Cedar Rapids neighborhood grocery store announces closure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As he often does, Ben Anderson made a stop Wednesday at his neighborhood grocery store, but this time with a heavy heart. Matthew 25, the nonprofit operating Cultivate Hope Corner Store, announced Sept. 30, 2026, that it will be closing its doors on Dec. 18.
The End of an Era: Cedar Rapids Applebee’s Closes After 32 Years
The signs are coming down at a longtime Cedar Rapids restaurant that served customers for more than three decades.
Linn County celebrates completion of new Secondary Road Department headquarters
MARION, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The ribbon was cut Tuesday night to celebrate the opening of the new Linn County Secondary Road Department headquarters. Linn County says the new 74,825-square-foot facility brings engineering and administrative staff, fleet maintenance, construction crews and roadside operations togeth
Amazing America: Colony Acres celebrates 100 Years
As North Liberty has grown from a small community into a city of more than 20,000 people, one family farm has remained through it all. Colony Acres is celebrating 100 years in the Colony family. The farm dates back to 1926, when Dean Colony's grandfather purchased the property. "It all...
Cedar Crossing Casino unveils new space exhibit, announces entertainment lineup
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Crossing Casino unveiled their entertainment lineup on Wednesday, including the announcement of a new space exhibit called Astronaut. Astronaut, the opening exhibit, will be located at the Compass Center. Created by Scitech in Australia, the STEM experience aims to give visitors a hand
Brain & Courtlin Are Visiting a New Cedar Rapids Restaurant For October Lunch
For the third month in a row, we're visiting a NEW restaurant for Listener Lunch! Join us at MERCURY this October!
Father of Lake Macbride drowning victim says his son’s teacher was a ‘hero’
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (WOI) - The father of 10-year-old Ahmed Osman, one of two that died at Lake Macbride State Park last week, is saying his son’s teacher, Hannah Jorgensen, is a hero. Jorgensen, a fifth-grade teacher, died trying to save Osman during a field trip with Borluag Elementary.
Local independent grocery store to close at the end of the year
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The northwest Cedar Rapids community is losing its local grocery store. The Cultivate Hope Corner Store says it is closing on December 18. The grocery store operated by nonprofit Matthew 25 says the store is no longer financially sustainable, even with strong community support. The...
Mother warns parents after baby develops severe diaper rash
Cedar Rapids mom says son’s rash and bleeding began after using Millie Moon diapers.
Center point considers rules for possible data center
CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - Center Point leaders are considering what to do if a data center wants to come to town, even before there is a proposal on the table. The city council teamed up with Center Point’s planning and zoning commission. They met with County Supervisor Brandi Meisheid to review the county’s rules.
