First Alert Day Monday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A line of strong storms is moving through central Iowa this morning and is expected to continue eastward. As temperatures climb into the 90s this afternoon across eastern Iowa, southern Wisconsin, and northern Illinois, conditions will become favorable for more thunderstorm development...
Heat Advisory Issued as Weekend Turns Steamy
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The heat and humidity that have been building in recent days will remain firmly in place through the weekend. Afternoon highs will push into the lower and middle 90s, and with all the moisture in the air, heat indices will reach near or above 100 degrees. This level of heat can be...
55+ Connections: Week of 8/17/25
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. No matter what type of writing you do, whether it be fiction, nonfiction, journaling, fanfiction, poetry, scripts, etc., it can be a big help in the writing process to talk...
Tim Lester valuing balance for Iowa’s offense as practice intensifies
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Although the Hawkeyes are approaching the finish line of fall camp, and will soon shift gears towards game preparation, their Offensive Coordinator remains positive about where his unit stands. Tim Lester is feeling more comfortable leading Iowa’s offense in year two, and the way the...
Newhall, CA – Injury Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-5/Magic Mountain Pkwy.
Newhall, CA (August 16, 2025) – A multi-vehicle collision on I-5 North near Magic Mountain Parkway caused injuries on Saturday afternoon, August 16. The California Highway Patrol confirmed that at least three vehicles, including a gray Honda Accord, a blue Chevrolet Malibu, and an Audi, were involved in the crash...
Kernels take down the River Bandits 6-3, honoring 25-year bat boy Jon Teig
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Jon Teig is an institution at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Teig is in his 25th year at the Kernels’ bat boy. On Sunday, Cedar Rapids honored “Jon-Jon” with a game dedicated to him. 1,000 fans received a “Jon-Jon” figurine entering the ballpark; Teig...
IN FOCUS: 8.15.25 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
Jeff Vanourney, an equipment operator with the Public Works Department, recently celebrated his retirement after more than 24 years of service to the City of Marion. When he joined the City, he worked in the Solid Waste Division, throwing garbage for more than 13 years. He then worked as part of the asphalt crew and...
Testimonies reveal Chris Bagley murder details; examiner confirms stabbing injuries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Witnesses on Friday included the lead investigator, who found Chris Bagley's body in March 2019 , the medical examiner and others. During the cross examination, the investigator said he was not sure if any of the individuals he interviewed for this case were truthful. "I...
Newhall, CA – Two-Vehicle Collision on I-5/Templin Highway Results in Injuries
Newhall, CA (August 16, 2025) – A two-vehicle collision on I-5 North near Templin Highway left multiple victims injured Saturday afternoon, August 16, according to local authorities. The California Highway Patrol reported that a tan sedan and a silver sedan collided on the northbound side of the freeway. Emergency...
Iowa’s Passing Game: New quarterback, new depth, new expectations
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa passing game have gone through well-documented struggles over the past several years. The Hawkeyes have struggled to move the ball through the air on a consistent basis. For the first time in quite some time, there is cautious optimism about where it can go. Iowa feels they...
