North Liberty swaps fireworks for drone show ahead of Independence Day
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of North Liberty is trading the boom of fireworks for the hum of drones this year. After three years of hosting a fireworks display at Penn Meadows Park, the city is moving its annual celebration to Centennial Park. City officials said the area surrounding the new amphitheater is n
UI to pay Iowa couple $300K for ‘botched’ eye surgery
University of Iowa Health Care has agreed to pay more than $300,000 to an Iowa City couple for a "botched" eye surgery. Gail, 66, and Michael, 72, O'Donnell, both of Iowa City, will receive $312,500 to settle a medical malpractice lawsuit they filed, accusing a UI Health Care ophthalmologist of performing unsuccessful
Iowa City Police Seek Missing Teen
A 14-year-old boy has been reported missing, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating him. According to the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse, Neda Sabha, 14, was last known to have contact on June 21, 2026. Sabha is described as a male, standing 5 feet 9...
Iowa City man charged after alleged armed robbery in downtown Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa City man is facing a felony theft charge after police say he was involved in an armed robbery in downtown Iowa City earlier this year. According to the criminal complaint, 20-year-old Boubacar Dioubate is charged with second-degree theft. Police say the robbery happened...
Unexpected Closure: Biaggi’s Leaves Cedar Rapids
The Italian restaurant on Collins Road in Cedar Rapids was in business for 25 years.
Biaggi’s closes Cedar Rapids location
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Italian restaurant Biaggi’s in Cedar Rapids announced its permanent closure Monday morning. The next closest location is in Davenport. “We are incredibly thankful for twenty-five years of support, celebrations and memories shared within these walls. It has truly been an honor to serve this c
Iowa Libertarian running for US House says RFK, Jr. talked to him about dropping...
Rick Stewart of Cedar Rapids, the Libertarian Party candidate running in Iowa’s second congressional district, says U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., called him two weeks ago and asked him to consider dropping out. The Washingont Post was first to report the contact. The Cedar...
Tribute to Heroes: Eastern Iowa veteran spent his life serving others
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An eastern Iowa veteran who volunteered for the Vietnam War at 19 years old continued serving his community until the final chapter of his life. Gerry Wegmann enlisted voluntarily in 1969. According to his wife, Jane Wegmann, he made that choice to protect his siblings.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Cedar Creek Lanes on 6th Street early Friday,...
Firefighters responded to a fire at Cedar Creek Lanes on 6th Street early Friday, June 26, at 1:45 a.m.
List of cooling centers across Eastern Iowa to get relief during dangerous heat
Extreme heat will lead to dangerous conditions this week across Eastern Iowa. Here are some locations where you can get relief from the heat across the area. Waukon: Robey Memorial Library located at 401 1st Ave NW (Phone: 563-568-4424) Postville: Postville Public Library located at 235 W Williams St (Phone:...

















