Cedar Rapids IA

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Marion says the first step of its housing plan is essentially complete and it’s now working to create a pilot program to further invest in the city’s existing homes. A housing study in Marion in 2022 found 43% of surveyed buildings...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A business in the NewBo neighborhood in Cedar Rapids is working to return to normal after a water main break in the Cherry Building. Stephanie Ryan owns Illuminations. The store offers services like yoga and energy work along with other metaphysical items. Ryan said water...

TIFFIN, Iowa — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says one person was killed Saturday during a shooting in eastern Iowa. The Johnson County SO says deputies were called to reports of gunfire along the 400 block of Iris Court in Tiffin around 11:45 a.m. Authorities arrived on scene and located one person with a...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Demonstrators braved the cold to peacefully protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent this week. Most wearing black, nearly 300 people held signs during the silent vigil along Eighth Avenue and Second Street SE, punctuated by cars honking in support and the toll of a...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Dozens gathered in Cedar Rapids on Saturday for a vigil and funeral procession in remembrance of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer this past week in Minneapolis. The group protested across the street from the Federal Courthouse. The group then...

The last day to order a guaranteed yearbook is Jan. 31, 2026, according to an email from the Yearbook team. After that, only 20 yearbooks will be available for purchase. “The more we sell, the less they cost. So then we can buy, like, cameras and stuff with the money,” Yearbook advisor Jonathan Rogers said. “Beyond...

Cedar Rapids Police chief David Dostal says the city saw an overall continued downward trend in crime. Data shows “shots fired incidents” were down slightly, with shoplifting cases falling more than 40 percent. There was an increase in aggravated assaults, with 346 incidents in 2025 compared to 315 the year before....

Several Mid-Prairie athletes competed at the the Special Olympics state bowling competition in late November and are preparing for spring’s track and field events. The team traveled to Cedar Rapids on a Saturday to compete. Athletes that participated include Lois Hochstedler, Jonathon Miller, Tate Jeffries, Anthony...

HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) has announced its new Chief Operating Officer starting this month. Kim Guardado, who currently serves as Food Reservoir Director, has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). With 24 years at HACAP, Guardado leads efforts to...

The Linn County Mental Health Access Center has launched a withdrawal management program for adults experiencing symptoms after stopping or reducing use of alcohol or opioids.