Cedar Rapids celebrates winter weather heroes in Snow Buddies program
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The City of Cedar Rapids is recognizing volunteers who participated in the Snow Buddies program. Volunteers spent Sunday morning and afternoon shoveling sidewalks for residents unable to clear snow themselves. City officials noted that after two major snowstorms in one week, the demand for...
Celtic Throne to bring dynamic Irish dance performance to Cedar Rapids in January 2026
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Jude Flurry and Vienna Flurry, siblings and lead dancers with the touring Irish dance production Celtic Throne, spoke with Iowa's News Now Monday about their upcoming performance in Cedar Rapids as the show prepares to kick off its 2026 schedule. Celtic Throne will perform at...
Megan Moroney Great Jones County Fair Tickets: How to Get Yours
Wanna see Megan Moroney in Monticello? Here is when and where to get your tickets!
Iowa nursing advocates worry about proposed change to professional degree language
Daniel Crawford with the University of Iowa's College of Nursing worries that excluding nursing from being a professional degree would reduce enrollment.
Iowa City’s favorite bell disappeared after an incident involving a ‘madman,’ a mob and...
After 177 years, 1,200 miles, $35,000 and a 70-page report by historians from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a 782-pound church bell was returned to its original home in Iowa City. On Oct. 5, Iowa City’s First Presbyterian Church held a dedication and blessing for what they...
CRST reorganization leads to hundreds of job cuts
CRST’s plan to redeploy a portion of its Capacity Solutions OTR fleet will lead to hundreds of job cuts and a reduction of its fleet by 200 trucks, the carrier announced on Dec. 4. “This decision is intended to strengthen our ability to serve customers through the solutions that...
Cedar Rapids woman pleads guilty to charges in fatal motorcycle crash
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The driver of a car that hit and killed a motorcyclist in 2023 will not be sentenced for vehicular homicide after pleading guilty to two other charges. Debra Trimble, 62, from Cedar Rapids, took a plea agreement to the charges of a first-offense OWI and serious injury by vehicle. Her homicide by...
CRST workers in Cedar Rapids to lose jobs in national layoffs
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa WARN now says 30 people in the Cedar Rapids CRST facility will lose their jobs. Trucking company CRST is based in Cedar Rapids and said earlier this month it will lay off. people across the United States. Cedar Rapids employees at its corporate office...
Masquerade ball honors local heroes and highlights mental health support
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A night of celebration Saturday night in Cedar Rapids as the Salute to the Fallen Foundation hosted its annual Masquerade Ball. The event honored military personnel and first responders and shined a light on mental health. Six people were honored for their service, including Cedar...
Santa Village closed Sunday at Hawkeye Downs, sensory-friendly day rescheduled
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs will not be opening Sunday, Dec. 7 due to the snowy conditions. ChildServe was set to host a sensory-friendly day, but it has been rescheduled to next Sunday due to tough travel conditions. Santa Village will be...

















