Iowa City reminds residents of recycling, composting and disposal options
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The City of Iowa City is reminding residents about the variety of recycling, composting and garbage disposal services available, while emphasizing that several common household items are prohibited from regular trash collection. City officials said cardboard, yard waste, batteries, computer and televi
Despite putting ordinance in place, Linn County passes data center moratorium
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After three hours of public comment and discussion, the Linn County Board of Supervisors passed a new moratorium on data centers. The Linn County Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday morning started at 10 a.m. The meeting was standing room only, with many people taking time to comment on t
See JoCo’s fireworks laws before you light up your July 4 celebration
Johnson County residents can ring in America's 250th birthday with fireworks, but only on certain days, according to local ordinances. Those who set off fireworks outside of designated times could be charged with a simple misdemeanor and face a minimum fine of $250. Iowa lawmakers altered restrictions in 2025 , requiri
A look at the Cedar Rapids CKF showroom
We visit the CKF showroom in Cedar Rapids to see how their custom countertops, cabinetry, and in-house design team can help bring your dream space to life.
Cedar Rapids Police respond to Walgreens robbery, searching for suspect
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police responded to a robbery at a Walgreens store on Wednesday, with officials still searching for the suspect. Police received the robbery report around 11:45 a.m. taking place in the 2800 block of 1st Avenue SE. They went on to establish a perimeter around the store and had K
UI Study: Some pregnant, postpartum women unbuckle before trips end despite regular seatbelt use
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A new study from the University of Iowa is encouraging pregnant and postpartum women to stay buckled for their entire trip, even when caring for a child in the vehicle. The research comes ahead of the busy Fourth of July travel weekend, when millions of...
Zach Johnson returns for 24th John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. (KCRG) — Zach Johnson will tee off Thursday in his 24th John Deere Classic, choosing to compete at TPC Deere Run this week instead of the Senior Open. Johnson, a Cedar Rapids native who now competes on the PGA Champions Tour, won the John Deere Classic in 2012.
Woman arrested in cold case of dead baby found in Iowa City landfill requests...
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A woman who was charged with first-degree murder of a baby who was recovered from the Iowa City landfill is requesting the case be dismissed. A landfill worker found the body of Baby John Doe on December 21, 1992. Investigators reopened the case in 2020 because of new advancements in DNA t
Developer plans mixed-use conversion of old Waterloo battery plant
An Iowa City developer’s plan to redevelop a former battery factory in Waterloo is moving forward as they work to get funding secured. Astra Commons is planning a $7 million redevelopment of the three-story, 25,000-square-foot building that once housed the Central Battery and Electric Co., and served the automotive ind
Woman, 31, killed by alligator remembered as outgoing, fun-loving
Wildlife officials say a 31-year-old woman died after she was attacked by an alligator.
