Iowa brewers unite at Big Grove to craft corn lager “Yield of Dreams” in...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Brewers from across Iowa gathered Wednesday at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City to create a special beer celebrating the state’s craft brewing industry and agricultural roots during the Iowa Brewers Guild’s annual Collaborative Brew Day. The event marked the third year of...
Defense attorney Leon Spies discusses mental illness, juries and experts in court
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa's News Now continues its coverage, taking a look at the insanity defense and how attorneys handle these kinds of cases. We talked with defense attorney Leon Spies, who successfully secured a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity last month in Linn County Court.
Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Teen Found Slain at Cedar County Rest...
The 1980 killing of 17-year-old Sandra Jo Pittman remains one of Iowa’s enduring unsolved homicide cases, a tragedy that began with the discovery of a young woman’s body at a roadside park near Clarence and ended with investigators searching for answers that never came. On the morning of...
Hometown Eats: Discovering Eastern Iowa’s Best Local Restaurants
There’s something special about a hometown restaurant. Maybe it’s the family recipe passed down for generations. Maybe it’s the owner greeting customers by name. Or maybe it’s the feeling you get when you walk into a place that truly belongs to the community. That’s exactly what...
Honkamp Opens New Downtown Cedar Rapids Location
Kyle Kunz of Honkamp shares what their new Cedar Rapids location means for clients and what to expect when working with this forward-thinking CPA and business advisory group.
This Scenic Iowa Trail Is Better Than Most Hikes
Wheels firmly plunked on the asphalt, and minutes later, the whizzing spheres beneath my rear convey me toward Iowa sights previously unseen. It's my favorite rail trail in Iowa, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, a 70-mile path that follows the Cedar River and cuts straight through Cedar Rapids. I haven't done it all in o
The Loose Chain in Cedar Rapids Will Reopen This Summer
A once-popular bicycle bar along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail is making a comeback in 2026!
Iowa City redevelopment project at 21 Linn Street back under review
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A major redevelopment proposal for a longtime vacant downtown Iowa City lot is once again being reworked after city leaders and community members raised concerns about the project’s direction. The site at 21 S. Linn Street has sat mostly empty for years. The property...
UPDATE: I-380 southbound reopened after crash near Shueyville
SHUEYVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The southbound left lane has been reopened on I-380 following a crash near Shueyville. The southbound left lane has been blocked on I-380 due to a crash near Shueyville, causing major traffic delays. This is occurring between Exit 10: County Road F12 and Exit 4: Penn...
Questions over a 2025 Johnson County jail survey sparks renewed debate
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Questions surrounding a 2025 Johnson County jail survey are fueling new debate over the proposed jail project, with county leaders and residents raising concerns about how the results are being interpreted. At the center of the discussion is a community survey conducted by the University...

















