Pattison company defends its request to dramatically increase its water usage
New Cedar Rapids nonprofit looks to use its own story through the justice system to keep others from going down the same path. IC Liberty edges out CR Washington, gets back to state championship. Iowa City Liberty and Cedar Rapids Washington battled for a right to go to the 3A...
KCRG First Alert Forecast
A shower could occur at various points over the next few days. First Alert Forecast for Thursday morning, June 5th - clipped version. KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast which includes a bit more smoke, partly sunny skies, and a stray shower chance. KCRG...
Cedar Rapids-Based Trucking Firm Honored with National Awards
A Cedar Rapids trucking company is receiving high praise from some of the top companies they work for. The Don Hummer Trucking Company is located off 33rd Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids. According to their website, they've been involved in freight transportation for more than 70 years. The Don Hummer Trucking Co. was...
Marion’s 6th annual Fireworks & Fireflies set for July 3 at Klopfenstein Amphitheater
MARION, Iowa — On Wednesday, July 3, Marion will host its 6th annual Fireworks & Fireflies celebration. This free event will take place at the Klopfenstein Amphitheater at Lowe Park beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy live music by The Ice Breakers starting at 7 p.m. Food trucks, face painting...
Man taken to hospital after morning house fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A man had to be transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation following a fire at a home in Cedar Rapids Thursday morning. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department says crews were called to the 100-block of Ann Street SW at 7:32 a.m. At the scene,...
Committee launches campaign to support Cedar Rapids Community School District bond plan
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A committee is launching a campaign to support the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) bond plan. The committee, Believe in CR Schools, will launch their campaign at the Cedar Rapids Farmers Market Saturday. According to a release from Believe in CR Schools, the committee...
Mercy celebrates 10 years of service to caregivers in the Cedar Rapids area
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Mercy's Family Caregivers Center is celebrating serving the Cedar Rapids community for 10 years. Mercy hosted a community parking lot party on Thursday to mark the milestone. There was live music, food, free professional photos, but also interactive stations with information...
Nonprofit bringing artificial intelligence park to Cedar Rapids neighborhood
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A one-of-a-kind park is coming to Cedar Rapids. The Big Bang Foundation, a Cedar Rapids based nonprofit, is building an AI Micro Park at 605 15th St SE in the Wellington Heights neighborhood. “The Big Bang Foundation, we first formed in 2016,” says Chuck Crawley, a co-founder of the Big...
First Alert Forecast for Thursday morning, June 5th – clipped version
Another hazy day with mixed sunshine and a stray shower chance this afternoon. Expect a few chances for showers and storms in the coming days. KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast which includes cooler temps, less humidity, and plenty of wildfire smoke. KCRG First...
Man and his dog escape mobile home fire Thursday morning
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids man and his dog escaped a fire at a mobile home Thursday morning, according to fire officials. Firefighters were dispatched around 7:30 a.m. to the 100 block of Ann Street Southwest and quickly got the fire under control. A release from the...