Hy-Vee pharmacies offering drive-through flu vaccine clinics
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - All Hy-Vee pharmacies will have flu vaccine clinics this month available, no appointment necessary. The clinics will be from 4-6 p.m. on September 22 and 29. Regular and high-dose vaccines will be available, free with most insurance and Medicare plans. Flu shot recipients will also...
Heavy rain swamps Cedar Rapids restoration company with nearly 150 calls in one day
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Days of heavy rain and saturated ground are keeping water damage restoration crews busy, with one Cedar Rapids company reporting nearly 150 calls for help since early Sunday morning. ServiceMaster Clean General Manager Chris Johnson said his team has been responding to water problems at...
Bass Farms closes attractions due to flooding, still selling pumpkins and mums for Fall
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Bass Farms in Mount Vernon has closed their attractions after flooding on Sunday. The Bass family posted on Facebook saying they have "never experienced flooding like this." The grounds are flooded, leading to hayrides, jump pad, slide, corn maze and games being...
172 years of history: Saloon, speakeasy bring new life to Shellsburg building
SHELLSBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - One of Shellsburg’s oldest buildings is getting new life as two lifelong residents transform the former public library into a saloon and speakeasy. The historic building at 113 Pearl St. dates back to the community’s earliest days. “1854 is when this building was platted,...
Trees can be ordered now as part of One Million Trees Central Iowa initiative
Residents of ten central Iowa counties will be able to spruce up their yards with new, high-quality trees for planting this fall with a special deal through a non-profit that’s headquartered in Marion. Megan Schneider, director of Des Moines area programs of Trees Forever, says they’re offering eight species...
Iowans, business owner react to Sunday’s flooding in Marion, Cedar Rapids
MARION, Iowa — Heavy rain Saturday on top of what the region experienced this week caused flooding in areas like Marion's Thomas Park, which people came by all Sunday afternoon to check out. Lord have mercy," Avery Cassell, who was one of dozens taking pictures or observing how high...
Three-time Arizona state champion Xavier Chavez commits to Iowa
On a suddenly busy Sunday morning of Iowa wrestling recruiting, the Hawkeye men picked up a pledge from the Class of 2027. The latest addition? Arizona native Xavier Chavez – who announced his commitment on Instagram. Said Chavez, “I’ve decided to continue my athletic and academic career at the University of Iowa. I’m
World teamer Eve Skrocki kicks off Iowa’s 2027 recruiting class
The first of two Sunday morning commitments involving Iowa wrestling programs arrived by way of the Hawkeye women – who landed their first pledge of a pivotal 2027 class. Making said announcement was Eve Skrocki – a long-time Dubuque resident who only just a week ago was on her official visit in Iowa City alongside sev
Flood warning remains in eastern Iowa after 2 to 5 inches of rain
The warning remains in effect until 2 p.m. Sunday in seven Iowa counties. The English River at Kalona is already above flood stage, while the Rock River at Moline may reach flood stage Tuesday evening. Last verified: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at 10:35 a.m. CDT. EASTERN IOWA AND THE QUAD...
Parks and trails closed in Marion due to flooding Sunday
MARION, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Marion crews are responding to heavy rains and flash flooding that occurred overnight, following a week of rain. Many detention basins and waterways that are normally dry are functioning as intended. Crews have deployed pumps in low-lying areas at 10th Street and Brockman...
