Families gather at Brucemore for mother’s Day event
Dozens of families filled Brucemore in Cedar Rapids Saturday afternoon to celebrate moms ahead of Mother’s Day.
Hawkeye alum bringing new life to Iowa River Power restaurant building
CORALVILLE — Throughout the fall of 2023, Mark Kaufman drove back and forth on First Avenue in Coralville while a loved one was undergoing treatment at a university hospital. On that drive, he’d pass the building at 501 First Ave., home to the Iowa River Power Restaurant for 46 years until its abrupt closure in November 2023 when the then restaurant owner received an unexpected...
Pleasant for Mother’s Day weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The skies today will be a mix of sun and clouds. Today, highs will reach the mid 70s, with winds shifting to a northwest flow at 10 to 20 mph. Gusts could reach 25 mph during the afternoon and evening. Overnight, temperatures will be in the upper 30s and low 40s as skies clear.
Groundbreaking held for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 16th Woman Build
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) — Volunteers broke ground Saturday for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 16th Woman Build, honoring a retired University of Iowa nursing professor. Liz Swanson, a retired nursing professor, was chosen as this year’s honoree for her decades of impact. The Women Build program focuses on including women in every step of home construction.
This Under-The-Radar Iowa Spot Smells Like Cinnamon, Coffee, And A Perfect Morning
A perfect Iowa morning might start with a quiet Main Street, a strong cup of coffee, and the smell of cinnamon rolls doing its best to ruin your self-control. In this small town, that combination is not a fantasy. It is breakfast. I had heard enough road-trip whispers about this...
10 Iowa Chains Locals Are Choosing Now More Than Ever
Chain restaurants have always been part of Iowa’s dining scene. Some are getting more attention than ever right now. You’ve probably noticed certain spots staying busy no matter the day, isn’t that right?. There is a growing shift toward chains that deliver consistency, comfort, and a reliable...
First Alert Forecast: Friday Evening, May 8th
KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist Joe Winters has your latest First Alert Forecast, featuring a look at Mother's Day Weekend.
Search warrant reveals conflicting accounts in 2011 Ashley Okland murder case
A newly unsealed search warrant reveals Kristin Ramsey gave four conflicting accounts of the day central Iowa realtor Ashley Okland was killed in 2011.
WNBA Fans Urge Fever to Sign Ex-Caitlin Clark Teammate After She Was Cut
Indiana Fever fans want the team to sign former Caitlin Clark teammate Kate Martin, who was recently cut but he Valkyries.
Iowa City shooting victim moved out of ICU as suspect remains at large
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A University of Iowa student critically injured in last month’s Pedestrian Mall shooting has been moved out of the ICU and into a neuroscience unit, according to a family update. In a update from family on Miranda Peters' GoFundMe page, they said Peters has...

















