Bill threatens tax on University of Iowa, Iowa State, Grinnell endowments
'I just want to make sure I'm not in a different universe' DES MOINES — As a bill to tax college and university endowments advanced out of subcommittee Thursday, its sponsor Rep. Taylor Collins announced a coming amendment that will up the taxable endowments from those topping $250 million to those over $500 million....
Iowa could be ready to accomplish something they never did with Caitlin Clark
The Hawkeyes are title contenders once again. They weren't able to pull it off in the Clark era, but things could be different this year.
Ingredion’s Dedication To Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Spans More Than A Century
Ingredion is an ingredients solutions company, turning plant-based materials like grains, fruits, and vegetables into inputs for industries spanning food, beverages, brewing, animal nutrition, and industrial markets. Its manufacturing centers span across the U.S., including two in Iowa. Early last year, the company...
Two men arrested in Cedar Rapids after police chase ends in backyard crash
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Two Cedar Rapids men were arrested early Friday morning after attempting to flee from police during a traffic stop, authorities said. According to the Cedar Rapids Police Department, officers attempted to stop a vehicle at about 12:17 a.m. Friday near C Avenue and 14th Street NE. Police say the...
3 Iowa Chefs, a Bakery, and a Bar Are All Up for Major Awards...
The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2026 semifinalists for their annual James Beard Awards, and we're happy to report that Iowa is well-represented!
Hazmat team cleans tanker rollover in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Regional Hazmat team contained a tanker rollover spill on Highway 1 Wednesday night. The crew says the truck was leaking diesel and liquid yeast off the side of the road in Jones County. The DOT reported a crash Wednesday between County Road...
A Giant List of February 2026 Events Across Eastern Iowa
Things are starting to pick up a bit across Eastern Iowa! Check out a list of events happening across our half of the state in February of 2026!
Bettendorf man enters plea for failure to maintain worker’s comp insurance
A Bettendorf man pled guilty for himself and his company to a charge of failure to maintain worker’s compensation insurance after a man died in a 2024 workplace accident. A news release from the Johnson County Attorney’s Office said James Watts, 83, pled guilty on January 16 to a charge of failure to maintain...
Doctors warn frostbite can happen in minutes as extreme cold grips eastern Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - With dangerously cold temperatures expected through the weekend, experts say frostbite can happen much faster than many people realize — especially when skin is exposed. Doctors with University of Iowa Health Care say frostbite occurs when skin and underlying tissue begin to freeze, most...
Coralville teacher recounts student attacks, backs bill to remove disruptive students
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa teachers shared disturbing stories at the statehouse on Thursday about how students attacked them at school. They’re backing a bill to remove disruptive students from class. One of those teachers, Aspen Lohman, is from Coralville Central Elementary School, in the Iowa City Community...
