Love Lavender? Check Out One of Iowa’s Lavender Farms This Summer
If you'd like to surround yourself with the smell of lavender this summer, you can check out one of these awesome Iowa farms!. Located at 1722 255th St NW in Oxford, Calyx Creek is a family-owned lavender farm that offers "unique lodging, lavender treats, and shopping," as well as different classes and experiences...
CRCSD hosts tailgate to celebrate it’s teachers and staff
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Schools is kicking off the summer with a tailgate dedicated to their teachers and staff members. The event included free food, music, games, awards and raffle prizes. A few local leaders even gave some remarks. Palo, Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids all have some...
Caretaker charged for stealing thousands from two dependent adults
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A caretaker has been charged for stealing over $6,700 from two dependent adults. Sumaya Thomas faces two counts of dependent adult abuse, one count of theft in the second degree, one count of theft in the third degree, and two counts of credit card fraud.
Highest-paying jobs in Cedar Rapids that require a graduate degree
Highest-paying jobs in Cedar Rapids that require a graduate degree. Earning top dollar typically requires more education than an undergraduate degree can provide. Doctors, lawyers, and professors need extra years of focused study for their chosen fields, but they're not alone. Graduate degrees in fields like...
98.1 KHAK First Responder Friday Honors Brian Stubblefield Jr.
Every Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., 98.1 KHAK's Brain & Courtlin pay tribute to an Eastern Iowa first responder during our 'First Responder Friday' segment! The weekly honoree receives a $25 gift card to Wild Hogs Saloon and Eatery in Walford and a $25 gift card to Honor and Respect.
UPDATE: Left lane of I-380 northbound reopens following crash
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The left lane of I-380 northbound has reopened following a crash Friday. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), traffic is impacted from Exit 13: County Road E70 and Exit 16: US 151 and US 218 (Cedar Rapids). At 2:44 p.m., Google reported a...
An isolated shower, scattered chances this weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Overall, plan on a seasonable and mostly dry end to the work week. Daytime heating could fuel redevelopment of a few isolated showers this afternoon and evening, but most of the area is expected to remain dry. Lows tonight fall into the upper 50s and low 60s as the chance for a stray...
Mild Days Ahead with Weekend Showers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We are looking at a relatively quiet weather pattern over the next few days. Temperatures are expected to hover in the mid to upper 70s through the end of this week and into the weekend, seasonal for early June. We will be dealing with a...
Celebrate Juneteenth with the African American Museum of Iowa
The African American Museum of Iowa will celebrate Juneteenth starting with its annual festival. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids. The event will consist of live performances, local businesses, vendors and activities for all. Registration...
Contractor stole $60K worth of equipment from hospital to sell on eBay and Marketplace,...
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A man in Iowa is facing multiple charges after police said he stole and attempted to sell $60,000 worth of medical equipment from a university’s health care campus. Authorities said 56-year-old Kevin Lane Grimm was taken into custody and booked in the Johnson...