Report shows increase in cancer rates in eastern Iowa county
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A report reveals Linn County exceeds both state and national averages for cancer rates. Linn County Public Health has released a report about raised trends across the county. The report highlights the urgent need for measures to prevent cancer and the challenges it brings the community.
New fees announced for curbside yard waste collection and organic material disposal
Beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the City of Iowa City will implement two new disposal fees following formal approval by the City Council on May 20. The changes are aimed at ensuring stable and sustainable funding for waste management services while moving to a "pay-as-you-throw" system. Curbside collection of yard...
Restaurant Chain in Iowa City Accused of Skipping Wages for Servers
The federal government is suing a chain of Mexican restaurants based in Iowa City for allegedly paying some of its employees only with the tips from customers. Which Restaurant Chain in Iowa City is Being Sued?. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court, the...
Mother of man killed in Coralville shooting charged with breaking into trailer
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Police records show the mother of a man who was shot and killed in Coralville last week is charged with breaking into the home where her son was killed. 56-year-old Carrie Latham was arrested Friday night at the trailer where Mason Edwards had been shot and...
Collins Aerospace Confirms More Layoffs Coming to Cedar Rapids
Three months ago, Collins Aerospace laid off 160 workers from its Cedar Rapids location. The company has confirmed that more layoffs are coming soon. The Corridor Business Journal reports that Collins Aerospace has confirmed that it has laid off 131 employees from its operations in Cedar Rapids and Decorah. A...
A Cedar Rapids Restaurant Has Closed & Another is Already Moving In
Say goodbye to some of the best mac & cheese that Cedar Rapids had to offer! According to a sign on the door of the restaurant, Edison's Eatery at 475 Northland Ave NE is officially closed. The Announcement. The official Facebook announcement from Edison's was posted just four days ago,...
First Alert Forecast: Sunday Evening, June 15th
“I take a lot of pride in us as a family. We always stand together" Iowa DOT warns against Department of Motor Vehicles text scam. Close to committing to UNI, Tyrese Haliburton started as a “skinny, gangly, underrecruited” high schooler. “The one that got away. It's like the...
Show You Care: Anne Dugger leads Catherine McAuley Center with compassion
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Anne Dugger is the director of the Catherine McAuley Center - as a passionate educator, she’s worked to help people in need prepare for the future. ”We try and offer hope and opportunity as much as we can,” Dugger said. “I want them to...
55+ Connections: Week of 6/15/25
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. Happy Father’s Day to to all of the dads and grandpas!. 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering. Tuesday, June 17. 10:30 AM. North Liberty Library – Meeting...
New law would allow barbers, cosmetologists to work without a license
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Changes under a new Iowa State law would allow for unlicensed barbers or cosmetologists to cut hair. Jeremy Hauskins opened his barber shop, Haus Hair and Beard on the Northeast side of Cedar Rapids last year. A licensed barber of nearly ten years, cutting hair is his passion.
