Cedar Rapids catering company sees record orders driven by data center construction
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids catering company has been feeding thousands of construction workers at a time, with the surge in business tied directly to data center development in the area. Dostal Catering Service owner Jeff Mumm said the influx began in November when a construction company...
Are You Being Watched? Check Where Flock Cameras Are Located Near You
Flock cameras are designed to help solve crimes, but they're also raising concerns about privacy.
The Downtown Cedar Rapids Library Now Has a New Cafe
Horizons Cafe at the Library held its official grand opening on July 13th!
Marion man faces up to 25 years in vehicular homicide of 13-year-old girl
CEDAR RAPIDS — A Marion man faces another 25 years for vehicular homicide after a 13-year-old Coggon girl died in 2024 from injuries she suffered in a car crash he unintentionally caused in 2013. The trial for Brandon Schaul, 38, was set to start Tuesday, but he instead pleaded as charged to homicide by vehicle-OWI, a
Muhlbauer says Iowa should restore local control as officials criticize property tax law
CEDAR RAPIDS — Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Dave Muhlbauer brought his “Restore Local Control” tour to Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. The Crawford County supervisor argued that Iowa’s state government has increasingly sidelined cities and counties while local officials warned that recent state policies are making i
Jan Jensen’s feverish pursuit of talented 2029 prospect continues with a sharpshooting CG
Prep Girls Hoops ranks Swisshelm, a sharpshooting CG for West Clermont High School in Cincinnati, as Ohio's No.1 overall prospect in the 2029 class.
Storm chances increase later on Tuesday, heavy rain likely
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The heavier rain could fall where it is needed most. The storm system responsible for this still has some time to get here, so we’re expecting a quiet Monday night. Temperatures should be comfortable by morning, with lows in the low to mid 60s likely. Skies go from generally on the clear sid
Diverging diamond interchange opens at Wright Brothers Boulevard exit on I-380
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The new diverging diamond interchange has opened at the Wright Brothers Boulevard exit on I-380. There will still be some lane closures and cone in place while the remaining construction is finalized. The previously closed Wright Brothers Boulevard to I-380 southbound ramp...
Iowa City mid-year housing market review
Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets,
Iowa City plans new $20M bus hub as fare-free ridership climbs
As Iowa City's fare-free bus program enters its fourth year, city officials are laying the groundwork for a new transit facility. The city plans to relocate its transit system from the aging facility on South Riverside Drive to the public works campus at the intersection of Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard. A s
