Iowa crosswalk law leaves drivers, officers with enforcement questions
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s crosswalk law can make enforcement difficult, even when drivers fail to yield to people trying to cross the street. In the last five years, Marion police have cited two drivers for crosswalk violations. Officers said that number does not reflect how often violations happen.
Cedar Rapids man seriously hurt after crashing motorcycle Tuesday night
MARION, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A Cedar Rapids man is seriously hurt after crashing his motorcycle in Marion Tuesday night. The Linn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 9:20 p.m. on Highway 100 near South 31st Street. The motorcyclist was heading westbound on Highway 100 when...
Final phase of Coralville’s 5th Street improvements wraps up; upgrades now in place
CORALVILLE, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A multi-year street project is wrapping up Tuesday in Coralville. The final phase of the 5th Street improvements project will reopen by 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Coralville Transit will return to regular routes and stops on Wednesday morning, June 24. The reopening will...
A preview of the Linn County Fair’s theme days!
Heidi Steffen shares a rundown of the different theme days at the Linn County Fair, running June 24-28. From family fun to military appreciation, there is something happening every day at the fair.
FEMA offers Cedar Rapids $1.4M for flood mitigation project
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa could be getting money from FEMA to help with hazard mitigation projects. This money would address flooding, severe weather and wildfire risks. In Iowa, projects include $1.4 million for a pump station generator in downtown Cedar Rapids. This would add a backup generator at...
DOE says data centers ‘crucial’ for country’s future
Cedar Rapids —U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James Danly was in Iowa Tuesday, speaking on the virtues of data centers while calling for a “nuclear renaissance” in relation to the nation’s growing electricity demands. Danly spoke at a Cedar Rapids energy symposium hosted by Corridor Business Journal and focu
North Liberty launches fare-free bus service
North Liberty is making public transportation a bit more accessible. The Johnson County city is debuting a fare-free bus service in July, featuring 13 planned stops in North Liberty and three in Iowa City. Beginning on July 1, the burgeoning transit service will make two round-trip runs every weekda y between Iowa City
Coralville Police K-9 dies after nearly a decade of service
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Coralville Police Department shared that one of its dogs has died. K-9 Matz served alongside Sergeant Brad Clark for nearly 10 years, joining the department in 2017. Matz, a German Shepherd, retired earlier this year after he was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy. The department held.
Stop sign request leads to proposed lane changes on Highway 149
WILLIAMSBURG — A request by the City of Williamsburg to remove traffic lights and install stop signs on the Interstate 80 ramps at Highway 149 led the Iowa Department of Transportation to redraw plans for a new bridge at that exit. Plans presented to the Williamsburg City Council Monday show a shorter bridge with a red
K.C. Cakes & Cajun announces new downtown location
CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids’ Cajun restaurant and bakery has found a new home. After a few months without a storefront, K.C. Cakes & Cajun will tentatively reopen at 118 Second St. SE in September or October. The downtown space was previously held by Runts Munchies. The new location marks the restaurant’s second move
