Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Visitors at NewBo City Market got a chance to explore the centuries-old art of Japanese paper marbling during a free Suminagashi workshop on Saturday, June 7. Led by artist Matthew Willie Garcia, the interactive session introduced participants to traditional techniques while encouraging creative...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A new committee is asking Cedar Rapids Community School District taxpayers to sign a petition to get the district’s proposed bond issue on the ballot in November. The committee is called “Believe in CR Schools” and it needs more than 5,000 signatures to put...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The 2025 Iowa Women's festival returned to the Newbo City Market on Saturday, bringing a full day of celebration centered around women-led businesses, artists, and performers from across the region. The event featured over 90 vendors and artisans, live entertainment and interactive experiences....

CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Linn County campers will soon have new log cabins and a new campsite at Pinicon Ridge Park. It’s a project a decade in the making and people visiting Pinicon Ridge Park’s two new log cabins say the time was worth it. “Well after...

Roger Dolan holds his trophy after winning the 11th annual Miller 100 at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. - Terry Thompson Collection. Cedar Rapids, Iowa (June 7, 1983) – Veteran Roger Dolan of Lisbon, Iowa, played a waiting game Tuesday night as he won the annual Miller 100 at Hawkeye Downs Speedway.

Looking for something fun to do in June? You've got LOTS of options!. We've put together a list of big events happening across Eastern Iowa for June of 2025. The list is mainly focused on happenings in Linn and Johnson Counties, but there are also some major events listed for other areas (in this order):

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - This summer I have really been trying to prep more foods. I wanted to show you a couple of my latest lunch obsessions that you can make on the weekend, and have an easy grab-and-go lunch the whole week. This is a category I call dense salads and we are going to pack these full of protein,...

Quentin Nauman thrilled after setting national record for a junior at HOCA Festival of Miles. On Thursday night, the HOCA Festival of Miles in St. Louis was the stage for a familiar star to shine.

First Alert Forecast: Isolated showers move through this afternoon, before clearing out. We will see isolated showers move through this afternoon, then clear skies overnight. There is a chance of storms tomorrow, and temperatures climb. KCRG First Alert Forecast: Friday afternoon, June 6, 2025. Updated: 22 hours ago....

When Ashley Kofoed first arrived in West Branch with her fiancé, it was to meet her future in-laws for dinner at the local Brick Arch Winery. Dining with her family within the spacious building — which features two stories, three gas fireplaces, elegant wood finishes, a stage, a dance floor, a kitchen and over 5,300...