Radio Iowa’s top news stories of 2025
After repeated rejections, Cedar Rapids won a state license for a casino in February and immediately broke ground. Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said calling the project a long shot is an understatement. “I have said from the very beginning this was ‘David versus Goliath’ and by God, the story ended...
Iowa Wrestling secured a commitment from a talented wrestler in a star-studded 2027 class
Regan, a Pennsylvania prospect, chose the Hawkeyes over multiple top-tier programs, including Army, Missouri, and North Carolina.
Movies and TV shows casting in Cedar Rapids
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Rumor Debunked: Data Center in Palo, not Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Rumors have been flying across Northwest Iowa about a massive land deal in Palo Alto County—specifically, that four hundred acres of farmland may be sold for a new data center. According to county officials, you shouldn’t believe the hype. Palo Alto County Zoning...
Everyday Iowa – Community Savings Bank new location!
We visit Community Savings Bank's new location on 1st & 1st in Downtown Cedar Rapids.
Iowa Girls High School Wrestling Regionals Announced
Teams know heading into Christmas where postseason begins
Iowa wins 2025 Joe Moore Award for best offensive line
Some large hardware is coming to Iowa City. The Iowa offensive line is the 2025 Joe Moore Award winner, an award given to the nation's best offensive line.
Board reinstates license of dentist convicted of being intoxicated at work
The Iowa Dental Board has reinstated the license of a Waterloo dentist convicted of being intoxicated at the state prison where he was providing dental care for inmates. State records show that in December 2023, Paymun Bayati, also identified in board records as Payum Bayati, was arrested at Anamosa State...
Christmas Eve fire displaces people from Cedar Rapids home
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Crews responded to a house fire in Cedar Rapids on Christmas Eve that will force people from their home. The fire call came in after noon on Christmas Eve for a rental home in the 2400 block of Deborah Street Southwest. Firefighters tell TV9 the...
24 Hours to Contain IA Recycling Plant Fire
A massive fire broke out at a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recycling facility forcing firefighters to battle the blaze for over 24 hours. This response, firefighters said, was as much about coordination and endurance as it was about extinguishing flames. Firefighters got the call to ABC Disposal recycling facility Saturday...

















