Gas station discounting prices to protest state fuel tax bill
ROBINS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Otter Creek Country Store in Robins had discounted gas Thursday. The discount, coordinated by Iowa’s branch of Americans for Prosperity, is to raise awareness surrounding the state’s gas tax increase proposal. The gas was $1 cheaper from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. AAA...
Body identified in Colorado cold case may have ties to Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Colorado coroner says a body has been identified in a cold case that may have ties to Cedar Rapids. In May 2024, hikers discovered human remains near the Deer Creek Campground outside of Denver, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Last December, the Colorado Bureau of...
Iowa City porch fire causes $15,000 in damage
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Firefighters in Iowa City quickly contained a residential fire Thursday afternoon that caused an estimated $15,000 in damage, authorities said. The Iowa City Fire Department responded at 1:08 p.m. Thursday to 55 Amber Lane after receiving reports of a fire involving a home and deck.
Man sentenced in 2025 Cedar Rapids shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man originally charged with attempted murder has been sentenced to four charges stemming from a February 2025 shooting. Ray Robertson Jr., 34, entered an Alford plea earlier this month. An Alford plea allows a defendant to accept a conviction and punishment without admitting...
JoCo supervisors face disapproval surrounding proposed property tax levies
Several Johnson County residents spoke against proposed tax levies for fiscal year 2027 t0 the Johnson County Board of Supervisors during a public hearing. The hearing took place on March 25 at the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building. The public hearing was attended by around 15 community members....
Cedar Rapids nonprofit raises funds to send Iowa soldiers to fallen comrade’s funeral
A Cedar Rapids nonprofit known for supporting service members’ mental health is raising funds to help Army Reserve members pay their respects to one of their own who died overseas.
Marion, Cedar Rapids firefighters practice with live fires at new facility
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - For the Cedar Rapids firefighters, this week’s training sessions mark their first time at Marion’s new burn building. The Marion Fire Department’s new training facility is nearly complete - and internal department trainings have already been conducted. Now, the department is opening up...
Trial Continued for Cedar Rapids Man After 110 MPH Chase in Louisa County
A trial has been continued for a Cedar Rapids man who was arrested on multiple felony charges in early January after a car chase in a stolen vehicle ended in a crash in Louisa County. On January 4th, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a pursuit...
Palo residents question motives behind proposed data center site
Some residents in the eastern Iowa town of Palo are clashing with elected leaders over Google’s plans to build a massive data center there. The tech giant wants to use land that was annexed into the city rather than building it in unincorporated Linn County. Palo resident Ann Brown...
Review | A freewheelin’ evening with Bob Dylan at Hancher
Walking into Hancher Auditorium on the evening of March 25 gave me chills. Just entering into Hancher’s sprawling space I could feel the anticipation among Bob Dylan fans. Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour has been running since 2021, as the artist has continued extending dates out of compulsion to meet demand....
