Care facilities fined $500 each for abuse, death and use of physical restraints
An Iowa nursing home where gift cards for residents were stolen has been fined $500 by the state. State inspectors allege that in September, a Walmart gift card belonging to a resident of REM Iowa’s care facility on 33rd Avenue in Cedar Rapids was found to have been “spent fraudulently and no receipts could be […]
Man charged in connection to Cedar Rapids Family Dollar card skimming scheme
A man faces charges in connection to a card skimming scheme involving Cedar Rapids Family Dollar stores.
‘We are running out of space’ – CR Prep set to expand to new...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An expansion of Cedar Rapids Charter school, CR Prep, is one step closer after the Hiawatha City Council approved plans for a new location. As demand for enrollment at the public charter middle school continues to rise, so does the need for space. CR Prep principal Justin Blietz said the...
Marion Fire Department to deliver holiday gifts to seniors Friday
MARION, Iowa — The Marion Fire Department will help deliver holiday cheer to area seniors Friday as part of Home Instead Senior Care’s annual “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. Firefighters will sort and deliver nearly 50 Christmas gift packages to seniors who may not...
Brain & Courtlin’s ‘First Responder Friday’ Honors Tracy Pettinger
Every Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., Brain & Courtlin pay tribute to an Eastern Iowa first responder during their 'First Responder Friday' segment! Check out our final honoree of 2026!
First Alert Forecast: Thursday Morning, December 18th
KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast including rain, gusty winds, falling temps, and a warmer Christmas Week.
Atkins City Council – Dec. 9, 2025 minutes
Mayor Bruce Visser called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members EJ Bell, Trevor Dursky, Dave Fisher, Sammy Petersen and Bob Stolen answered roll call. City Administrator Scott Flory was also present. Motion Bell, 2nd Fisher to approve the agenda. Fisher, Stolen, Petersen,...
Snow heroes share experience, and encourage others to join the Snow Buddies program
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The snow buddy program is all about lending a hand to community members who need it most. But right now, the need for volunteers is greater than ever. Meteorologist Gracyn Freund spoke with two long-time ‘snow heroes’ who’ve been part of the...
Duane Arnold’s 200-ton generator rotor heads to New York for critical refurbishment
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Crews at the Duane Arnold Energy Center have reached a key milestone in efforts to restart Iowa’s only nuclear power plant. Workers this week removed and lifted the facility’s generator rotor, a critical component weighing about 200 tons. The rotor is being transported by rail to GE Vernova’s...
Expert of the Day: Food insecurity affects mental health
Houston Hamlett from Four Oaks shares the ways that food insecurity takes a toll on mental wellbeing.
