New tracker shows live snow plow locations in Cedar Rapids for better travel planning
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Residents in Cedar Rapids now have a new way to track winter road conditions as snow and ice move through the area. The City of Cedar Rapids has launched a real-time snow plow tracking system that allows the public to see where city crews are actively working to clear and treat...
Community rallies to support bakery owners after house fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Plans have changed for the Bread and Buttered Bakery in NewBo City Market; instead of being open for the busy pre-Christmas shopping spree, the shop is now closed as the owners recover from a house fire. “All we have is really our animals, our kids...
Iowa’s KFMW Rock 108 Rolls Out AI DJ “Tori,” Blending Tech and Rock for...
KFMW Rock 108 in Waterloo/Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has deployed an AI-generated on-air personality known as “DJ Tori” for overnight and weekend morning shifts. Program Director Russ Mottla says Tori fills gaps where live DJs weren’t previously scheduled, offering song intros and light commentary. Listeners know Tori is...
Jail Suicide Attempt Prompts Emergency Response at Linn County Correctional Center
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — An inmate at the Linn County Correctional Center was hospitalized early Tuesday morning following an attempted suicide inside the facility, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Bryan Gall, 35, of Cedar Rapids, was found by staff in his jail cell with self-inflicted...
Ex-employee of after-school program arrested for theft, OWI
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A former Horace Mann Elementary Before and After School Program employee was arrested Monday, accused of purchasing firearms for himself with the company’s credit card. The Iowa City Police Department says between October 14 and November 17, Ashley Eastham, 42, from Iowa City, is...
Local Projects Energize the Community in Marion, Iowa
Three public projects are enhancing resident quality of life, transforming underused areas and spurring private investment in Marion, Iowa. When the city of Marion, Iowa, located just minutes from Cedar Rapids, decided to upgrade its outdated infrastructure to support the growing community, local leaders thoughtfully...
Everyday Iowa – Winslow House Care Center
Winslow House Care Center is spreading holiday cheer with exciting plans and meaningful experiences for their residents.
KCRG First Alert Forecast: Monday Afternoon, December 22nd
First Alert Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Joe Winters has your First Alert Forecast, featuring a mild and generally dry holiday travel week.
Local Hy-Vee stores donate over $8,500 to food bank for families with SNAP delays
Local Hy-Vee customers raised more than $8,500 for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank last month for families struggling with delayed SNAP benefits.
Iowa City sports superfan ‘Smiley’ dies at 79
Gary "Smiley" Bloore died on December 22, 2025, following a battle with dementia, according to a Facebook page dedicated to him.

















