Cedar Rapids residents voice concerns over proposed neighborhood development
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Residents in Cedar Rapids are raising concerns about a proposed development that could bring a gas station and other businesses into a residential area. During a recent city council meeting, multiple neighbors spoke out, questioning both the need for the project and how it would be funded.
Taft principal addresses concerns over staff member following social media post
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The principal of Taft Middle School is responding to community concerns after a recent social media post circulated information about a staff member. In a letter sent to families, Principal Jessiah Gilchrist addressed questions surrounding a staff member at the school, after older news articles...
Former employee buys old 1st Avenue Dairy Queen, will reopen this spring under new...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — The first Dairy Queen in Linn County is aiming for a late spring reopening under a new name, but hoping to hold onto the heart of a Cedar Rapids summer staple of nearly 80 years. Dottie's is looking to start up business...
Czech Village’s new, women-owned bookstores bring two different vibes to the neighborhood
Most Iowans are lucky to have a single bookstore in their neighborhood. As of December, Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village has two. Sisters Books and Nooks debuted in September, founded by friends Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, who call themselves “sisters by choice.” Three months later, sisters-by-birth Lindsay and...
Parents alarmed by criminal past of teacher, coach at Cedar Rapids school
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids school is responding to concerns about a staff member who previously faced criminal charges of having sex with an underage student, even though that charge was later reduced as part of a plea deal. Noah Padilla is a substitute teacher who has...
5 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Iowa: April 2026
From the major shopping hubs in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to the regional centers in Davenport and Williamsburg, here are the five major retail chains closing doors in Iowa this month. 1. Big Lots. Following its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and a failure to secure a buyer for...
Motorcyclist identified in fatal weekend Linn County crash
Authorities have shared the identity of the man killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday morning in rural Linn County.
Kylie Feuerbach’s emotion postgame comments made the loss hurt even more
Feuerbach has experienced everything in collegiate athletics and was visibly emotional when talking about how much the Iowa program means to her.
Hawkeye fans face steep ticket prices for Sweet Sixteen game
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Hawkeye fans heading to Houston will be paying a hefty price tag to see Iowa's first Sweet Sixteen appearance in 27 years. The cheapest tickets for Iowa's game Thursday against Nebraska for a spot in the Elite Eight are running around $407 each. Those are in the corner of the nose bleed section...
Major donor gets $50,000 returned as construction costs force revised project
Major donor gets $50,000 returned as construction costs force revised project.
