KCRG First Alert Forecast
First Alert Forecast: Wednesday morning, June 18th. KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Robets has your wet Wednseday forecast, featuring scattered showers and storms throughout the day and a hot weekend. KCRG First Alert Forecast: Wednesday morning, June 18th. Updated: 21 hours ago. Scattered showers and...
First Alert: Weather Now – The Next Nine for Thursday, June 19
Morning storms followed by clearing & hot weather!. A stormy start to Friday leads into our very hot weekend that follows. First Alert: Weather Now - What You Need to Know for Thursday, June 19. Updated: 15 hours ago. First Alert Chief Meteorologist Joe Winters tracks today's increase and temperatures,...
Metro Mix Chorus will present “Freedom In Song” at the Cedar Rapids Freedom Fest | Column
The joyful harmonies of barbershop-style music will ring through the halls of the Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, as Metro Mix Chorus presents "Freedom in Song" in conjunction with the Cedar Rapids Freedom Fest. Several other local performers will offer wonderful entertainment to the...
West Branch marks Juneteenth with a celebration of its ties to the Underground Railroad
WEST BRANCH, Iowa — West Branch got to take a step into the history books as they held a tour around local spots from the Civil War. The town represents a significant place for slaves during the 1800s, with four locations being a part of the underground railroad in Cedar County.
The Linn County Fair kicks off June 25 with free admission on opening day
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa — The Linn County Fair returns back to Central City next week. Heidi Steffen with the Linn County Fair joined Iowa's News Now to discuss the upcoming event. It runs for five days starting Wednesday, June 25 lasting until Sunday, June 29 at the Linn County...
Man accused of killing pregnant woman in Cedar Rapids to plea lesser charge Friday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The man accused of killing a pregnant woman in southwest Cedar Rapids is scheduled to plea to a lesser charge Friday afternoon. Donnie White was facing charges of first-degree murder and termination of a pregnancy. Now, he's set to plea guilty to second-degree murder, the Linn County Attorney's...
Linn County Opening Heat Relief Locations
With the dangerous heat moving in this weekend, Linn County will be opening several heat relief locations. High temperatures and humidity are forecasted to produce heat index readings near or over 100 degrees over the next several days, with highs well into the 90s. Some of the cooling shelters in...
Hy-Vee opens new healthcare clinic in Cedar Rapids offering membership-based care
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Hy-Vee has opened a healthcare clinic in Cedar Rapids. The provider works through monthly health care memberships for employers, families or for individual patients. As a member, patients get unlimited access to direct primary care and walk-in care services at the Hy-Vee Exemplar Care clinic,...
Stay cool and save on energy bills this weekend with Alliant Energy’s tips
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — It's going to be hot this weekend and that can certainly put a strain air conditioners. To battle over heating and running up your energy costs, Alliant Energy has some tips to keep you cool and power use down. Turn up your thermostat –Talk with...
Iowa City South District Market hosts Juneteenth with art, music, storytelling
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Black Voices Juneteenth 2025 Celebration is underway in Iowa City's South District Market. This year's theme is, “Reckoning: Reclaiming the Past, Remembering Black Voices, Reshaping the Future.”. The celebration features art, music, a freedom walk, storytelling and live performances. You can find...