Iowa’s biggest recruiting double ‘what if’ that still splits the Hawkeye fanbase
Proctor was a five-star in-state prospect at Southeast Polk High School before initially committing to the Hawkeyes in the summer of 2022, before flipping to Alabama later that winter. He also briefly "transferred" to Iowa before rejoining Alabama in 2024
Ask an officer: Hands-free law
Marion Police Officer Tom Daubs says the department is still seeing people on their phones while they're driving despite enhanced enforcement.
Iowa City considers granting historic status to famed Fox Head Tavern
The Foxhead Tavern, a local bar known for its storied history in Iowa City's literary community, could soon become a historical landmark. The bar at 402 E Market St. is set to be rezoned to add a historical overlay following a public hearing at the Aug. 4 Iowa City City Council meeting. The designation will add protect
Operation Quickfind issued for 15-year-old girl
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion Police Department issued an Operation Quckfind Wednesday morning for a missing 15-year-old girl. Skyleigh Brennan was last seen at 4 p.m. on Monday on the 700-block of Hampshire Drive. She is approximately 5′ 6″, 130 pounds. She can also be identified by scars...
KXEL Morning News for Wed. Jul. 15, 2026
The teenager charged with shooting five people in the Iowa City pedestrian mall will be tried in adult court. Damarian Jones tried to have his case moved to juvenile court. But a judge ruled there was no good cause for moving the case out of adult court. Jones was 17 when police say he picked up a gun during a large fi
Sad News: Another Cedar Rapids Restaurant Is Closing Its Doors
The Indian restaurant along Blairs Ferry Road will close just shy of its 5-year anniversary.
Suspected Ped Mall shooter’s trial will not be transferred to juvenile court
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The suspect in the April 19 Ped Mall mass shooting will not be getting his cased moved to juvenile court, a judge ruled Tuesday. Damarian Jones faces five counts of attempted murder and other charges. Jones was 17 at the time police say he fired multiple rounds into a crowd of people in the Ped Mall i
Iowa City apartments for rent saw price decreases since last June
Renters in Iowa City saw apartment listing prices decrease 5% from June 2025's median of $1,360, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,295 in June. Median listing prices in Iowa City are trending slightly upwards from the previous month's $1,275 price.
Lone Tree man admitts to killing his dad, police say
LONE TREE, Iowa — A Lone Tree man admitted to killing his father, online court records say. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office says they found Richard Powers, 76, of Lone Tree, dead while conducting a welfare check at 217 West Elm Street in Lone Tree. His son, Scott Powers,...
I-380 lane reopened near North Liberty following crash
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A crash on I-380 on Tuesday temporarily slowed traffic near North Liberty for over 2 hours. The crash happened between Exit 10: County Road F12 and Exit 4: Penn Street and County Road F28 near North Liberty around 2:30 p.m. The roadway has since reopened.

















