Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Residents got a chance to voice their thoughts on the proposal to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Palo at a public meeting Thursday. The meeting was organized by the Iowa Utilities Commission, as NextEra hopes to put the plant back...

As NextEra Energy moves ahead with plans to reopen the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in eastern Iowa, concerns are being raised about waste storage and water use. The Iowa Utilities Commission held an informational meeting Thursday where NextEra officials spoke to residents. Rich Patterson, of Cedar Rapids, says he...

The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) says they saw a slight drop in enrollment for the 2025–26 school year. Officials say preliminary numbers show 13,945 students enrolled for the year. That's 622 students fewer than the year before, representing a 4.27% drop in students. “Enrollment numbers are not...

Waterloo police have arrested a man who had his pretrial release revoked, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 31 year old Bryan Pittman was living in Lincoln when police say he posed as his wife on the social media platform Skout. Pittman approached an account that he allegedly believed was a teenager,...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Salvation Army of Cedar Rapids is reminding you that registration for the 2025 Toy & Ham Assistance Program will close on Monday, November 18, 2025. This annual program provides free holiday assistance to local families in need through a community Toy Shop, where parents can select gifts for...

LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa will close in December after 18 years of serving local communities. The program has empowered more than 11,000 girls to build confidence, recognize their inner strength, and increase physical activity across 13 counties. According to their website, the...

LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Winter Weather Shelter will not open as scheduled Saturday due to incomplete renovation work. The shelter, located at 1017 12th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids, is undergoing a million-dollar renovation to add space, install a new fire sprinkler system, an elevator, and make the...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A student food pantry on Kirkwood campus says demand is surging as more students struggle to afford basic necessities. The pantry—which offers food, personal care items, and referrals to community resources—has grown from serving about 20 to 30 students a week to as many as 120.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The First Avenue Bridge will be closed again Thursday in Cedar Rapids. The closure is for more testing on the city’s flood control roller gate. The bridge was also closed last week for the same reason. Testing will only take a day, according to...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — If you are looking for help enrolling for health insurance, Mercy Medical Center is offering two clinics in the coming month to offer guidance and answer questions about the enrollment process. Dates & Time: Sat., Nov. 22, and Sat., Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 3...