Courtlin Explores the Cedar Valley 2026, Part Four: 1850 Patio & Grill
Four restaurants down, eight more to go! We headed to a Waterloo restaurant for brunch over the weekend!
State grant helps Iowa pork farmer expand business, educate consumers
LONE TREE, Iowa (KCRG) - Thirty Iowa farmers received grants from the Iowa Department of Agriculture, including a third-generation pork farmer in Johnson County who plans to use the money to grow his business and educate the public. Chad Yoder, who operates Yoder Family Farms, received a $25,000 grant from...
Volunteers help clean up Cedar Rapids neighborhood
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Around two dozen people took part in The Wellington Heights Community Church’s annual Neighborhood Clean-Up. Those who volunteered walked around the Wellington Heights neighborhood and picked up any trash or litter they found on the sidewalk or on the Right-of-Way. Nathan Wiebold who joined...
Iowa City Housing Authority to create a nonprofit following city approval
Following approval from the Iowa City City Council, the Iowa City Housing Authority has begun organizing a nonprofit, which will allow it the opportunity to leave its public housing plan and join a better funded housing program. Tracy Hightshoe, the neighborhood and development services director for the Iowa City government,...
Cedar Rapids Police Continue Search for Teen Missing Since April 24
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old, Isabelle Christina Reynoso who was last in contact on April 24, 2026. She is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Officials urge anyone who may have seen...
55+ Connections: Week of 4/26/26
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. It’s book club time! This month we’ll be discussing The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Next month we’ll be reading and discussing Queen of the...
Iowa City Hospice hosts Walk for Dignity to fund free end-of-life care
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - People in Iowa City walked through Willow Creek Park on Saturday in memory of loved ones who died after receiving hospice care. Iowa City Hospice hosts a Walk for Dignity every year to raise money to provide free end-of-life care to people who need it.
Mayor Teague responds to ‘hateful materials’ reported in Iowa City neighborhoods
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Reports of hateful materials being distributed in several Iowa City neighborhoods have prompted a response from Mayor Bruce Teague, who says the messages do not reflect the community’s values. According to the mayor, the materials promote “hate and division,” and similar content has also...
Crews extinguish small Saturday night fire at the University of Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - University of Iowa student and staff were asked to avoid the University Capital Centre as a small fire broke out inside the building. The first Hawk Alert was sent around 9:30 p.m. as the building was evacuated. In about 15 minutes the situation was deemed under control.
Driver hospitalized after medical issue leads to crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A driver was taken to the hospital Sunday morning after a crash on Springville Road in Linn County. Emergency crews were called to the 1700 block of Springville Road around 10:30 a.m. for a single-vehicle accident. Authorities say a 2007 Pontiac Torrent was heading south when the driver, identified as Tanya Musser, experienced a medical issue.
