Shots fired near Lindale Mall carnival; police find shell casing, no injuries reported
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids police is investigating a shots-fired incident reported near carnival grounds at the Lindale Mall on the city's northeast side. An officer reported hearing gunfire in the vicinity of the 4400 block of First Avenue NE at about 9:02 p.m. Sunday, according to the Cedar Rapids Police Depar
Comedian Brooks Wheelan on growing up in Iowa, road-tripping with Seth Meyers and the...
Brooks Wheelan has seen his share of spiders. That’s not his job, but it’s one of his calling cards. He’s also run literal circles around the Los Angeles comedy scene. Running is not his job, either. I mean, it kind of was, but not anymore. He’s a...
Cedar Rapids Roundhouse project nears completion in Czech Village
Nearly 18 years after the 2008 flood damaged the original Roundhouse in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village, city leaders say the long-awaited replacement is finally taking shape.
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Anamosa Hillclimb continues decades-old Midwest motorcycle tradition
ANAMOSA, Iowa (KCRG) - Motorcyclists from across the Midwest went full throttle Saturday at the Anamosa Hillclimb. The decades-old tradition draws riders who either fall off or get over the hill as fast as possible. About 500 spectators watched bikers from across the Midwest. Denny Schultz rents the land and...
Curious Iowa: What’s the history of Lindale Mall?
The mall is the setting for many beloved memories. Sitting on Santa’s lap and asking for a special gift. Getting your ears pierced for the first time. Working your first job. Buying a special outfit or piece of jewelry. Enjoying newly found freedom as a teenager with friends. We often get readers writing to Curious Iow
Black Hawk County man arrested for pepper spraying Iowa City Police
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A man from Evansdale has been arrested on a warrant from November after he pepper sprayed an officer. According to Iowa City Police, on November 25, 2025, Gregory Hastings blocked off the intersection of East Burlington Street and South Clinton Street with his vehicle. Court...
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center pool temporarily closed
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The pool at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center is closed until further notice because of a mechanical problem with its chemical feeder system. Iowa City officials say the pool will remain closed while repairs are made. Residents looking to swim can use the Mercer...
Public Pool Closed in Iowa City
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Pool will be closed until forther notice. The closure is due to a mechanical issue with the chemical feeder. An announcement will be made when the pool reopens. During the closure, the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Pool will be...
One injured after vehicle hits pedestrian in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Police said one person is injured after a vehicle hit a pedestrian Sunday. Police said they responded to Edgewood Road SW and 29th Avenue SW for a crash with injury around 3:15 Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, officers found a pedestrian had been struck by a...

















