Jefferson High School hosts holiday dinner, showcases future changes
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Hundreds of people attended Jefferson High School’s 13th annual holiday dinner Tuesday night, where they received a free meal and a preview of the school’s ongoing construction projects. The event welcomed families from both inside and outside the Cedar Rapids school district. After...
Traffic lanes shifted on Sycamore Street for water main work
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Drivers in Iowa City may see delays on Sycamore Street as crews work on a water main. Traffic lanes are currently shifted on Sycamore Street between Deforest Avenue and Lower Muscatine Road to allow crews to complete the work. Officials say the lane changes are...
Everyday Iowa – Holidays at The History Center
Jason Wright shares what’s happening at The History Center in downtown Cedar Rapids, plus highlights unique merchandise perfect for local history lovers.
Colorado cold case leads investigators to seek DNA from Cedar Rapids residents
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Colorado law enforcement officials are asking Cedar Rapids residents of Czech or Slovakian descent to submit DNA samples to help solve a cold case involving human remains found more than a year ago. In May 2024, hikers discovered human remains near the Deer Creek Campground...
Expert of the Day: Bringing new pets into the home
Hannah Miller, licensed vet tech with Animal Care Hospital in Cedar Rapids, shares tips for how to introduce new pets into the family.
Buy DVDs, CDs, VHS, and more at new physical media store, Razzle Dazzle
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — What's old is new again in Cedar Rapids. Razzle Dazzle Music & Movies is a new store at the Lindale Mall where you can buy both used and new CDS, VHS, DVDs, cassette tapes, Blu-rays, and vinyl records. "I mean it's a dream just having...
I-380 northbound exit at Wright Brothers Boulevard to close overnight
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation says the northbound exit ramp from I-380 to Wright Brothers Boulevard SW in Cedar Rapids will close overnight on Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting. The closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on both nights:. Wednesday, Dec. 17,...
Eastern Iowa family receives car through ‘Miles of Smiles’ program
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - An Eastern Iowa family received a car Tuesday through the Miles of Smiles program, which provides vehicles to families in need each year. The program, funded by donations from local companies, gives recipients more than just a vehicle. Families also receive groceries, gas cards and insurance...
Salvation Army asks for community support after weather slows donations in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Salvation Army of Cedar Rapids is asking for community support after winter weather has impacted the Red Kettle Campaign. Capt. Marty Norris says recent winter conditions have made it difficult to upkeep donations. “The additional snow combined with the subfreezing temperatures we saw...
Class-action lawsuit seeks to collect wages for airport restaurant workers
A Linn County woman representing workers at airport eateries throughout Iowa has filed a potential class action lawsuit against her employer alleging violations of state and federal wage-and-hour laws. Tara Hill is suing SSP America CID, a limited liability corporation that does business in Iowa as part of SSP...
