Cedar Rapids IA

Most violent crime numbers did not change drastically from 2024 to 2025, and are low compared to five-year averages CEDAR RAPIDS — Reported cases of violent crime — including murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were up slightly in Cedar Rapids in 2025 compared to 2024, but are still low in comparison to...

Roughly 60 privately owned vaults downtown extend into and underneath the public right of way CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids is looking to tighten regulations around who is responsible for the approximately five dozen underground vaults spread throughout the downtown corridor. City staff estimate there are...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A small group of protesters gathered outside the Homeland Security offices in Cedar Rapids on Thursday morning, calling for accountability after a deadly shooting involving an immigration officer and Renee Good in Minnesota. Protesters said watching that footage compelled them to show up....

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After abruptly closing all of its Iowa locations, Marco’s Pizza says it hopes to return to the state soon. In a statement to KCRG-TV9, Marco’s Chief Development Officer Gerardo Flores said the stores closed because the franchisee operating the four Iowa locations opted to “consolidate its...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District has released two proposals for facility changes. The goal with this is to create a true feeder system to support students throughout their education. This comes after the district announces their preparation for budget cuts estimating between $10...

FAIRFAX, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Fairfax is now without one of its top employees following a city council meeting on Thursday night, resulting in immediate operational disruptions, including unpaid volunteer firefighters. The council voted 3-2 against reappointing City Clerk Cynthia Stimson to her position, ending...

Iowa State Patrol troopers stopped a pickup driven by John Kucala, 53, at 5:28 p.m. Wednesday on eastbound I-80 at mile marker 275 in Cedar County, according to an arrest affidavit.

Assembly marks third time drawings have been seen in 98 years CEDAR RAPIDS — One of Grant Wood's most pivotal periods as an artist is shedding new light on one of his greatest treasures in Cedar Rapids. Since 1928, the world famous artist's stained glass Memorial Window has awed visitors in one of Cedar Rapids' most...

A shift to fifth and sixth grade intermediate schools is part of a proposal that would reduce the C.R. district budget by up to $7 million annually CEDAR RAPIDS — Up to six elementary schools and Truman Early Learning Center could close under a proposal aimed at reducing the Cedar Rapids school district's budget....

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Doctors and public health officials across eastern Iowa say flu activity remains elevated this winter — and they’re especially urging people with underlying health conditions to seek care quickly if symptoms appear. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity...