FIRST ALERT: Blowing snow & slippery travel
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A First Alert Day continues as we deal with strong winds, blowing snow, and slippery travel this morning. A Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Warning, and Blizzard Warning remain in effect through midday today. Areas not under winter weather alerts are under a Wind Advisory through...
Operation Quickfind: Matenga Mulumba
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Marion police have launched an Operation Quickfind for a 48-year-old man. Matenga Mulumba was last seen around 10:00 a.m. Monday in the 6000 block of Robin Wood Lane in Marion. That’s near the intersection of US Highway 151 and Highway 13. Matenga is described as...
Cedar Rapids police prepare for hands-free driving law enforcement
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Starting Jan. 1, Iowa drivers could be pulled over for something many admit they do every day: holding their phone while behind the wheel. The state’s hands-free driving law goes into full enforcement this week, allowing officers to stop drivers solely for holding an electronic device...
5 Flea Markets in Iowa Where Prices Stay Reasonable
Across Iowa, flea markets remain dependable stops for bargain hunters who want honest prices and a relaxed shopping experience. These markets have a reputation for fair deals on antiques, collectibles, tools, and everyday finds — and locals return again and again because the prices stay reasonable. Whether it’s...
Crews battle fire in Viola
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Crews from several fire departments are fighting a fire in the town of Viola in northern Linn County. It's happening near the intersection of Center and Pleasant Streets. The call came just before 6 p.m. Witnesses tell Iowa's News Now that the building was the...
KXEL Morning News for Mon. Dec. 29, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The Cedar Rapids Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting on the city’s southeast side. Officers were called to the 300 block of 30th Street Southeast around 4:00 a.m. Sunday. The Department’s watch command confirmed one person was injured in what is currently believed...
Mercy Cedar Rapids shares 2025 top baby names
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Mercy Medical Center Birthplace and NICU says Wrenley and Liam are 2025’s most popular baby girls and boys names, respectively. The hospital shared its lists Monday. Wrenley was the most popular girl’s name, followed by Olivia and Evelyn. The top boy’s name was...
Windy and cold afternoon, but we turn it around on Tuesday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Watch for a few slick spots out there today. Until then, though, be ready for a very wintry feel to the day. Temperatures this afternoon will be in the 10s, with readings near 20 in the south. However, with winds still gusting to 30 to 45 mph during daylight hours, wind chills are likely...
Why smoke alarms chirp more in winter and what to check first
When the temperature drops, a lot of homes suddenly sound like they are hosting a flock of electronic birds. Those short, sharp chirps from your smoke alarms are not random, and they tend to cluster in winter for reasons that have more to do with physics than bad luck. Understanding what cold weather does to...
A Recently-Opened Cedar Rapids Cafe Has Changed Its Name
Only a few months since opening, a unique restaurant in Cedar Rapids has made a pretty big change! In early December, Odd Mama's Vintage Cafe officially became Mercury Diner & Drinks.
