Alliant Energy considering new locations to build power plant in Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Alliant Energy says its looking at multiple possible locations to build a power plant. The company recently "de-prioritized" plans to build one in Fairfax, near the Eastern Iowa Airport, after concerns from CID and the public. The Linn County Board of Supervisors, at its work...
“Unruly” flight passenger pleads guilty to federal charges
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Nebraska man who allegedly caused a flight to divert to the Eastern Iowa Airport by being "unruly" has plead guilty to his charges. Mario Nikprelaj submitted a guilty plea on Sept. 23 in federal courts. The courts accepted his plea on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
One injured after early morning fire at manufactured home in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — One person was hurt early Wednesday morning after a fire in a manufactured home in southwest Cedar Rapids. Firefighters were called to the 3700 block of 16th Avenue SW just before 3 a.m. Crews arrived to see three sides of the home...
AAA Study: Road Rage is Rising, and How Iowans Can Avoid It
A road rage incident in eastern Iowa’s Linn County over the weekend ended with one of the drivers jailed on a charge of attempted murder. A new AAA study finds road rage is becoming more frequent, more aggressive and — it’s contagious. Brian Ortner, a spokesman for...
Marion Police Officer offers safety tips on dealing with aggressive driving
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Iowa City celebrates Hispanic Heritage month through art with Semana Cultural Latina
A weeklong celebration of Latino culture has returned to Iowa City after six years, bringing with it a collection of pop-up exhibits, performances, and workshops celebrating Latino culture in Iowa during this year’s Hispanic Heritage month. Semana Cultural Latina returned to Iowa City after the pandemic caused a...
Waypoint Services project underway to provide 12 new apartments to unhoused individuals
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — With an effort to get people off the streets of Cedar Rapids, Waypoint Services is fundraising to open a new facility that provides apartments of various sizes to individuals experiencing homelessness. Jaye Kennedy has been working with Waypoint for more than a decade and she...
Military members feel the impact of government shutdown
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - are Iowa National Guardsmen who were deployed this last spring. One current service member said, ‘Rent, mortgage, the bills - none of those things stop for those who currently aren’t getting a paycheck.’. Tim Nash joined the Army after college. At the age...
Man hurt in texting and driving crash on I-380
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A man was injured in a crash Wednesday morning on southbound Interstate 380 near Center Point after police said a woman was texting while driving. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said a 2016 Volkswagen Passat rear-ended a 2019 Jeep Renegade at the 35-mile marker just before 9:30 a.m.
319 Public Indecency: Tik Tok Trends Make Their Way to Kennedy High School
Recent Tik Tok trends have schools throughout the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) on high alert. The trend has students going to schools around the country, calling themselves “piss crew” The videos depict buildings being urinated on to the song, “Tonight is the Night” by Oli808. This trend has made...
