Strong Storms and Dangerous Heat
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After a picture-perfect June day, the weather turns more active. Late Thursday into Friday morning, thunderstorms are expected, and a few could be strong or severe. Stay sky aware, as this is not the normal time we expect to see severe weather. Be prepared for gusty winds, heavy rainfall,...
Hy-Vee dietitian explains how to incorporate walnuts into your diet
Catch the staged reading of Eliot Ness in Cleveland by Broadway composer and Cedar Rapids native Robert Lindsey-Nassif, June 20 & 21 at CSPS!. Musician Molly Miller talks music, songwriting, touring with Jason Mraz, and more! See The Molly Miller Trio live 6/19 at the Ideal Theater!. Everyday Iowa -...
Pilot program houses more than a dozen people in Linn County
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After a slow start, organizers of the Landlord and Tenant Incentive Pilot Program say it’s seeing success, with 14 tenants in stable housing. The program launched in November, and is designed to help landlords accept housing challenged tenants. Landlords in the program are given a cash...
Cooling centers available in Linn County as dangerous heat arrives this weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Dangerous heat will take over eastern Iowa this weekend. It's important to stay cool and take breaks in air conditioning. Here's a list of cooling centers that are available for public use in Linn County:. Alburnett City Hall, 120 N Main Ave....
Shelter in place order lifted for residents in Marion Township
A shelter in place order for people in the area of Chester Trailer Park in Marion Township is now lifted.
A Classic Iowa City Bar is Moving to a New Location This Fall
Get ready for more changes in Iowa City's Ped Mall!. Just a few weeks ago, we told you that Hazzard County in Cedar Rapids would be opening a brand new location in Iowa City's Ped Mall. The popular Downtown Cedar Rapids bar announced that they had taken over the building at 118 S Dubuque Street and are planning to...
Lawsuit seeking to stop Cedar Rapids casino rejected
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa judge has denied a lawsuit filed by Riverside Casino and the Washington County Riverboat Foundation (WCRF) that challenged the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s (IRGC) decision to grant a gaming license to Linn County. The groups sued the IRGC the same day...
Iowa man saved hours after being stranded by crash
KCRG TV9 First Alert Forecast Team's Justin Roberts has a comfortable Thursday forecast with storms early Friday and a hot weekend on the way. As businesses close, Czech Village leaders plan ahead. Updated: 3 hours ago. Using surveys and data showing business trends, the district is optimistic about the future.
As businesses close, Czech Village leaders plan ahead
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - According to a community survey, a challenge for the Czech Village in Cedar Rapids is empty buildings and business retention. While the village has long been home to many small, locally owned Cedar Rapids businesses, closures in recent years have left several buildings empty. The...
Cedar Rapids’ Best Places to Fish Without a Boat
Do you need a boat to find fish? Clearly, a boat can take you places on the water that you can't get to on foot. But there are still plenty of great places to fish from the shore in Eastern Iowa. The website FishFishFind.com recently put together a list of...