An Eastern Iowa Landmark is Celebrating its 125th Anniversary This Weekend
The Vinton Train Depot is celebrating a big birthday this weekend! The historic Iowa landmark is turning 125-years-old this year, and the town of Vinton will celebrate its "quasquicentennial" on Saturday!. The History of the Vinton Train Depot. According to the Benton County Historical Society, construction began on...
Eastern Iowa Airport sees record number of passengers
Leadership coach & author Becky Schmooke shares insights from her book Choose the Handle That Holds—plus tips to de-stress your next family vacation!. Everyday Iowa - Play Fore Parks with the Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation!. Updated: 4 hours ago. We take a swing at putting as the Cedar Rapids...
A Cedar Rapids Restaurant Has Closed & Another is Already Moving In
Say goodbye to some of the best mac & cheese that Cedar Rapids had to offer! According to a sign on the door of the restaurant, Edison's Eatery at 475 Northland Ave NE is officially closed. The Announcement. The official Facebook announcement from Edison's was posted just four days ago,...
Who Has the Best Burgers in Eastern Iowa? Iowans Weigh In [GALLERY]
We know the "official" best burger winner in the state of Iowa this year, but which restaurants here in Eastern Iowa deserve a little love?. Back in May, the 2025 winner for Iowa's Best Burger Competition was announced, and we were bummed to find out that it wasn't one of the finalists from here in Eastern Iowa....
Men’s Hoops dropped their first on-court video . . .and it is glorious!
The Hawkeyes began their offseason workout regiment and released a new video showcasing the new-look roster.
Trail Closure: June 9-10
Next Monday and Tuesday, Kluesner will be in Ely to perform crack sealing and seal coating on the trail between State Street (north end of town) and Dows Street. The trail will be completely closed during this time. There will be no ability to dismount and go around the work...
Key route closure to impact North Liberty commuters for months
NORTH LBERTY, Iowa — Commuters traveling from North Liberty to Cedar Rapids should prepare for significant changes as a key route is set to close for construction. The Penn Street exit heading north on Interstate 380 will shut down for up to three months starting next Tuesday, according to the Iowa Department of...
Cedar Rapids unveils 2025 Weekend Rehearsal lineup for summer benefit concerts
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids is announcing the line-up for its Thursday night summer concert series called Weekend Rehearsal. The concerts will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on select Thursdays at Green Square. Admission is $5, and each concert benefits a different local nonprofit with 100%...
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor opens new home
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On Wednesday, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor celebrated the grand opening of the Busse Unit. It’s the club’s first stand-alone home since the previous home was destroyed in the 2008 flood, and is located at the corner of Washington Ave and 16th Street SE in Cedar Rapids.
Man charged with murder requests speedy trial, judge reschedules again
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man accused of orchestrating the killing of a man in 2018 was back in court Wednesday morning, re-demanding a speedy trial. Shaw is charged with first-degree murder, solicitation to commit murder, and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony after supposedly hiring hit-men to...