Cedar Rapids IA

PALO, Iowa — A plan that could pave the way for the Duane Arnold Energy Center to restart by 2029 is moving forward after the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request, prompting mixed reactions from residents in Palo. The rezoning sets aside nearly 400 acres for...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - NewBo City Market is scaling back plans for a major expansion, and a top donor for the effort is getting his money back. Cedar Rapids City Council Member David Maier and his husband donated $50,000 to see NewBo City Market grow. “This is the area...

Even after the Hawkeyes massive upset win, Trotter is picking the Cornhuskers to advance.

The 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival will take place at the Olympic Theater in Marion on April 9, 2026, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. The event welcomes film fans of all ages to enjoy a showcase of independent films. Tickets range from $12 to $55. Additional screenings and related events are planned in nearby...

We sure have some adorable pups here in Eastern Iowa! We asked listeners to introduce us to their furry friends on National Puppy Day 2026, and they definitely understood the assignment!

(Palo, IA) -- Palo residents got the chance to air their concerns about a planned $1-billion Google data center planned for the city. Many residents who spoke expressed concerns over a potential increase in power and water bills. Data centers use up large amounts of both. The data center was...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Residents in Cedar Rapids are raising concerns about a proposed development that could bring a gas station and other businesses into a residential area. During a recent city council meeting, multiple neighbors spoke out, questioning both the need for the project and how it would be funded.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The principal of Taft Middle School is responding to community concerns after a recent social media post circulated information about a staff member. In a letter sent to families, Principal Jessiah Gilchrist addressed questions surrounding a staff member at the school, after older news articles...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — The first Dairy Queen in Linn County is aiming for a late spring reopening under a new name, but hoping to hold onto the heart of a Cedar Rapids summer staple of nearly 80 years. Dottie's is looking to start up business...

Most Iowans are lucky to have a single bookstore in their neighborhood. As of December, Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village has two. Sisters Books and Nooks debuted in September, founded by friends Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, who call themselves “sisters by choice.” Three months later, sisters-by-birth Lindsay and...