Windy And a Bit of Fall
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We are seeing a cooler start to the morning, but even cooler temperatures are still on the way. Today, expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s. It will be breezy again, with northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph,...
2025 Preseason Herbie Awards: Iowa named Big Ten sleeper team
This offseason, Iowa became one of the Big Ten’s most intriguing teams. The Hawkeyes made a notable splash in the transfer portal by landing quarterback Mark Gronowski, who had a decorated career at the FCS level at South Dakota State. Gronowski’s ability to run Tim Lester’s offense is a storyline to watch in Iowa...
Shooting investigation underway in Cedar Rapids neighborhood
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Police are investigating reports of a shooting on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids. Authorities said the incident began in the backyard of a home on the 1800 block of Washington Avenue before moving into a nearby alley at Washington and 19th Street Southeast. It's...
Belle Plaine man arrested after threats toward officials
BENTON COUNTY, Iowa — A Belle Plaine man is facing several charges after investigators say he made threats toward Benton County courthouse officials and law enforcement. Between July 28 and Aug. 14, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office looked into multiple harassment cases connected to those threats. After the...
2 Escape With Minor Wounds Following Car Flies Off I-380 Overpass In Cedar Rapids
Two people are recovering after their car flew off I-380 and H Ave NE on Thursday afternoon. According to initial reports, a car attempted to merge from the center lane to the right lane. That’s when a car approaching the merging car swerved to avoid a collision. The spinning...
Windy Weekend With Falling Temperatures
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - This weekend will be picture-perfect with falling temperatures, dew points in the mid 50s, and partly cloudy skies. The only thing that could spoil it is the wind. After yesterday’s front moved through, winds shifted to a northwesterly flow. They will reach 10 to...
Iowa City Songwriters Festival: A Closeup Look at the Craft
The Iowa City Songwriters Festival (ICSF), an intimate three-day music festival centered around the craft of songwriting, premieres September 4–6 at the Englert Theatre and other small venues in downtown Iowa City. Showcasing world-class songwriters through cozy performances, the festival has a stellar lineup that...
Police investigating shots fired in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Update: Cedar Rapids police said they have detained the suspects of a shots fired incident on Saturday. Police responded near the 300 block of 19th Street SE just after 1 p.m. Officers were able to locate the suspects in the area - who led them...
Cool nights and breezy days ahead
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Quiet and comfortable weather is here to stay for the next several days. We are in for a fantastic evening as skies turn mostly clear and temperatures drop into the 60s. It’ll be a good idea to keep a light jacket on hand if you’re spending time outside tonight, since cooler temperatures...
Hundreds rally to save State Historical Society of Iowa Centennial Building
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Hundreds of people gathered at the Iowa City Library today to rally to save a State Historical building. The State Historical Society of Iowa Centennial Building is set to close next summer due to a lack of funding. People overflowed the packed auditorium at the...