Atkins fire station rebuilt after Derecho
ATKINS, Iowa (KCRG) - A storm-damaged firehouse in Atkins has become a nearly six-year rebuild. The community stepped inside its new $5 million station during a Saturday open house built to serve the growing town. “This was quite a thing they built here to replace what we had,” Jim Williams...
First Alert Forecast: Saturday Evening, April 25th
KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist AJ Rickman has your latest First Alert Forecast, featuring a look ahead to Monday's severe weather threat.
Citing a decrease in demand for downtown offices, developer wants to turn Cedar Rapids...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A developer is looking for taxpayer incentives for a $16-million renovation of a downtown Cedar Rapids office building. Steve Emerson’s company, 2nd and 2nd LC, is seeking state historic tax credits to renovate the former Principal Building at the corner of 2nd Ave and 2nd St. SE. Citing a decrease in demand for office space downtown, his plan would...
JoCo Board of Supervisors finalizes fiscal year 2027 budget, despite public disapproval
After much debate among the Johnson County Board of Supervisors surrounding potential amendments, the board finalized its fiscal 2027 budget during its formal meeting on April 23. According to board documents, the total budget is almost $165 million. Before the meeting took place, the supervisors received correspondence criticizing them for...
One arrested after police chase in downtown Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police have confirmed one person was arrested after a late night chase that ended in downtown. Police say Daniel Fields was arrested after the chase and is now facing eluding and theft charges. He is also facing charges across the state. A FLOCK...
Iowa City bar manager calls for increased security after ped mall shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The general manager of a brewery whose staff called 911 during a shooting on the pedestrian mall early Sunday is urging other downtown businesses to increase security. Bryan Cordova, general manager of Iowa City ReUnion Brewery, said the downtown district met this week to discuss...
Jefferson High School requests personal care items for students in need
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Jefferson High School’s “J’s Closet” program is in need of personal care items for students in need, and put a call out online for community support. In a recent message online, the school shared that J’s Closet is in need of...
Part of Highway 13 near Highway 100 blocked due to crash
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A crash near the intersection of Highway 13 and Highway 100 has a lane blocked. A Department of Transportation camera in the area shows a fire truck, Marion Police squad car and vehicles on two trucks. Traffic is slowed in this area with just one northbound...
Iowa’s Phil Parker likes the progression of the linebackers during spring practice
As the Hawkeyes head towards this weekend’s open spring practice, many different position groups have made steady strides during spring practice. If you ask Iowa’s defensive coordinator Phil Parker, the Hawkeyes’ linebacker group has progressed nicely. Listen to Parker’s comments in the video above.
Boil advisory issued for Cedar Rapids 9th Street SW area until water tests clear
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The City of Cedar Rapids has issued a precautionary boil advisory for customers in the 9th Street SW area, urging residents to take steps to ensure their water is safe for consumption. Under the advisory, residents should boil tap water for at least one minute...
