Traffic pattern to change near Coe College in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A big traffic change starting Friday near Coe College. Coe Road Northeast is now going to be a two-way street. It’s reopening at noon on Friday. The city says this is meant to improve traffic flow as it changes one-way traffic to two-way. There...
Letter to the editor: It’s time for Coralville to try fare-free buses
We ask that the city of Coralville implement a pilot program for fare free busing. Coralville was specifically mentioned as an ideal candidate for adopting fare free in the Nov. 18, 2025 New York Times article by Cara Buckley about the successes of the Iowa City fare free program. We...
First Alert Day on Monday for severe storm threat
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The transition between hot and humid weather to something more comfortable could be a bit rocky. After a brief break from the more oppressive heat and humidity on Sunday, we’ll see a big bounce-back on Monday. Once again, the combination of dew points in the 70s and highs in the low 90s push
Attempted murder charge filed in Marion shooting case
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man is facing an attempted murder charge following a June break-in incident that injured a person, and he will have his bond revoked due to a new Iowa law. Reginald Haynes faces several charges, including Going Armed with Intent and First Degree Burglary...
Ranking Iowa Men’s Basketball’s top 5 biggest recruiting wins over the past decade
Iowa has hit some big home runs on the recruiting trail, including Luka Garza, Bennett Stirtz, Keegan Murray, Joe Wieskamp, and Tyler Cook.
Joey Chestnut Is Bringing His Big Appetite to Cedar Rapids
The greatest competitive eater of all time is headed to Cedar Rapids! Joey Chestnut is coming to town!
UI extends Macbride programs, Sailing Club faces higher rent fee
The University of Iowa previously announced it wasn't renewing its lease at the Macbride Nature Recreation Area, a partnership that has existed since 1959. The lease is set to expire on July 1, 2029, with many university programs end dates have not yet been finalized. The UI recently decided to slightly alter that plan
Iowa reviews special education spending in 13 districts
The Iowa Department of Education is examining special education spending in 13 school districts where funding shortfalls are growing as schools provide legally required services to students. In Iowa, most public school districts face special education deficits because the state funding formula often falls short of the
Enter to Win: Friday Night Main Event Rodeo Returns to Iowa City
Want a fun night out? Enter now for your chance to win tickets to the Friday Night Main Event Rodeo in Iowa City!
Supervisors clash over returning to 5-seat Linn County board after moratorium vote
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — "I heard talk that there's push to go to back to a 5-person board of supervisors. I don't know if that's true." That was the topic brought up during public comment at the Linn County Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday. It would be the first time in over five years that the board would go back
