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Learn why the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance champions Restaurant Week and how you can support local dining Feb. 20–March 1 and beyond.

The College Board has decided to release two new courses for the 2026-27 school year for a host of reasons, though largely due to a reported lack of business knowledge, financial literacy and career readiness among high school students. These classes are a part of College Board’s kickstart program, which aims to give...

MARION, Iowa — Community members had the chance to discover and support local businesses during the Marion Business Expo on Saturday. The Marion Chamber of Commerce hosted the free event at Vernon Middle School, bringing together a wide range of Marion-area businesses and organizations under one roof. Presented by...

WEST BRANCH, Iowa — A truck crashed into Honey Den’s original storefront in West Branch Friday evening, causing significant damage to the building. No injuries were reported, and the shop was closed at the time. The business is currently operating from its temporary location at 106 West Main...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – A noticeable late-winter warm-up could bring a preview of spring across Iowa and Illinois beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as above-average temperatures settle over the region through Monday,...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The route has been released for the Cedar Rapids Marathon this summer. The route is described as fast, flat, and scenic. It will take runners along the Cedar River, through several Cedar Rapids neighborhoods, and showcase multiple parts of the city. Stations with water, powerade,...

White joined "Off the Air" with Matt Randazzo after his brief stop in Iowa City for the Iowa-Nebraska game, and had nothing but good things to say about Iowa's star point guard.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Three expert witnesses have said Matthew Schleier experienced psychosis at the time of killing his son during their testimony in his first-degree murder trial. Schleier’s lawyer is using an insanity defense in the trial for strangling his five-year-old son, Jack. He killed his son on...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 20, 2026-- Don Hummer Trucking is proud to announce it has been recognized as a 2026 TCA Elite Fleet Certified Carrier by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), marking the company’s second consecutive year earning this distinction. This press release features multimedia....

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - For the first time, photos from the day first responders arrived at the home where 18-year-old Ezekiel Basame died were shown in court Friday. Christian, Pierre, and Azane Basame are charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of their brother Ezekiel. Investigators found Ezekiel’s...