Ramps from Highway 30 to I-380 to close overnight
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Department of Transportation will close east and west ramps from Highway 30 onto I-380 southbound will close from 10 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday. Traffic will be detoured to Wilson Avenue.
Rounds of storms expected in Eastern Iowa, some could be strong to severe
A big flip in the pattern is coming as the weather turns warmer and more active in Eastern Iowa. There will be daily (or nightly) chances for thunderstorms and the potential for strong to severe storms. The bottom line is to check in on the forecast each day and make...
Meals on Wheels looking for volunteers
Our expert of the day is Jim Miller with Horizons Family Services, who is looking for new volunteers to help the community.
Houby Days 2026 Brings Mushroom Fun to Czech Village
The Historic Czech Village of Cedar Rapids is getting ready to celebrate all things mushroom! From a lively parade to live music, a morel mushroom contest at Lion Bridge Brewing, and more, here’s what to expect at Houby Days 2026.
Iowa brewers unite at Big Grove to craft corn lager “Yield of Dreams” in...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Brewers from across Iowa gathered Wednesday at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City to create a special beer celebrating the state’s craft brewing industry and agricultural roots during the Iowa Brewers Guild’s annual Collaborative Brew Day. The event marked the third year of...
Defense attorney Leon Spies discusses mental illness, juries and experts in court
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa's News Now continues its coverage, taking a look at the insanity defense and how attorneys handle these kinds of cases. We talked with defense attorney Leon Spies, who successfully secured a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity last month in Linn County Court.
Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Teen Found Slain at Cedar County Rest...
The 1980 killing of 17-year-old Sandra Jo Pittman remains one of Iowa’s enduring unsolved homicide cases, a tragedy that began with the discovery of a young woman’s body at a roadside park near Clarence and ended with investigators searching for answers that never came. On the morning of...
Hometown Eats: Discovering Eastern Iowa’s Best Local Restaurants
There’s something special about a hometown restaurant. Maybe it’s the family recipe passed down for generations. Maybe it’s the owner greeting customers by name. Or maybe it’s the feeling you get when you walk into a place that truly belongs to the community. That’s exactly what...
Honkamp Opens New Downtown Cedar Rapids Location
Kyle Kunz of Honkamp shares what their new Cedar Rapids location means for clients and what to expect when working with this forward-thinking CPA and business advisory group.
This Scenic Iowa Trail Is Better Than Most Hikes
Wheels firmly plunked on the asphalt, and minutes later, the whizzing spheres beneath my rear convey me toward Iowa sights previously unseen. It's my favorite rail trail in Iowa, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, a 70-mile path that follows the Cedar River and cuts straight through Cedar Rapids. I haven't done it all in o
