Marion Police Officer provides tips for student drivers as school year approaches
KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist Joe Winters has your latest First Alert Forecast, featuring a quiet stretch of weather. Everyday Iowa - Walking & Biking Safety for Back to School. Updated: 6 hours ago. Cara Hamann, U of I epidemiology professor, shares benefits and key safety tips for kids...
Prosecutors submit final arguments in robbery and attempted murder trial
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Prosecutors have filed their final response in the trial of a man accused of attacking a woman on the University of Iowa campus in 2022. The Johnson County Attorney’s Office submitted the rebuttal this week in the case against Ali Younes, who is charged with attempted murder, first-degree robbery,...
Domestic violence shelter asks for help after its building burns down
Johnson County demands action from Havenpark Communities as rent concerns continue. New nonprofit pharmacy uses state-of-the-art technology to serve patients. First Alert Forecast: Thursday Afternoon, August 21st. KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist Joe Winters has your latest First Alert Forecast,...
Marion residents express support, some concerns in recent survey for aquatic park
MARION, Iowa — About half of Marion residents who completed a recent survey would support a more than $40 million aquatic center project. The project would include the construction of a new lap pool, leisure pool, lazy river, slide complex, and other infrastructure and street additions. It would be located on 31st...
Jury deliberations begin in Linn County for man accused of hiring hitmen in 2018...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A jury will soon decide the fate of the third and final suspect in the murder case of a man found buried in a Cedar Rapids backyard nearly seven years ago. Prosecutors and defense attorneys gave closing arguments Thursday in the trial of Andrew "Andy"...
Cedar Rapids pilot takes flight in fight to end polio
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids pilot is leading a flight around the Atlantic Ocean to raise money to help eradicate polio. Peter Teahen, 72, hopes to raise $1 million during the 8,800 nautical mile flight. He'll be joined at the controls by Ed Galkin, 89, of New Jersey.
Major bridge in Cedar Rapids to temporarily close
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A major bridge in Cedar Rapids will temporarily close Friday morning. The 2nd Avenue Bridge over the Cedar River is set to close from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday for pavement marking painting. The bridge will be closed from 1st Street E to...
Two escape with minor injuries after car flies off I-380 overpass in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Two people are recovering after their car flies off of I-380 and H Ave NE Thursday afternoon. Initial reports say a car was attempting to merge from the center lane to the right lane. That's when a car moving next to the merging car swerved to avoid impact.
Czech folk artists to share traditional crafts in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A mother-daughter team from South Moravia is in Cedar Rapids this week to lead a series of hands-on workshops in traditional folk art. Ludmila Zahrádková and her daughter, Jana Krková, are teaching participants how to paint colorful Moravian and Slovak patterns on clothing, wood, and other items.
Xavier Catholic Schools announce name of new, consolidated middle school
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Xavier Catholic Schools has announced the name of the newest, consolidated middle school in Cedar Rapids. Xavier Middle School will be open for the 2026-2027 school year. This comes after LaSalle Catholic Middle School and Regis Middle School combined. Xavier Catholic Schools mentioned the...
