Lightning strike causes $500,000 fire at Iowa City apartment building
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A lightning strike sparked a fire at an Iowa City apartment building Wednesday afternoon, displacing two dozen residents and causing an estimated $500,000 in damage, according to fire officials. The Iowa City Fire Department responded at 12:35 p.m. to a reported structure fire at a...
CRFD confirms second death in Cedar Rapids house fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Fire Department has confirmed that a second person has died as a result of a house fire that happened early Tuesday morning. Investigators say Richard Fite, 77, died on Wednesday as a result of his injuries. The other victim, Nancy Fite, died in...
Man charged in March fight in downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - At least two people have been arrested for a large fight that broke out outside Iowa City’s NutriSport Smoothie back in March. The fight happened around 3 the morning of March 8. Iowa City Police say Rashon Thomas, 18, of Burlington, was part of...
Dentist in patient-death case is fined $10,000; license suspended for six months
The Iowa Dental Board has suspended the license of a dentist accused of incompetence in a patient’s death. In November 2025, the licensing board charged dentist Robert O. Wolf, with six separate regulatory violations: employing or permitting an unlicensed person to practice dentistry; encouraging or assisting with the
Transit service temporarily suspended due to severe weather
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City has temporarily suspended transit service because of severe weather. Officials said service will resume as soon as conditions allow. The City plans to issue another news release once the suspension has been lifted.
Speed limits on two-lane state highways increasing on July 1
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Starting July 1, drivers will be able to legally drive 60 miles per hour on rural two-lane state highways - a change from the decades-long 55 mph speed limit. The Iowa Department of Transportation said the default speed limit change will impact some U.S. highways,...
Firefighters return to scene as fire reignites at apartment building
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Firefighters spent several hours on scene after neighbors report a fire reignited at an apartment building in Coralville. The Coralville Fire Department originally responded to a kitchen fire in the 900 block of 22nd Avenue at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday. Firefighters were on scene for an hour as crew
Metro & Area golfers finish strong at State Co-ed Meet
The high school co-ed State Golf Meet took place Tuesday. Cedar Rapids Xavier’s team of Haley Morris and Jacob Schmit finished first shooting a 70. Waterloo West’s duo of Bree Stegal and Jay McCausland were runners up with a 72. Waterloo West’s Lily and Jackson Stanford tied for...
Bryan Bulaga to be Inducted into Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Former University of Iowa All-American and Super Bowl champion Bryan Bulaga will be inducted into the 2026 Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on June 18 at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy, Michigan. Bulaga, who was an offensive lineman,...
Mercer Park Aquatic Center maintenance closure postponed
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A planned maintenance closure at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center has been postponed. City officials announced that water heater maintenance previously scheduled for Thursday, June 11, will no longer take place on that date. An updated closure date has not yet been determined and will be announced once
