Overnight crash causes power outage
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police say a crash at Blairs Ferry Road NE at I-380 overnight caused power to go out in the area. Pictures the police department posted to social media show a SUV that crashed into a traffic light. Police say the crash happened at 11:30 p.m. Thursday night, and the SUV went...
Mexican man sentenced in Cedar Rapids for illegal reentry after being deported eight times
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Mexican man was sentenced Tuesday for illegally returning to the United States after being deported eight times. 43-year-old Odilon Fuentes-Avila, of Mexico City, Mexico, pleaded guilty to illegal reentry into the United States on September 18, 2025. Court documents say Fuentes-Avila was...
Tama County man stops for coffee, leaves Kwik Star a ‘millionaire’
DYSART – William “Bil” Zak made what he thought would be a simple stop for coffee and a quick check of his lottery tickets at a gas station in Vinton on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, while on his way to a pheasant hunt. He...
Cedar Rapids’ 2025 housing market year in review
In 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty. Historically few homes sold through November 2025, and as sellers struggled to find buyers, many chose not to list at all. That...
Families and friends enjoy scenic start to 2026 with First Day Hike at Palisades-Kepler
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa — Dozens of Iowans started the New Year outdoors today at Palisades-Kepler State Park, taking part in the park’s 7th Annual First Day Hike. Families, couples and solo hikers gathered at the Palisades-Kepler Lodge just before noon, signing in ahead of the guided hike. At...
Everyday Iowa- A toast to 2025 with Benz Beverage Depot
Dylan from Benz Beverage Depot in Cedar Rapids shares bubbly options to toast 2025 this New Year’s Eve.
Fans pack Cedar Rapids movie theater to see the end of long running TV...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marcus Theatres in Cedar Rapids was one of many locations showing the final episode on the big screen. Over the past couple days the theater showed the finale around 10 times. Each one was sold out with hundreds of fans filling the seats. That...
Carjacking Suspect Identified After High-Speed I-380 Chase and Officer-Involved Shooting
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Law enforcement officials have identified the suspect involved in a Wednesday morning carjacking, vehicle pursuit, and officer-involved shooting as Samuel Reese III, 32, of Center Point, Alabama. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began around 8:30 a.m. on December 31,...
University of Iowa Health Care welcomes first 2026 baby
IOWA CITY, Iowa — UI Health Care says their first baby of 2026 was born at 7:44 a.m. on New Year's Day. They made the announcement on social media. Miracle was born to Akouvi Womavi and Kossivi Attikle from Coralville at the downtown location.
Former Marion business owner sentenced to 20 years for gun charges
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A former Marion business owner was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in federal prison for gun charges. 28-year-old Cordell Mayfield, of Cedar Rapids, was convicted of possessing a firearm as a felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. According to court documents,...

















