Eastern Iowa nonprofit reaches milestone, provides 100 beds to kids in June alone
IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Eastern Iowa nonprofit is celebrating a significant achievement this month. The Linn County chapter of 'Sleep in Heavenly Peace' has successfully provided 100 children with beds in June alone, getting them off the floor and into beds of their own. The organization has set...
Iowa City Jazz Festival returns with free music, food, and fireworks this weekend
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Downtown Iowa City will be filled with the sounds of jazz, the smell of street food and the sparkle of fireworks as the Iowa City Jazz Festival returns this weekend. The three-day event runs from Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6, and features free...
Linn Co. brings on new AmeriCorps members despite national funding cut
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Making sure people and their families are prepared in the event of an emergency - that’s the goal of the University of Iowa’s Disaster PrepWise program. Now, two new AmeriCorps members in eastern Iowa are helping to carry it out despite federal funding cuts earlier this year.
Matthew 25’s co-founder & executive director to step down after 19 years
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After nearly two decades of service, Clint Twedt-Ball, the co-founder and Executive Director of Matthew 25, has announced his decision to step down from his role on July 15. Twedt-Ball, who co-founded the nonprofit organization with his brother Courtney Ball in 2006, has been a pivotal figure in...
Fireworks Over The Dome cancelled Wednesday
Technical difficulties are being blamed for cancelling the Fireworks Over The Dome event scheduled for Wednesday. In a post on Facebook, organizers said there was an unexpected technical issue during setup. J&M Displays notified the city that the show could not proceed safely. The Wednesday night fireworks display...
Some storms tonight, 4th of July forecast has shifted
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Watch out for some rumbles of thunder tonight, with some more opportunities in the near future. Today features a bit more cloud cover in some places compared to Tuesday, but otherwise is very similar in its overall evolution. Highs will reach the upper 80s, with dew points in the mid 60s....
Illegal tobacco sales remain a problem, local shop owner does what he can to...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The first thing you see on the door of Pink Cloud Smoke shop is a sign that reads, “No tobacco, vapor, or nicotine pouches to those under 21.” And the first thing the cashier sees when they scan a product is an alert for a required verification that the buyer is 21 or older. The owner...
Karina Cooper murder trial starts Wednesday in Linn County
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Five years after Ryan Cooper was shot in the face twice, her wife Karina Cooper faces a judge and jury for her murder. Ryan was shot and killed in June of 2021 in his Traer home. Police found Karina on his body that day but she wasn't charged with the crime until February of 2024.
Try a New Cedar Rapids Pizza Place at Their Soft Opening This Weekend
Way back in March, we told you that a Wisconsin-based pizza chain would be making its way to Cedar Rapids in 2025. Now we're happy to report that they're just about ready to open their doors! Let us introduce you to Ian's Pizza. About Ian's Pizza. According to their website,...
Amazon semi loses control on wet pavement, goes barreling toward river in dramatic video
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — An Amazon semi was captured losing control on wet pavement, nearly striking another driver and barreling toward a river in recently released video. A semi-truck narrowly avoided plunging into the Iowa River after losing control on wet pavement Wednesday. The incident...