Cedar Rapids Residents Encouraged to Support Local Food Banks on ‘Support the Fight Against...
On November 4, 2025, the City of Cedar Rapids recognized 'Support the Fight Against Food Insecurity Day' at a City Council meeting. Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell read a proclamation about the issue of food insecurity in Eastern Iowa. She noted the work of the HACAP Food Reservoir, which partners with about 300 local...
Rising costs increase rent in the Iowa City housing market
As class sizes continue to increase at the University of Iowa, so do the challenges of finding affordable housing. This year the UI welcomed its second-largest class in its 177-year history. Iowa City has a student-driven housing market due to its proximity to the university. The downtown housing market has...
Donations fuel Bread and Buttered Bakery’s weekly food pick-up for struggling families
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Bread and Buttered Bakery hosted a food pick-up in Rotary Hall at NewBo City Market, Tuesday morning. Amber and Nikki Lynn, Co-Owners of Bread and Buttered Bakery, are still determined to aid as many people during the SNAP benefit delay as possible. "Anybody is welcome,...
Linn County Solid Waste Agency reminds residents: no taped or tied yard waste bags
The Linn County Solid Waste Agency is reminding residents not to use tape, rope, or staples on paper yard waste and leaf bags. Officials say those materials clog equipment and damage grinders used to process the waste. The City of Hiawatha will also not collect any yard waste bags that...
Mystery of the Pedestrian Mall Clowns: An Iowa City Enigma
In a rather unusual sighting, clowns have been spotted pacing around the pedestrian mall in Iowa City. The clowns, who seem to be engaged in an activity that involves walking back and forth while occasionally giggling at each other, have left onlookers puzzled. The question on everyone's mind is - why are they there?...
Local groups work to ensure Eastern Iowans don’t go hungry during government shutdown
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As eastern Iowans continue to feel the effects of the federal government shutdown and a pause in SNAP benefits, local groups are stepping in to help make sure no one goes hungry. At Hames Homes in Cedar Rapids, the community food pantry is seeing an...
These Coralville, IA based Puppies are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near coralville.
City of Marion hosts food drive through November
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Marion is doing lending a hand to support those in the community facing food insecurity. Marion is partnering with the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) Food Reservoir to collect food bank donations through November. The city says its participating at a time...
Czech choir Ateneo to perform free concert at National Czech & Slovak Museum
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Get ready for an evening of music with Ateneo, the choir from Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic as they get set to perform at The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. Pavel Rezny and Cecilia Rokusek, Ph.D., with the National Czech & Slovak...
Warm Now, Winter Hints Ahead
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We are enjoying a stretch of warmer than normal temperatures through Friday. This is accompanied by stronger winds, and even though we fall from today’s highs in the 60s, upper 50s are ahead through the end of the week. Our first chance of precipitation...
