Joan Liffring-Zug photographed presidents, everyday Iowans and her own son’s birth. But her legacy...
In 1951, Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret was fired from her job as a photojournalist at the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The reason: she was pregnant. She responded by photographing the birth to her son — an audacious proposition at the time. The photos — mostly shots of the doctors, nurses and newborn Artie from her POV on the...
Judge to deliver verdict today in Ali Younes’ attempted murder and robbery trial
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Ali Younes, a former University of Iowa student, accused of attempted murder, first-degree robbery and first-degree theft, will soon learn his fate. Prosecutors say Younes strangled a woman until she was unconscious near the Art Building West, on the University of Iowa campus, then stole her earring...
Quad Cities Forecast: 2–4 Inches of Snow Likely With Hazardous Travel Overnight Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Quad Cities, IA/IL – A round of dry, fluffy snow is set to move across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois Saturday night into early Sunday, bringing travel hazards and slick road conditions, according to...
CRST to cut 300 jobs, including drivers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — CRST says they will lay off over 300 employee nationwide. The shipping company says many of those will be drivers. The Cedar Rapids based company says they are making changes to the 4,300 truck fleet. That includes moving 100 trucks to other parts of the business and removing 200 trucks from the...
Investigators asking Cedar Rapids Slovak community to identify a Colorado man’s remains
BAILEY, Colorado — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is looking for the public's help in identifying a man whose remains were found last year. The remains of the person, referred to as "John Doe", were found on May 28, 2024, in a remote camping area outside of Bailey on United States Forest Service land. Forensic...
‘Dangerously low’ temps push back opening of Marion’s Ice Loop
MARION, Iowa — For the second time, Mother Nature is pushing back the opening of the new ice skating loop in Marion's City Square Park. The loop was originally slated to opening Saturday, Nov. 29 but the snow storm over the weekend pushed it back until this Thursday. City...
Cedar Rapids Planning Commission rejects McDonald’s proposal for Mount Vernon Road
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Planning Commission voted against recommending a zoning change that would allow a McDonald’s restaurant on Mount Vernon Road Southeast. The proposed project would be constructed at the current Community Savings Bank property, located along Mount Vernon Road. The plan also...
Popeyes franchise owner settles lawsuit amid employee payment concerns
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The owner of multiple Iowa Popeyes locations has reached a settlement in a lawsuit that alleged its unauthorized use of the Popeyes name and logo. The settlement involves the restaurants in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Dubuque, Coralville, metro Des Moines and a location under construction in...
Heavy police presence at Linn-Mar High School
MARION, Iowa — Several Marion Police vehicles were called to Linn-Mar High School for a report of a medical emergency. It happened around 6 p.m. Thursday night. Authorities say the patient was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. The school sent a statement...
Real Christmas trees may be a smarter financial choice amid rising artificial tree costs
MARION, Iowa — It's officially the most wonderful time of the year. Families across the world are pulling out their holiday decorations and making the age-old decision: real or artificial tree?. Artificial trees may be easier and more convenient option, but this year it seems that price wise, buying...
