We the People: Marion mansion’s new owner says he saved it from demolition
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A more than 150-year-old mansion in Marion has a new owner who said he stepped in to save it from demolition. The Smyth, built in the mid-1800s, houses 52 apartment units. It’s under the ownership of Eric Gutschmidt. He said he knew the building was worth preserving before he even stepped inside.
Review: Cedar Ridge Nine and Three Quarters Rye
In June 2026, Swisher, Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Distillery unveiled its oldest whiskey to date, a release from Master Distiller and Master Blender Murphy Quint titled Nine & Three Quarters Rye Whiskey. At first glance, the name almost invites thoughts of Platform 9¾ from the Harry Potter series, the fictional gateway at Lond
‘We can grow from it’: Dozens of Catholic churches celebrate final weekend Mass of...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Thousands of parishioners attended their last weekend Mass Sunday at dozens of churches across Eastern Iowa. The milestone comes as a consolidation plan for the Archdiocese of Dubuque is set to reorganize its 160 parishes into 24 pastorates beginning Tuesday. The new interim weekend mass...
University of Iowa water sensors will continue this year
The University of Iowa’s network of real-time water monitoring sensors in Iowa rivers received no direct funding from the state in the 2025-26 legislative session, but it is still operating. The 70 river sensors and testing of river water samples complement the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ ambient stream monit
Cedar Rapids Man Flown to UIHC After ATV Crash South of Palo
A Cedar Rapids man was flown to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after an ATV rolled Saturday evening south of Palo, officials said. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
Good News: Savannah Bananas and massive stadium audience wave to children’s hospital
At Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, the Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters participated in a heartwarming tradition, the “Hawkeye Wave,” waving toward children at the nearby University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital. NBC News’ José Díaz-Balart has that story and more in this week’s Good News
One person flown to hospital after ATV accident
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - One person has possible life-threatening injuries after a crash in Linn County Saturday. Linn County Sheriff Deputies were called to 2155 Covington Road south of Palo around 7:00 Saturday night for reports of an accident. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 2000 Honda 400EX ATV had...
DNH-AP going for road upset against Mount Vernon Saturday
DNH-AP will travel to #4 (3A) Mount Vernon for a 3A Region 4 semifinal Saturday, which’ll air on 99 The Wave. Coming off Thursday’s 4-3 win at home over Vinton-Shellsburg to begin postseason play, the Wolverines will look to make some noise on the 3A softball scene. They’ve won three straight games in walk-off style an
Philip’s Diamond Shop to Celebrate 50 Years with Ribbon-Cutting, Diamond Giveaways, & Community Celebration
Philip’s Diamond Shop is celebrating 50 years with a two-day Golden Anniversary Open House celebration, taking place this Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, at its storefront location in Uptown Marion. The celebration will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Marion Chamber of Commerce on Friday,...
Eastbound Highway 6 lane shift begins Monday for watermain work
CORALVILLE, Iowa — If you're driving through Coralville next week, plan for a few changes along Highway 6. Starting Monday morning, July 13, crews will begin watermain construction along the south side of Highway 6 (2nd Street) near the 4th Avenue intersection. That work will require an eastbound lane shift that's expe
