Two Iowa Writers’ Workshop authors awarded James Patterson grant
As part of James Patteron’s “Go Finish Your Book!” campaign, the acclaimed author has given a grant to 12 recipients nationwide of up to $50,000 to help them complete their manuscripts. Two of the 12 recipients, Ajay Patri and Jungin Angie Lee, have either gone through or...
Economists warn Fed faces uncertainty as shutdown halts data collection
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The monthly jobs report that includes the unemployment rate was expected to come out on Friday, but due to the government shutdown it didn’t. Now, this has multiple implications including the decisions the Federal Reserve makes on interest rates. Just last month, it trimmed the rates by a quarter...
Juvenile charged in Linn County multi-vehicle crash
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A juvenile has been charged with traffic offences after causing a multi-vehicle crash in Linn County Friday night. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of 80th Street and Williams Boulevard around 9 p.m. Friday. A juvenile driving a Ford Escape had failed...
Alliant Energy says its ‘deprioritizing’ Fairfax site for proposed power plant
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Alliant Energy announced in a letter that it is “deprioritizing” the Fairfax site in its evaluation for a proposed power plant following push back from the Eastern Iowa Airport and city officials. In a letter sent to the Fairfax City Council, Alliant Energy...
The haunted history of Edinburgh Manor
Imagine you’re driving in the small town of Scotch Grove, Iowa. There is farmland as far as the eye can see, no buildings, no people. Suddenly you see a large building slowly coming towards you, it gives off a sad and lonely feeling but oddly seems inviting, like it wants you there, like it needs you there. This...
Iowa farmer continues to navigate tariffs and soybean harvest conditions
CONROY, Iowa (KCRG) - While China and the U.S. continue to battle on tariffs, some farmers find themselves in the crossfire. China buys roughly half the soybeans exported from the United States each year -- about $12 billion worth. But the country hasn’t bought any in six months. For...
Two hurt after truck sideswipes semi, hits power pole in Linn County
COGGON, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A crash in rural Linn County sent two people to the hospital Thursday evening. Linn County Sheriff's Office says crews were called to Highway 13 and Nugents Road in rural Coggon around 8:30 p.m. Their investigation revealed a Dodge truck was heading southbound...
Anamosa Hosting 37th Annual Pumpkinfest
The city of Anamosa will celebrate fall with the 37th Annual Pumpkinfest and Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-Off on Saturday. This event brings thousands of visitors to downtown Anamosa for a full day of family fun, contests, and community spirit. This year’s theme, “Gourdassic Era,” promises to transform Anamosa...
Award-winning violinist Pavel Sporcl to blend classical and rock in Cedar Rapids concert
Award-winning violinist Pavel Sporcl will captivate audiences with a unique blend of classical and rock music during “Pavel Sporcl Quartet: Rebel with the Blue Violin” on Oct. 3 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the National Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids. Czech violinist Pavel Sporcl, known...
Cedar Rapids reports burglary down; bicycle thefts up
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids police say they are seeing positive developments in crime statistics in September including declines in burglary reports. CRPD releases a snapshot of crime numbers each month. They look at homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, vehicle theft, theft from vehicles and shots fired....
