Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz in tie for Big Ten’s winningest coach
Kirk Ferentz moved into a tie as the Big Ten's all-time winningest coach after winning his 205th game with Iowa on Saturday.
Eagle Scouts help with grave stone tracking project at local Cemetery
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A group of local Eagle Scouts dedicated their weekend to assisting Mount Calvary Cemetery with a new grave stone tracking project. Iowa's News Now Photojournalist grabbed the sites and sounds on Saturday. The initiative aims to improve the documentation and accessibility of grave sites within...
Linn County seeks local residents’ photos to highlight community in website redesign
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Linn County is redesigning its website and wants local residents to help showcase the community. The County is inviting photo submissions that highlight the people, places, and beauty of Linn County, with selected images featured on the redesigned site launching in early 2026. Residents can...
Hy-Vee Center Comes to Life for the Grave Rave on Oct. 24
North Liberty’s newest venue, Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park, will open in October and host its first indoor ticketed event, the Grave Rave, on Friday Oct. 24. The Grave Rave presented by Thompson & Company Salon Parlors is an adult-only (21+) costume party. Ticketholders will have a spooktacular evening packed...
The Iowa City Historical Library should be closed | Letters
The Iowa City Historical Library should be closed I was appointed by Gov. Culver to the Board of Trustees of the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) in 2009 and served until 2024 under five 3-year appointments made by 3 different governors. Once I joined the SHSI Board in 2009, I decided to visit and evaluate all...
Garden Walks with Judy: How a local farm is reducing food insecurity | Column
A ride in the country on a Saturday morning in August was a nice way to start the weekend. Then, it got even better. Master Gardener Linda Schreiber and I were driving to visit the Fields of Faith near Oxford, Iowa. It was indeed an awesome sight. Rows of tomatoes, heavy with fruit, corn ready to pick, potatoes yet...
KCRG First Alert Forecast
KCRG First Alert Forecast: Isolated shower or storm possible during the holiday weekend. An isolated shower or storm is possible through Monday, but most will remain dry. Highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s over the long weekend. First Alert Forecast. Updated: Aug. 29, 2025 at 4:39...
Trent Allen’s top collegiate finish leads men’s cross country to team title at Webster...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Coe College men's cross country team picked up a team win at the Webster University Opener Friday evening, finishing first out of eight teams in the 6K race. Trent Allen was the top collegiate finisher with a personal-best time of 21:08.4, over 13 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. Coe's...
We Have Your Cedar Rapids Kernels Playoffs Tickets!
The Cedar Rapids Kernels are chasing a championship, and you can be there to cheer them on at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Hundreds of kids waiting to be paired with mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - It’s easy to see the impact a mentor can have when you sit down with Lunch Buddies Ben and Dawson. Ben Gander has been paired up with 5th grader Dawson for four years. They spend lunch and recess together at Trailside Elementary twice a month, building an important connection through Big...
