Linn Co. Mental Health Access Center launches new withdrawal management program
The Linn County Mental Health Access Center has launched a withdrawal management program for adults experiencing symptoms after stopping or reducing use of alcohol or opioids.
Students gather at Linn-Mar High School for business leadership conference
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Students from across Iowa gathered at Linn-Mar High School Saturday to compete in the Future Business Leaders of America District 4 conference. The students were tasked with researching and performing a presentation on a particular subject, all to prepare for the future. Arya Ravikumar, Dakshi...
Cedar Rapids violent crime increases slightly, shots fired decrease in 2025
Most violent crime numbers did not change drastically from 2024 to 2025, and are low compared to five-year averages CEDAR RAPIDS — Reported cases of violent crime — including murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were up slightly in Cedar Rapids in 2025 compared to 2024, but are still low in comparison to...
Cedar Rapids looks to regulate, fill in underground vaults
Roughly 60 privately owned vaults downtown extend into and underneath the public right of way CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids is looking to tighten regulations around who is responsible for the approximately five dozen underground vaults spread throughout the downtown corridor. City staff estimate there are...
Cedar Rapids protesters call for ICE accountability after deadly Minnesota shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A small group of protesters gathered outside the Homeland Security offices in Cedar Rapids on Thursday morning, calling for accountability after a deadly shooting involving an immigration officer and Renee Good in Minnesota. Protesters said watching that footage compelled them to show up....
Pizza chain hopes to return to Iowa market soon
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After abruptly closing all of its Iowa locations, Marco’s Pizza says it hopes to return to the state soon. In a statement to KCRG-TV9, Marco’s Chief Development Officer Gerardo Flores said the stores closed because the franchisee operating the four Iowa locations opted to “consolidate its...
CRCSD unveils two facility change proposals to counter budget shortfall
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District has released two proposals for facility changes. The goal with this is to create a true feeder system to support students throughout their education. This comes after the district announces their preparation for budget cuts estimating between $10...
Fairfax city clerk removed from position, leaving payroll and operations disrupted
FAIRFAX, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Fairfax is now without one of its top employees following a city council meeting on Thursday night, resulting in immediate operational disruptions, including unpaid volunteer firefighters. The council voted 3-2 against reappointing City Clerk Cynthia Stimson to her position, ending...
Michigan man arrested in connection with incident that closed I-80, troopers say
Iowa State Patrol troopers stopped a pickup driven by John Kucala, 53, at 5:28 p.m. Wednesday on eastbound I-80 at mile marker 275 in Cedar County, according to an arrest affidavit.
Veterans Memorial Commission Museum unveils original Grant Wood drawings of Memorial Window in Cedar...
Assembly marks third time drawings have been seen in 98 years CEDAR RAPIDS — One of Grant Wood's most pivotal periods as an artist is shedding new light on one of his greatest treasures in Cedar Rapids. Since 1928, the world famous artist's stained glass Memorial Window has awed visitors in one of Cedar Rapids' most...
