Johnson County considers new mediation program for non-violent emergencies
JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Johnson County Supervisors and Iowa City Councilors are considering a partnership that would create a new approach in responding to non-violent emergencies. Modeled after a program in Dayton, Ohio, documents say CommUnity Crisis Services would act as mediators in responding to calls including...
Everything You Need to Know for the 2025 Cedar Rapids Market After Dark
"One of Downtown Cedar Rapids’ most popular, free, open-air events" is coming up quick! The 10th annual Market After Dark with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will take place on Saturday, August 23rd, and we've got all the details for you!. When/Where Is It?. The 2025 Cedar Rapids...
Everyday Iowa – Skogman’s Golf Outing for the Cedar Valley Humane Society
Musician Jake Stack performs 'I Think The Pills Are Working Now' from his album Worse Things Happen at Sea ahead of his CSPS show on Aug 14!. Palo Fun Days is Aug 14-17 at Memorial Park! Enjoy live music, games (like cow pie bingo!), fireworks, food, and fun for the whole family.
From vineyard dream to whiskey legacy: Cedar Ridge Distillery celebrates 20 years
SWISHER, Iowa — Twenty-one years ago, Jeff and Laurie Quint imagined a peaceful retirement in an Iowa vineyard. What they built instead became Cedar Ridge Distillery — Iowa’s first licensed distillery since Prohibition — and a nationally recognized name in whiskey. The Quints’ journey began in...
Traffic to be reduced to one lane on major Cedar Rapids road
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Traffic will be reduced to one lane on a major Cedar Rapids road starting Monday. According to the City of Cedar Rapids, southbound traffic on Edgewood Road NE will be limited to one lane between 42nd Street and the bridge over the Cedar River. The...
Electrical contractor to hire 400 employees for Cedar Rapids data center project
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An electrical contractor is set to hire 400 employees for a Cedar Rapids data center project. According to Helix Electric Inc., the company is seeking “Licensed Journeymen, Commissioning Technicians, Quality Technicians, Site Safety Managers, Warehouse Support Staff, Foremen,...
Couple hosts back-to-school event, donating backpacks to Cedar Rapids kids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Another new school year is right around the corner, and Shekita and Donnell Tolbert joined Iowa's News Now to discuss donating school supplies to local kids in need. Over the last couple of years, they have donated more than 600 backpacks and other school supplies...
Iowa City housing program helps more people get off housing vouchers
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A housing program in Iowa City is getting more people off of housing vouchers, what used to be known as Section 8. The Family Self-Sufficiency Program is designed to help families become less dependent on public assistance. Iowa City’s housing administrator said the program’s success...
Owner of Iowa City bar charged with OWI for second time this year
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The owner of an Iowa City bar faces multiple charges after being caught driving under the influence for the second time this year. At approximately 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, 32-year-old Adesola Miller was pulled over by police at the intersection of Coral Ridge Avenue and Commerce Drive.
Brain’s Nest is Feeling a Little Empty
It's a surreal feeling to watch one of your kids drive away alone for the first time. But it becomes even stranger when your youngest pulls out of the driveway and leaves. Our youngest, Cayleigh, who is 15, got her school permit yesterday. It allows her to drive to and from school and school-related activities,...
