Songwriters series at Whipple Auditorium to connect artists and audiences
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A series to help songwriters connect with audiences through performance spaces is coming to Cedar Rapids. Wesley Shirley joined Iowa's News Now to discuss the CR Songwriters Series happening June 6th. Expect to see some of the best songwriters from around eastern Iowa and beyond,...
Everyday Iowa -The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade 2025
Xolo is the new Mexican spot in North Liberty serving bold eats, fresh drinks, and good vibes—find out how you can try their delicious menu for yourself!. Everyday Iowa - Keeping teens active this summer with Planet Fitness!. Updated: 6 hours ago. Planet Fitness trainer Marissa shows simple summer...
First Alert Forecast: Scattered showers and storms are moving through
KCRG-TV First Alert Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Joe Winters has your First Alert Forecast, featuring scattered storms that are moving through the area. First Alert Forecast for Tuesday morning, June 3rd. Updated: 8 hours ago. KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has a stormy Tuesday forecast with...
Key I-380 ramp to close for months
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Department of Transportation says the ramp from Penn Street to northbound I-380 in North Liberty will close for up to three months as crews reconstruct the ramp. The closure will begin Tuesday, June 10. The detour will take drivers down Penn Street to...
Iowa County Ready to Highlight New Campground and Cabins
Linn County (Iowa) Conservation is hosting an open house for the new Coneflower and Ridgewood Cabins, and Firefly Campground at Pinicon Ridge Park on Saturday, June 7, from 1-3 p.m., according to a press release. “This open house is a great chance for the public to view the new cabins...
Cedar Rapids man gets federal prison time for selling thousands of fentanyl pills
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for distributing thousands of fentanyl pills. Artadius Damon Robinson, 24, pleaded guilty in December 2024 to one count of distribution of a controlled substance. According to U.S. Attorney’s Office for...
WATCH: Kirkwood wind turbine brought down with planned explosion
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Kirkwood wind turbine is no longer. At 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, crews brought the unused turbine down. Built in 2012, the 417 ft. tall, 2.5-megawatt Clipper wind turbine on Kirkwood's campus has served as a training tool for students in the former Energy Production and Distribution...
Press Release – Emmons Street Closure
HIAWATHA, IA – June 2, 2025 – Starting Monday, June 9, 2025, Emmons Street will be closed from Miller Rd to Creekview Ct for the installation of utilities and new pavement as a result of the Edgewood Rd Extension project. Traffic control will be placed at 18th Avenue with a “No Thru Traffic” sign on Emmons St....
“Bury Me,” a played performed in sign language, is coming to the Brucemore in...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A very special play is coming to the Brucemore in Cedar Rapids. "Bury Me" is a modern re-telling of the play antigone, and will be performed in sign language. "I wanted to focus a story on issues that are dealt with within the deaf community...
Faith leaders support grieving community through shared traditions and experiences
There are things in life you can't avoid, and some happen to be tougher than others to deal with. And for anyone who has ever dealt with the death of a loved one, they know, that often times, the pain is unbearable. From those experiences, Iowa's News Now wanted to...
