42nd Street Reopening Leads to Less Traffic Build-up Around Kennedy High School
42nd Street reopened on Dec. 11, 2025, allowing for less traffic to build up around the surrounding neighborhoods of Kennedy. The reopening allows for students to get to school more efficiently with the new roads being partially finished. In March of 2025, 42nd Street was closed for construction. The road...
State Historical Society, UI reach deal over state historical collections
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - State Historical Society officials announced an agreement Friday to maintain public access to Iowa’s historical collections at the University of Iowa. Under the new agreement, the public will be able to request historical documents and images from the state’s collection starting January 1,...
Cornell College reports student’s death
MT. VERNON, Iowa (KCRG) - Cornell College shared Friday that one of its students has died “unexpectedly.”. The name of the student was not shared. “The cause of death is undetermined at this time as local authorities begin their investigations,” the college said. “There is no active threat to campus. We are...
Grocery store opens near vacant Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Customers stopping by the Hornbill Asian Market during its soft opening said they were excited to finally see the store open, just one block from a long-vacant Hy-Vee on First Avenue. “We’re excited, too,” owner Mang Pau said, as the store at 1445 First Ave....
JoCo supervisors deny ‘due process’ resolution despite past support
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors declined to adopt a resolution affirming residents' "due process" rights over concerns that it may provide a false sense of security, place a spotlight on the county and its residents and create broader legal headaches. The vote was 3-2 against the resolution, with Johnson...
Care facilities fined $500 each for abuse, death and use of physical restraints
An Iowa nursing home where gift cards for residents were stolen has been fined $500 by the state. State inspectors allege that in September, a Walmart gift card belonging to a resident of REM Iowa’s care facility on 33rd Avenue in Cedar Rapids was found to have been “spent fraudulently and no receipts could be […]
Man charged in connection to Cedar Rapids Family Dollar card skimming scheme
A man faces charges in connection to a card skimming scheme involving Cedar Rapids Family Dollar stores.
‘We are running out of space’ – CR Prep set to expand to new...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An expansion of Cedar Rapids Charter school, CR Prep, is one step closer after the Hiawatha City Council approved plans for a new location. As demand for enrollment at the public charter middle school continues to rise, so does the need for space. CR Prep principal Justin Blietz said the...
Marion Fire Department to deliver holiday gifts to seniors Friday
MARION, Iowa — The Marion Fire Department will help deliver holiday cheer to area seniors Friday as part of Home Instead Senior Care’s annual “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. Firefighters will sort and deliver nearly 50 Christmas gift packages to seniors who may not...
Brain & Courtlin’s ‘First Responder Friday’ Honors Tracy Pettinger
Every Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., Brain & Courtlin pay tribute to an Eastern Iowa first responder during their 'First Responder Friday' segment! Check out our final honoree of 2026!
