Juvenile arrested after vehicle theft, chase in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A male juvenile was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he stole a vehicle in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids Police were called about a vehicle being stolen from the Wellington Heights area just after 1 a.m. Flock cameras detected the car on Mt. Vernon...
Cedar Rapids small businesses feel inflation squeeze as customers cut back spending
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Inflation and high gas prices are squeezing small businesses in Cedar Rapids, with some owners saying they are already seeing customers change their spending habits as they try to cut back. Local business owners say rising inflation is driving up supply costs while also reducing...
Iowa goats grazing to prevent wildfires as demand grows
LINN CO., Iowa (KCRG) - Goats are being used to protect land from wildfires in Iowa, and the demand is growing. Tamra Elliott, owner of Go At It Land Stewardship, says the goats are hard at work grazing on overgrown prairies. “They will eat everything, and the way we use...
The highly-anticipated starting QB decision is still very much up in the air
It is still very early in the decision-making process, but quarterbacks Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown continue to split QB1 reps through the early stages of spring practices.
Main Street West Branch’s “Sweets for Success” Online Dessert Auction
Learn about Sweets for Success, an online dessert auction happening April 10, benefitting Main Street West Branch!
Liberty High School Principal to leave in July
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Liberty High School Principal Justin Colbert is leaving the Iowa City Community School District, he shared with parents on Friday. He is starting a new position as the Southeast Polk Deputy Superintendent starting July 1. Colbert will continue to serve as Liberty’s Principal through the...
Transfer portal terror has struck as a potential commit told Jan Jensen no thanks
Brueggemann was scheduled to visit Iowa City this weekend, but canceled the visit before making the trip.
He wasn’t in Iowa City very long, but Alvaro Folgueiras made a lasting impact
Folgueiras wasn't a Hawkeye for very long, but he made a lasting impact in Iowa City.
Iowa City schools suspend plans for before-and after-school childcare
The Iowa City Community School District, amid ongoing budget concerns, has suspended plans to offer district-led before- and after-school childcare. The proposal was first revealed at a December board meeting to create standalone programs at Alexander, Grant Wood, Twain and Garner elementary schools. The four elementary schools currently offer before-and after-school programs operated by Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. The...
Two men reportedly stole more than $2000 from Marion bar
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Two people reportedly stole thousands of dollars from BarTini’s Marion location. The restaurant and bar, which also has a location in Cedar Rapids, recently opened in fall 2025. According to General Manager Tara Dawson, two men walked into the store Wednesday afternoon through a door...
