Cedar Rapids IA

VIOLA, Iowa — A fire completely destroyed a former general store building in Viola late Monday afternoon, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze, which was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. on December 29. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were...

Plans are taking shape for the old Cedar Rapids Hy-Vee as two potential tenants are revealed.

MARION, Iowa — A man wanted for murder in Illinois is arrested in Marion following a disturbance call where he allegedly gave police a fake name. Marion Police Department said on social media, officers did "great police work" to eventually identify 56-year-old Christopher C. Maxwell. Maxwell is now in...

Jan Jensen stated that the Rodriguez is still dealing with a lingering back injury and any other issues were solved internally.

CLEARWATER BEACH, Florida (KCRG) - The University of Iowa marching band will have a new voice at this week’s ReliaQuest Bowl game against Vanderbilt in Tampa, Florida. Bob Shomper, a Davenport native and former Hawkeye marching band member, was named the new golden voice of the Hawkeye marching band. The ReliaQuest...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Linn County pilot program helping people with credit or eviction issues find housing has exceeded its first-year goals. The Landlord & Tenant Success Initiative pilot program launched in November 2024 with a one-year goal of housing 30 individuals. Officials say it has housed 37 people,...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A senior center is coming to Cedar Rapids with construction set to begin this upcoming February. Horizons is renovating its Fifth Street building over the next year to bring the first dedicated senior center to town since the loss of the Witwer Center in the 2008 flood.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A First Alert Day continues as we deal with strong winds, blowing snow, and slippery travel this morning. A Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Warning, and Blizzard Warning remain in effect through midday today. Areas not under winter weather alerts are under a Wind Advisory through...

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Marion police have launched an Operation Quickfind for a 48-year-old man. Matenga Mulumba was last seen around 10:00 a.m. Monday in the 6000 block of Robin Wood Lane in Marion. That’s near the intersection of US Highway 151 and Highway 13. Matenga is described as...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Starting Jan. 1, Iowa drivers could be pulled over for something many admit they do every day: holding their phone while behind the wheel. The state’s hands-free driving law goes into full enforcement this week, allowing officers to stop drivers solely for holding an electronic device...