First Alert Forecast: Thursday Afternoon, April 9th
KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Joe Winters has your latest First Alert Forecast, featuring multiple chances for strong to severe storms.
I-380 ramp to close for 15 days starting April 15
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The ramp from Highway 30 westbound to I-380 southbound will close for roughly two weeks starting April 15. It’s expected to reopen by April 30. During the closure, traffic will be detoured to 6th Street, onto Highway 30 eastbound to I-380 southbound. I-380 northbound...
A duo of talented transfer guards is just what Jan Jensen needs to get...
Jan Jensen and the Iowa program are hosting three talented potential signings this weekend as they attempt to rebuild the roster.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Cedar Rapids This Week
Looking to save a little cash and pick up something useful? Cedar Rapids neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to firewood and packing supplies.
Alleged memo leaves concerns hospital could share patient info with ICE
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - It’s unclear how much private information immigration authorities could get if they show up to a hospital without a warrant. A document circulating online claims UnityPoint St. Luke’s hospital workers could share names, addresses, and social security numbers if ICE asks. Escucha Mi...
Proposed Highway 30 power plant raises health, farmland and habitat concerns for locals
Alliant Energy proposed a plan to build a power plant which would be located right off Highway 30 and Linn Benton Rd. The location is near Atkins in Benton County and near some who say they have a lot of questions and little answers. "I found out from my neighbor....
Rising gas prices squeeze Iowa commuters, small businesses
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Gas prices across Iowa have climbed sharply in recent weeks, with the average cost for a gallon of regular reaching $3.69 statewide. That’s up 21 cents from a week ago and more than 50 cents higher than this time last month. Difficulty transporting oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz has kept crude oil prices hovering near $100 a barrel.
Marion passes speed limits for e-bikes, scooters on sidewalks and trails
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion city council passed new speed limits for cyclists in the city as electric bikes and scooters become more popular. The limit for riding on sidewalks is 10 mph and on trails it is 20 mph. People walking the trails in Marion said they see...
Cedar Rapids Man Headed to Prison After Chilling Facebook Threats
Threatening social media messages land a Cedar Rapids man in jail.
Home bakery opening brick-and-mortar in Iowa City’s historic northside
When Colleen Brennan was growing up in New Jersey, her siblings were involved in competitive club sports. Each weekend, her family would find themselves in a new city. Left to their own devices, Brennan and her dad searched for the best coffee cake in the tri-state area. Those core memories unraveled into a life’s passion. Brennan and her partner, Erick Dole, are preparing...
