🎨 ‘Beyond the Prairie’ Art Exhibition at Cedar Rapids Museum
Explore the Midwest’s creative spirit at Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection, showing at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. The exhibition runs on March 26, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and welcomes visitors of all ages. Admission ranges from free to $10. It’s a great chance to see regional art and...
Cities struggle to meet drinking water PFAS standards by EPA deadline
Many cities are struggling to remove toxic chemicals known as “forever chemicals” from public water systems by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s upcoming regulatory deadlines because of the high cost of completing the work, experts said during a National League of Cities Congressional City Conference panel...
Closing arguments filed in Marion bench trial of man accused in 5-year-old’s death
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Lawyers for the Marion man accused of killing his 5-year-old son have filed their closing arguments in the case. Matthew Schleier was charged with first-degree murder for strangling his son, Jack. Schleier claims he killed him because he thought Jack would be better off dead...
Twitter Gold: Iowa Fans In Heaven
As Duke fans, we’re all used to a certain level of success. Making the Sweet 16 is good, the Elite Eight is better, Final Four is great, but we all look for titles. Same for Kansas, Kentucky, UConn, and UNC, though not so much there lately. Not every school...
Hannah Stuelke’s grand gesture after a disappointing loss proved how much she cares
Stuelke was fighting back tears, but she still stuck around to sign autographs for the fans after a heartbreaking loss.
Neighbors voice concerns over future development at former Transamerica building site
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Residents living near the former Transamerica building site are speaking out following the latest city council discussion about what could be built on the property. It has been nearly six years since the building was abandoned, and for neighbors in the area, the uncertainty has...
Statewide tornado siren testing happening Wednesday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - You may hear tornado sirens today; it’s part of the state’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. The test is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday. During the test, outdoor warning sirens could be activated depending on where you live. Residents in some areas may receive test alerts on their...
Historic Northside building welcomes Gavin Mercantile and Bread Worthy
On Iowa City’s Northside, residents move from shop to shop along East Market Street, weaving past brick storefronts and crowded patios in a district defined by both its history and its steady evolution. One of Iowa City’s oldest commercial buildings, located at 203-205 N. Linn St., continues to see...
Marion firefighters spend several hours at scene of overnight business fire
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Firefighters from Marion were on scene for several hours after a fire broke out inside a business Tuesday night. The fire department tells TV9 that it was called just after 9 p.m. to the 6200 block of North Gateway Drive, just across the street from the Marion Police Department.
Cardboard materials ignite at Quincy Recycle; cause still unknown
MARION, Iowa — No one was injured in a fire that broke out at Quincy Recycle in Marion on Tuesday night. Crews were called to the 6200 block of North Gateway Drive at about 11 p.m. The Marion Fire Department said cardboard material caught fire, but the cause remains unknown.
