Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Millions of trees were lost across the state of Iowa five years ago. Cedar Rapids was hit the hardest with hundreds of thousands of trees taken down in less than an hour. “We lost an estimated 70% of our tree canopy in...

Caitlin Clark admits never focusing on herself during her iconic 41-point triple-double against Louisville in her junior year in college

Iowa City blends Midwestern warmth, cosmopolitan curiosity, and academic verve—home to writers, scholars, students, and foodies, all hungry for more. Classic diner, reinvented: sweet potato pancakes, steak and eggs, glazed donut French toast for brunch; fried chicken sandwiches, burgers, and lively cocktails for...

VINTON, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — While many people didn't know what a derecho was before it hit five years ago, one family farm in Vinton had already been through one less than a decade before. Cody Johnson of Johnson Farms in Benton County said he and his brother...

Join your neighbors for a night at the ballpark on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, as Cedar Rapids Kernels play the Quad Cities River Bandits and host North Liberty Night. The gates at Veterans Memorial Stadium will open at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, and the first pitch is 6:35 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase from...

Picture this: small-town farmers standing resolute, facing off against health officials in a battle that shook Cedar County to its core during the Great Depression.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City officials are reporting an investigation into an industrial smell on the city's east side has been deemed safe. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and City of Iowa City requested the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conduct an investigation after a strong acetone-like...

Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois – Damaging winds and torrential rainfall could hit communities along the Illinois–Iowa border this morning into early afternoon, with the most intense storms possible between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday. According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, the region faces a...

Leaders of the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center hope to draw people to the gaming facility from across the state of Iowa — starting with the construction crews. Work on the $275 million project began this spring in northwest Cedar Rapids, and the site is now abuzz with activity as droves of construction...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — “You can think of it like a puzzle and you're losing pieces and if you lose a couple pieces, you know, it's not too big of a deal. But you start losing more and more pieces over time that can be problematic.”