Collaborative effort increases police patrol at the IC Pedestrian Mall
In response to the April 19 Pedestrian Mall shooting, the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) increased downtown patrols over the weekend. Four officers from the University of Iowa Police Department (UIPD) were added to this weekend’s downtown patrol, according to Lee Hermiston, public information officer for ICPD. The April...
Iowa City Schools loan rejection forces facilities plan pause
Iowa City Schools sought a $25 million loan to stabilize its finances but was rejected by all banks, forcing the district to consider pausing its master facilities plan.
Cedar Rapids advocates push for police oversight board after months without independent review
Cedar Rapids has had no independent oversight of its police department for nearly a year, and a group that had been working with the city to create a replacement board says communications have stopped.
ICCSD school board drops $25 million borrowing plan, assesses other money-saving measures
After months of financial uncertainty, the Iowa City Community School District is stepping back from a previously considered $25 million borrowing plan, citing improved revenues and reduced spending that have eased short-term cash flow concerns during its April 28 board meeting. The board also voted to sell the Educational Service...
Ty’Reek Coleman is just the guard to push the needle forward for the program
McCollum is excited by Coleman's ability to get to the basket and to defend at a high level with intense ball pressure.
Lane closure begins on 34th Street SE for water main repairs
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Drivers in Cedar Rapids should plan for a temporary lane closure on 34th Street SE. City officials say work on the southbound lane at Lamplite Lane is starting immediately for water main repairs. The southbound lane will be closed during the project, while the northbound...
Corn Belt Clash Returns for Memorial Day Weekend Tripleheader
VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 28, 2026) — The Corn Belt Clash returns for three straight nights of Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite action over Memorial Day weekend, with stops at three of Iowa’s premier facilities. The tripleheader kicks off Friday, May 22 at Marshalltown Speedway, continues Saturday, May...
City of Shellsburg says park does not need to close in response to group’s...
SHELLSBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - Shellsburg Mayor Shadoe Vogt says that the city’s playground has been cleared by an inspector and will stay open. This comes after a nonprofit group warned parents that the equipment was unsafe and asked the city to remove it. The nonprofit, Shellsburg Parks and Events,...
Sub-Zero Group to expand Cedar Rapids facility, add more than 300 jobs
Sub-Zero Group plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Cedar Rapids with a $196 million project expected to add hundreds of jobs and boost production capacity. The expansion will add about 230,000 square feet to the company’s existing facility on the city’s southwest side and is expected to create 312 new jobs, bringing total employment at the site to more than 500.
Longtime Cedar Rapids Fire Chief to retire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Greg Smith is retiring after 32 years. His last day will be June 30, city officials shared. Smith was appointed Fire Chief in 2019. He previously served as Battalion Chief (2009-2011), Fire Captain (1999-2009), and Firefighter (1994-1999), according to the city’s website.
