Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises $130,000 in Cedar Rapids to fight the disease
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The Walk to End Alzheimer's in Cedar Rapids raised $130,000 to fight the disease. Nearly 700 people participated in the walk on Sept. 20 to raise awareness and funds at Kingston Yard. The money will fund the care, support, and research programs...
Working Iowa: O’s Grill looks to add more staff to family-like atmosphere
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - At O’s Grill customers are greeted like friends. The same goes for workers, who are more like family. Now the popular restaurant is hiring. “We are like almost like family in here. We treat everybody like family and that’s why you should apply at O’s Grill,” said Owner Otmane Benjilany.
Fatal crash reported on Highway 151 in Jones County
One person is dead and another is injured after a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Jones County, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report. The crash happened just after 8 a.m. at Highway 151 and South Circle Drive. Investigators said a 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass entered the southbound lanes of Highway 151 from...
Celebrate National Coffee Day with seasonal pumpkin drinks from Dunn Brothers Coffee
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — For many, the day doesn’t truly start without a cup of coffee, whether it’s the rich aroma or the energizing boost. To celebrate National Coffee Day, Alexandra Shay from Dunn Brothers Coffee stopped by Iowa’s News Now to showcase some fall-inspired pumpkin drinks.
The New Five Below Store in Cedar Rapids Will Open This Week
Cedar Rapidians over in the Westdale area will soon have their very own Five Below! According to the official website, the new Corridor location is set to host their grand opening this weekend!. Five Below at Westdale Town Center. An article from the Corridor Business Journal says that Eastern Iowa's...
Police: Man choked Iowa City Officer during grocery store disturbance
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A man is facing several charges after Iowa City Police say he choked an officer while causing a disturbance at a grocery store. 38-year-old Christopher Garrett is charged with Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations, Third Degree Criminal Mischief, Second Degree Burglary, Interference with...
Celebrating Hawkeye Marching Band legends in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Lou Crist, the “Voice of the Hawkeye Marching Band,” was honored during Friday’s University of Iowa Homecoming Parade, along with the Alumni Band’s flagline, twirlers and drum majors. Crist is retiring this year after 44 years serving as the band’s announcer,...
Koen Entringer wants the Iowa defense to find a way to “give more”
Iowa DB Koen Entringer acknowledged they did have some success, but the defense as a whole needs to find a way to consistently bring relentless effort for all 60 minutes of a game.
Hawkeyes Face Familiar Pain as Gronowski Goes Down, Brown Nearly Writes Legacy
“Oh no — not again.” That was the feeling across Hawkeye Nation Saturday after yet another starting quarterback went down with a leg injury. In the fourth quarter, Mark Gronowski had to be helped off the field following a third-down run and did not return. That left backup Hank Brown to step in for the […]
Czech festival photos in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An annual festival drew crowds during an unseasonably warm day, as Czech Goulash Day returned to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. The festival, on Sept. 28, 2025, featured its namesake goulash — a type of beef stew — along with popular Czech kolaches handmade by the experienced bakers of St....
