University of Iowa considers cutting low-enrollment majors
The Iowa Board of Regents has identified a list of programs that could be removed because of low enrollment numbers and a lack of long-term viability.
Man accused of stealing nearly $14,000 in electronics in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A man has been charged with theft as investigators accuse him of stealing $13,886 worth of electronics in Iowa City. According to a criminal complaint, police say 26-year-old Dealin Hoffner-Williams stole a variety of electronics: gaming consoles, computers, a television and a soundbar. He is...
Iowa insurance market shows signs of recovery after costly storm years
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s insurance market is showing signs of recovery after several years of costly storms, according to local insurance agents who say more companies are willing to offer coverage. Ed Faber, an insurance agent at Insurance Gurus in Cedar Rapids, said the insurance market is...
Iowa Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa residents could face renewed winter travel disruptions as a late-January weather pattern increases the likelihood of accumulating snow across much of the state. According to the...
Eastern Iowa plastic surgeon charged with incompetence
An eastern Iowa plastic surgeon, who has been accused of negligence by six Iowans, has been charged by state regulators with professional incompetence. The Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Dr. Kahlil Jihad Andrews of Coralville with practicing medicine in a manner that is harmful or detrimental to the public,...
Fact Check: Cedar Rapids Schools Superintendent is the highest paid in the state
The salary of Superintendent Tawana Lannin, formerly Grover, has been one target of critics of the district’s plan.
Warm up your soul with these nine can’t-miss concerts in Iowa City
Though winter is in full force, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the warmth and community of live music in town. Here are nine national touring acts stopping in Iowa City over the next few months, from country legends to rising stars. Hatis Noit at the Englert Theatre When: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20...
Cedar Rapids man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man was sentenced to federal prison Thursday for distributing methamphetamine. 46-year-old Jared Stratton pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of a controlled substance in August 2025. Police say Stratton distributed methamphetamine on several occasions between...
Coralville man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - A Coralville man is charged with first-degree murder in connection to a fatal stabbing on Friday. Coralville police responded to a report of a stabbing at 6:40 a.m. in the 2000 block of Spring Rose Circle. Police found a woman suffering from stab wounds. She was...
UPDATE: Two missing juveniles safely found in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa City Public Safety says two missing juveniles have been safely found. No other information is known at this time. Iowa City police are asking for the public’s help finding two missing juveniles. 12-year-old Dailyn Castillo Vasquez and 11-year-old Janete Jilie were last seen...
