Is Amanda’s Big Breakfast the Most Intimidating Food Challenge in Iowa?
When weighing the most intimidating food challenge in Iowa, I decided volume is the primary metric-anybody can attempt an eat-as-much-as-you-can challenge; spicy challenges are for specialists. Based on this lone metric, I’ve found what I believe is a carb-overloading, pushing-the-envelope-of-reason food challenge....
Jury finds three Cedar Rapids brothers not guilty in death of of 18-year-old sibling
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A jury found three Cedar Rapids men not guilty of all charges Friday in the death of their 18-year-old brother, Ezekiel Baseme. Azane, Christian and Pierre Baseme each faced charges of involuntary manslaughter, assault causing bodily injury and false imprisonment. The jury acquitted all...
After fire, free meal site forced to temporary home
A free meal program aimed at the homeless will open in a temporary home after a fire this week.
No injuries after garage fire in Marion
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Authorities said no one was hurt after a garage fire in Marion Friday night. The Marion Fire Department was called to the 2400 block of 26th Ave. in Marion around 7:15 pm for reports of a fire in a garage attached to a house. Crews arrived...
Tuberculosis cases have been rising as public health agencies struggle to keep up
In Johnson County, Iowa, the number of tuberculosis cases has increased in recent years — and so has the cost of containing it. The cost of contact tracing and surveillance, traveling each day to patients’ homes to ensure they take their meds or booking hotel rooms to quarantine patients, has surged from $17,000 in...
Everyday Iowa – Primary Trust at Riverside Theatre
See the Pulitzer Prize winning drama Primary Trust by Eboni Booth on stage in Iowa City Feb. 27–March 15 at Riverside Theatre.
Newhall City Council Minutes, February 23, 2026
Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM. Roll Call: Council Present: Cross. Rinderknecht, Seeck, Slouha. Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Seeck, 2nd by Cross approving the agenda, all yes, motion carried. Consent Agenda and Bill Consent: Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Messner to approve the minutes of...
Jury finds three Cedar Rapids brothers not guilty in death of of 18-year-old sibling
A jury found three Cedar Rapids men not guilty of all charges Friday in the death of their 18-year-old brother, Ezekiel Baseme.
Multiple swastika symbols spray painted on Cedar Rapids sign
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Three swastikas were spray painted on the Cedar Rapids I-380 northbound sign. A spokesperson for the Cedar Rapids Police Department says they are aware of the situation and are taking care of it. In a statement to Iowa's News Now, Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell says, "Symbols...
An Iowa Cat Lounge Has Had 300 Adoptions in its First Year
To say that Kitty Corner Social Club has been a success would be an understatement. The Iowa City cat lounge has officially been open for a year, and in that time, they've helped 300 cats get adopted!
