Cedar Rapids IA

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Rampant Teen Violence and Police Apathy: A Disturbing Trend at Ped Mall

A disturbing incident occurred last night at the ped mall parking ramp, where a group of teenagers allegedly attacked an 18-year-old girl and her friends. The victims were reportedly held down, punched, and pepper-sprayed by the assailants. The police were called to the scene but according to the victims' parents,...
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Marion man pleads guilty after 177 mph motorcycle chase

MARION, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A man has pleaded guilty after leading Cedar Rapids police on a chase that reached over 100 mph in June. Kyle Ward pleaded guilty to felony eluding for driving more than 25 mph over the speed limit on Oct. 31. He had initially pleaded not guilty.
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Former Johnson County executive director files lawsuit against county, county supervisors

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Former Johnson County Executive Director Guillermo Morales filed a wrongful termination lawsuit this week against the county and supervisors over a year after being fired. The lawsuit is against Johnson County, Supervisors Rod Sullivan, Lisa Green-Douglass, and former supervisor Royceann...
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Eastern Iowa Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Meals in 2025 [LIST]

If you don't have anywhere to go for Thanksgiving dinner this year, or you just don't feel like cooking, there are quite a few restaurants in Eastern Iowa that you can check out on Thanksgiving Day!
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Cedar Rapids pledges $25,000 to support HACAP food reservoir amid federal shutdown

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell says the City of Cedar Rapids is taking emergency action to help families struggling during the ongoing federal government shutdown. In a post shared Wednesday, O’Donnell announced that she and the City Council have issued an emergency proclamation to allocate up...
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Regina Catholic Schools mourn loss of chaplain, local immigrant advocate Fr. Guillermo Treviño

A West Liberty priest who advocated for immigrants and served as the Regina Catholic Schools chaplain died Friday, Oct. 31 at the age of 39.
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Hy-Vee offering free meals for kids during SNAP delays

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Hy-Vee is one of the many businesses helping out families while SNAP benefits are delayed by giving out free, hot meals. Kids 12 and under can eat for free, and the same meal is available to everyone else for $3 from 4-7 p.m. Here is...
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Cedar Rapids man accused of shooting at passengers in a vehicle

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man is facing multiple charges after police say he shot at a vehicle with two people inside. Brodie Breyer, 24, is charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon (Class C Felony), going armed with intent (Class D Felony) and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of...
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Three incumbents win reelection to Cedar Rapids City Council

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Marty Hoeger will keep his seat for Cedar Rapids Council District 1 after winning 61.8% of the vote. Sam Wilson was the only challenger to incumbent Marty Hoeger. Sam Wilson is an Iowa native and has lived in Cedar Rapids for over a decade. Since...
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Urban Menace: The Reckless Go-Kart Kid of Downtown

A young boy has recently been causing a stir in the downtown and Northside areas, not for his antics, but for his mode of transportation. The boy, known locally as the 'Go Kart Kid', has been seen zooming down sidewalks on a motorized go-kart, narrowly avoiding pedestrians and causing a fair amount of controversy...

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