Advisory remains in effect for the entire area. Expect heat index values to soar above 100...

Even though, after the holiday, this seems like the most Monday of Friday’s, we still have a slew of events to share in today’s Weekender. MC Animosity and an all-star University of Iowa music ensemble hit up Gabe’s in Iowa City. Soulcage celebrates their debut album release (which dropped today) with a release show...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Thanks to a charitable donation Cedar Rapids Police Department Canine Officer Ranger now has a bullet and stab protective vest. The non-profit Vested Interest in K9s was established in 2009 and has provided more than 6,000 vest valued at near $7million to dogs in all 50 states.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Wagering in Iowa has a long and complicated history. Just this week, a judge ruled developers can move forward with construction on the Cedar Crossing Casino, a project that supporters have pushed for more than a decade now. But the roots of gambling in Iowa...

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — As temperatures rise this weekend, Linn County Emergency Management is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe and cool. Officials recommend staying indoors if you have air conditioning. For those without AC, they suggest seeking refuge in places like libraries, malls, or grocery stores....

Davenport, Iowa – Eastern Iowa and western Illinois could see severe thunderstorms and dangerously high heat index values by Monday afternoon, prompting weather warnings across the region. According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities, isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon...