Cedar Rapids IA

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Two people were injured after an explosion inside a home in Marion Friday morning. At approximately 10:43 a.m., fire crews responded to a report of an explosion in the 1100 block of 9th Street. Upon arrival, crews reported no smoke or fire. Both residents were taken...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new multicultural sports bar highlighting African cuisine and American soul food is set to open Friday in downtown Cedar Rapids. The restaurant, located at 411 First St. SE in the former Chop House space, will operate as Fireside under new ownership. The business is scheduled to open at 6 p.m....

IOWA CITY, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Legislation to fund pediatric cancer research passed unanimously out of an Iowa House subcommittee Thursday after lawmakers heard from families whose children have undergone treatments for cancers like leukemia and osteosarcoma. House File 2057 would establish a standing...

Fieldhouse Bar and Grill remains open and serving alcohol despite having its liquor license suspended by the Iowa City City Council for two weeks, leaving students confused and employees concerned about the future. Fieldhouse Owner Tracy Barkalow is appealing the decision with the Iowa Department of Revenue,...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Housing remains a major issue for many Iowa families, whether they’re looking to buy or rent. New data from a statewide housing dashboard is giving communities a clearer look at what’s happening locally and across Iowa. The tool allows users to zoom in county by county — or even city by...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Police Department has arrested a man from Dubuque, alleged to have stolen thousands of dollars in comic books from an Iowa City store. Police charged Dakota Goarcke, 32, with second-degree theft. A criminal complaint says around 4:40 p.m. on March 19, 2025,...

Mark Gronwoski and Kaden Wetjen impress during Shrine Bowl.

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Marion financial planner was sentenced to three months in federal prison for failing to pay more than $250,000 in taxes. 43-year-old Matthew Westberry pleaded guilty to two counts of failure to file a tax return in July 2025. Westberry did not file tax returns from...

Iowa is gearing up to see another burger and craft beer restaurant enter the state for the first time. Ford's Garage , a 1920s-themed restaurant chain inspired by The Ford Motor Company, is eyeing several Iowa cities as part of its latest expansion. Where could Ford's Garage open restaurants in Iowa? The restaurant...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids man charged with murder in a deadly 2023 shooting is pleading guilty to a lesser charge, new court filings reveal. Online court documents say Darnell Bays admitted to gunning down Michael Hodges Jr. in October 2023. Hodges was hit five times in the 2000 block of Wiley Boulevard...