Fugitive accused of abusing Iowa minor captured in Virginia
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Virginia man wanted on multiple sex abuse charges in Linn County has been arrested by U.S. Marshals. Jonathan Christopher Walton, 22, was taken into custody Wednesday in Rice, Virginia, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Walton is accused of traveling to Iowa to engage in a sexual...
Iowa City police ask for public’s help in October assault investigation
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City police are asking for help in a continued investigation into an assault that happened on Oct. 19. ICPD is looking to identify the people pictured below, saying they may have information on an assault that look place in the 10 block of Gilbert Street in Iowa City.
CRST to layoff more than 300 employees across the country
A trucking company based in Cedar Rapids says it will layoff more than 300 people across the United States.
KXEL Morning News for Thu. Dec. 04, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Cedar Rapids police reported significant crime reductions across several categories through November 2025, along with highlighting the need for scam prevention. From January through November 2025, police recorded 39 shots fired incidents, according to new crime statistics. This is a 15...
Local Contractors Invited to Bid on Linn County Courthouse Courtroom Painting Project
The Linn County Commission is seeking bids to prime and paint the courtroom on the third floor of the Courthouse at 108 N High Street, Linneus. The project includes about 1,850 square feet of wall space and 2,250 square feet of partially vaulted ceiling. Minor surface repairs and the use of several paint colors are...
Cedar Rapids police statistics show major crime reductions, highlight scam prevention
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids police reported significant crime reductions across several categories through November 2025, along with highlighting the need for scam prevention. From January through November 2025, police recorded 39 shots fired incidents, according to new crime statistics. This is a 15...
Cedar Rapids man charged with attempted murder for January shooting near gas station
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids man is now jailed and facing an attempted murder charged and several other charges in connection to shooting that happened 11 months ago near a Kwik Star gas station. Farhan Mohamed, 20, was booked into jail on Wednesday, according to the Linn...
Cedar Rapids, IA – Crash Alert: Semi Overturns on I-80 Bridge
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cedar Rapids, IA – A semi-truck driver is lucky to be alive after his vehicle went over the Highway 6 bridge on Interstate 80 late Tuesday night while attempting to avoid another crash, according to the...
Iowa Utility Commission issues decision on ITC Midwest transmission project
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) approved an electric transmission line project in Marshall, Tama, Benton and Linn counties in Iowa. The application was submitted by ITC Midwest in July 2024. The company requested eminent domain ... Read More » The post Iowa Utility Commission issues decision on ITC Midwest...
CSB Opening New Downtown Cedar Rapids Location
Community Savings Bank will be opening their new downtown Cedar Rapids branch on Monday. The Cedar Rapids branch of Community Savings Bank is currently located at 3414 Mt. Vernon Rd SE and will be relocating to 100 1st Ave NE #116, Cedar Rapids, also known as the Cedar River Tower in downtown Cedar Rapids.
