Cedar Rapids IA

What began as a Google spreadsheet of instrumentalists and meetings over pizza has become Iowa Pride Ensembles, a joyful resistance movement led by musicians from across the state. With a mission to “promote artistic expression, education, community and acceptance through performance,” IPE includes Iowa’s premiere LGBT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Showers and storms will be accompanied by near - 100 degree heat index values this week. After a gloomy and wet day, scattered shower and storm chances continue through the night as lows fall into the upper 60s and low 70s. Monday will be similar...

If you used to love cycling but just can’t hack it physically anymore, take heart. A new volunteer program through the Iowa City Bike Library has your back. Armed now with two special three-wheeled bicycles called “trishaws,” the local fledgling Cycling Without Age Johnson County (CWA-JC) organization is gearing up for

The move brings Pump & Pantry to two new Midwest states. Bosselman Pump & Pantry has signed an agreement to acquire 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh standalone convenience store locations. The deal also includes five in-store Starbucks and seven Smokey Row coffee shops, with the acquisition expected to close in July.

The new Loose Chain at 1731 Center Point Rd NE is officially open for business! Read more about the new and improved space!

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) — The Iowa Department of Corrections says it will need to build three new prisons to accommodate a new measure the governor signed into law this week. The law would require a person convicted of a third felony to be sentenced as a habitual offender and more than double their mandatory minimum fr

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Nearly 3,000 runners took part in the Cedar Rapids Marathon. For some, it was to have fun. For others, it was an outlet of competition. Cedar Rapids Prairie track and cross country assistant coach Matt Lorenz won the full marathon in just under 2 hours and 31 minutes.

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Flash Flood Warnings and a Flood Watch are in place for parts of the region Sunday. Several heavy storms have formed, dropping significant amounts of rainfall over a short period of time. With the very dry ground, the rainfall will not absorb into the ground as effectively, which will le

A Cedar Rapids resident reported solar lights were stolen from a home on 29th Street NE early June 4. No suspect has been publicly identified. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

An Eastern Iowa farm family is being recognized for its commitment to agriculture, conservation and community service. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Swenka family of rural Tiffin on Friday. The award recognizes livestock producers who demonstrate responsible anima