Willis Dady Homeless Services director Alicia Faust steps down after nearly a decade
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Willis Dady Homeless Services Executive Director Alicia Faust is resigning after nearly a decade with the organization. Since starting in 2016, Faust helped expand community partnerships, and programs, helping empower those experiencing homelessness,. “Leading Willis Dady Homeless Services has...
Ex-DCI agent says he was fired after questioning sports gambling probe into student-athletes
DES MOINES, Iowa — A now-former Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations agent says he was fired for questioning the legality of the investigation into illegal gambling at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University that resulted in over a dozen student athletes being charged. During the summer of 2023, 15...
Linn County issues tow ban
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has issued a tow ban. The ban is in place until further notice.
Four Iowa TV Stations Blacked Out on DISH Network
An ongoing dispute between Gray Media and DISH Network has led to the loss of four Iowa channels.
Iowa Weather Alert: 45 MPH Winds and Blowing Snow Continue Until 1 PM Monday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Blowing snow and wind gusts up to 45 mph are creating hazardous travel across eastern Iowa late Monday morning, with slick bridges and sudden visibility drops expected to impact drivers...
Snowfall reports come in as blizzard conditions subside in eastern Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Snowfall reports have been coming in across eastern Iowa as the winter storm moves away. Snow wasn't terribly heavy, but strong winds created blizzard conditions across the state. Reports as of noon:. Dubuque: 6.1" Monticello: 5.0" Stanwood: 5.0" Center Junction: 4.5" Mount...
Blizzard creates hazardous road conditions in Iowa, parts of I-80 & I-35 remain closed
DES MOINES, Iowa — Dangerous road conditions remain Monday morning, brought on by a blizzard that began working its way across Iowa on Sunday. Travel is not advised in much of the state as of 7:15 a.m., and the Iowa Department of Transportation has shut down most of I-80 as well as a good portion […]
Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: The Unsolved Death of Dennis L. Stastny:...
One of the older unsolved homicide investigations connected to Cedar Rapids continues to raise questions decades after it first unfolded. In the summer of 1977, Dennis L. Stastny, a 30-year-old part-time shoe salesman and U.S. Navy veteran, was reported missing after his family grew concerned when they had not heard...
Snowfall Totals: March 15-16, 2026
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Check out the latest snowfall totals from the last 24 hours across eastern Iowa.
Iowa House passes bills to change universities’ core curriculum, tuition options
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa House lawmakers approved legislation Thursday to alter university presidential searches, tuition options and general education requirements. House File 2361, passed by the Iowa House Higher Education Committee more than one month ago alongside other legislation, would require state...
