Muscatine, Johnson counties execute search warrant in drug investigation
On Monday, the Johnson County Drug Task Force, in cooperation with the Muscatine County Drug Task Force and with assistance from the Iowa State Patrol, executed a search warrant at 480 Roberts Ferry Road in Tiffin related to a narcotics investigation, a news release says. “Contrary to social media rumors this was not...
Clock House Brewing to open second taproom in downtown Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Clock House Brewing is preparing to open a second taproom in downtown Cedar Rapids. The owners said the new space could allow them to make up to four times more beer brewed every year. Clock House currently operates out of its location on First St....
City of Cedar Rapids to Hold Ceremonial Groundbreaking for LightLine Loop Project in Czech...
On Tuesday, August 19, the City of Cedar Rapids will host a ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the LightLine Loop Project - a major investment in the Czech Village and New Bohemia District that blends cultural heritage with new spaces for connection, recreation, and community events. While construction is already...
Blahnik Church not allowed to testify in Andrew Shaw murder-for-hire trial
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The murder trial of Andrew Shaw continued in Linn County Court, where he stands accused of orchestrating the murder of Chris Bagley in December 2018 by hiring two men. Johnny Blahnik Church, who legally changed his name from Drew Blahnik, was called to testify but...
Fired state corrections officer wins jobless benefits
A state corrections officer fired for misconduct has been awarded jobless benefits, with a judge finding the state’s own evidence failed to back up its claims of wrongdoing. Samantha Holub worked for the Iowa Department of Corrections at the Anamosa State Penitentiary from November 2023 through February 2025, when...
Save Iowa group pushing to save materials from Iowa Historical Society with a petition,...
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A group of Iowans came together to stop the removal of historical records and artifacts from the Iowa Historical Society’s Iowa City Research Center. Over 4,000 people have signed a petition to stop the closing of the Iowa Historical Society’s Iowa City Research Center....
Iowa marks second year of elementary cursive handwriting requirement
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Third graders in Iowa will begin their second year of cursive handwriting education this school year due to a June 2024 change to the state education board’s requirements. In 2010, the introduction of Common Core curriculum standards ended required cursive handwriting education in many...
Heat Fuels Storm Chance
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - High heat for one more day with additional storm chances. If you’re south of I-80, it’s another steamy and hot one, and a Heat Advisory has been issued. If you have to be out working or playing, make sure to drink plenty of fluids and take frequent breaks in the shade or AC when you can.
Motorcyclist killed after hitting deer in Buchanan County
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Iowa — An 80-year-old man from Vinton died Wednesday after his motorcycle collided with a deer in Buchanan County. The crash happened around noon on Benson Shady Grove Avenue near 280th Street. Officials say Marvin Wayne Andrews was riding a 2018 Harley Davidson north when a deer...
Evans: Some local officials just plow ahead with secrecy
Lyman Dillon resides in the dusty recesses of Iowa history for his role in 1839 in one of Iowa’s earliest infrastructure projects. Dillon’s work also figures indirectly in a modern-day lesson on how not to run a government. This how-not-to-do-it tutorial occurred during a recent Jones County Board...
