Cedar Rapids IA

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion Police Department has arrested a Chicago man wanted for murder in Illinois. In a post on Facebook, the department said MPD responded to a disturbance call, and the subject involved gave a fake name. Court documents said the incident happened at 1190-1 South 12th...

The new Jefferson Parks and Recreation Assistant Director has been very involved in the community prior to taking on her new role with the city. Lyndsey Wathen is a Cedar Rapids native and a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in graphic design. She then received online training from the User Experience...

TAMPA – To most outsiders, the state of Florida is a tourism state. People flock to the Sunshine State to enjoy its warm climate, visit classic theme parks such as Disney World and Busch Gardens, and dip their toes in one of its legendary beaches. While a record 143 million tourists visited Florida in 2024, the state...

Choosing the right vehicle for daily use is a decision that combines practicality, reliability, and personal preference. In a city like Cedar Rapids, drivers encounter a mix of urban streets, suburban roads, and highways, which means a vehicle needs to perform well in varied conditions. Daily commuting, running...

Rain will turn to sleet, then turn to snow as temperatures fall through the day. Winds will pick up and will create blowing snow and whiteout conditions.

Born and raised in Mississippi, Byron Burford was drawn to the University of Iowa through an interest in one of its professors: Iowa’s Regionalism artist, Grant Wood. The American Gothic painter mentored Burford as an undergraduate, helping him hone his talents and lifelong love of circuses and carnivals into a...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids police are investigating a shooting early Sunday morning that left one adult man critically injured. Officers were dispatched around 4:08 a.m. to the 300 block of 30th St. Dr. SE after receiving multiple reports of shots fired in the area. Police said officers...

Police have released the name of the woman who died after a house fire on Christmas evening in Cedar Rapids.

MARION, Iowa — Marion's Ice Loop will be closed for the weekend after an "unexpected mechanical issue." The city made the announcement in a social media post with the ice resurfacer. Park users are asked to respected the posted signs and stay off the ice. The post ended, saying,...

VINTON, Iowa (KCRG) - A Vinton family lost everything in a Christmas Eve house fire, but the community is stepping up to help. Toby Wheeler was making holiday memories with loved ones on Christmas Eve when the sheriff’s office called to give him news he never thought he’d hear.