Cedar Rapids crews working to clear main roads as snow falls Saturday night
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The plows are out in Cedar Rapids as the snow was falling Saturday night. Crews are working around the clock now to keep main and arterial roads clear. The city says it's still tricky to walk or drive, as of 10 p.m. Saturday.
Cedar Rapids holiday tree transported to Greene Square Park ahead of lighting ceremony
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The Cedar Rapids holiday tree is now in Greene Square Park. The 25-foot Colorado blue spruce was donated by the Craft family of Cedar Rapids. Coonrod Wrecker and Crane Service donated the crane and equipment needed to safely move and install the...
Iowa City police seek help identifying people of interest in vandalism investigation
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa City police are seeking the public’s help identifying two people of interest who may have information about a vandalism in November. Police say the incident took place at a business in the 200 block of Washington Street around 4:00 a.m. on November 8. The building sustained damage in an...
Tow ban issued across Linn County
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has issued a tow ban effective immediately. All Linn County roads are now under a tow ban until further notice due to dangerous winter driving conditions.
Hiawatha Residents: Snow Ordinance and Street Parking Ban Begin December 6
The City of Hiawatha will enforce its Snow Ordinance starting at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This is due to a forecast of three inches or more of snow. The National Weather Service expects snowfall to begin that evening.
Why This Cozy Coffee Spot in Iowa Makes Every Road-Trip Unforgettable
Road trips through Iowa can sometimes feel like endless stretches of cornfields and highway signs, but Coffee Republic in Cedar Rapids changes that narrative completely. Located at 220 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA, this beloved coffee shop has become a destination worth planning your entire route around.
Former UI student Ali Younes convicted of attempted murder, robbery
A former University of Iowa student was found guilty of attempted murder, robbery, and theft after a 2022 attack near the school's Art Building West. Ali Younes, 22, also pleaded guilty to one charge of escape from custody by a felon in a related case after he allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Jordan....
‘Fixer Upper’ Star to Make Appearance in Cedar Rapids
Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines will speak in Cedar Rapids next spring!
Des Moines project, 4 others receive more than $11M in federal housing tax credits
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors announced it has awarded more than $11 million in 4% federal housing tax credits to fund the construction and rehabilitation of 781 affordable rental homes across five projects in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City and Sioux City. The Des Moines project is Southridge...
Balancing Work and Family: Insights for Local Transportation Workers and Their Families
Episode 139 of the 'Winter Ops Podcast,' titled 'Don’t Give Your Spouse the Leftovers,' discusses work-life balance issues for public works professionals, especially during winter maintenance. The episode features Mike Duffy, assistant public works director for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and his wife Janis Duffy, who works...
