Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS — An Orchestra Iowa event pairing drinks and entertainment has renamed its initiative with an expansion. Beer & Brass, launched earlier this year, will become Barrels & Brass this fall to include new venues. In October, patrons can enjoy their choice of beer or wine at events in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police are warning drivers of an increased amount of crashes on I-380 lately. The department says on Monday during lunchtime there were nine vehicles involved in several accidents near the area of 76th Ave SW. Police remind the public that the Iowa Department...

MT. VERNON, Iowa (KCRG) - Big Apple Orchard will not open this fall because there are not enough apples to pick, according to owner Monte Marti. “We have a few but really we lost about 90, 95%,” Marti said. Marti said this is the first year the orchard will...

Tommy's Restaurant has officially opened their second location in Cedar Rapids! The diner has taken over the former Outback Steakhouse on 1st Ave.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Housing projects across eastern Iowa are receiving support through tax credits awarded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, including several awards of $1 million. In Linn County, three projects are receiving funding. The Old Marion Library redevelopment is the county’s only project receiving

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Surgery Center Cedar Rapids is marking 25 years of providing outpatient surgical care in the community. The center traces its beginnings to September 2001, when UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital opened a freestanding ambulatory surgical department in partnership with local physicians. It beca

I visited the current Johnson County Jail soon after it opened in 1981. I remember saying to myself, “My God! They made it too small!” The current board of supervisors approved a referendum for the November ballot to build a new jail and sheriff’s office. I support it.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Jefferson Lines is planning to move their Cedar Rapids depot to Lindale Mall starting September 15. The new ticketing kiosk will be near center court with staff will be available to help with streamlining the ticketing and boarding experience. Pick up and drop off will happen outside the Von Maur entr

From apple picking and tractor rides, to sunflowers, playground fun, and tasty treats; Wilson’s Orchard makes for a memorable Iowa adventure.

Everything is crumbling, but David Huckfelt, a Midwestern folk musician and activist, is putting out a new album, just eight months after the last one — a scoop he shared with Little Village. The Spencer, Iowa native built his dexterity as a songwriter and guitarist around campfires with folks...