Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Sunday marks the five year anniversary of the 2020 Derecho that hit eastern Iowa. On Friday, Cedar Rapids commemorated how far the city has come in building back with a ceremony. “We don’t wait around, we do not pause, and we do not lower our...

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (KCRG) - A Mount Vernon man has been sentenced after police found over 800 grams of ice methamphetamine in his car. 49-year-old Brice Horton, of Mount Vernon, was sentenced after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. In May 2024, Officers searched Horton’s...

The grocery industry in Iowa experienced a dynamic period from 2024 through mid-2025, marked by strategic expansions, significant remodels and a notable few closures, reflecting both economic pressures and a continued focus on serving communities. While the state’s overall financial position remains strong, grocers...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Two Eastern Iowa growers set a new record in the Iowa State Fair’s Biggest Pumpkin Contest Friday. The record-setting pumpkin, entered by Pete and Alba Caspers of Peosta, weighed in 1,409 pounds, breaking the previous record of 1,323 pounds. The second place pumpkin, grown...

Congrats to Tara Jo Barron, our latest First Responder Friday winner!

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Summer is almost over, and the new school year will soon be underway. The Lindale Mall is helping families with supplies they need to welcome kids back to the classroom. Becking Eckley, General Manager of the Lindale Mall, joined Iowa's News Now to discuss their...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Dollar General truck caught fire after coming in contact with power lines in Cedar Rapids on Thursday. At approximately 10:28 a.m. Thursday, The Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to a report of an electrical power line arced, making contact with a semi-trailer at a commercial...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A hot Friday is followed up by a potentially stormy weekend. We may see isolated showers and storms pop up tonight. Most of us will miss out, however. Lows will be warm tonight, only falling into the low 70s. A Heat Advisory goes into effect...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Day two of testimony is underway for the trial of a man accused of organizing the murder of Chris Bagley in 2018. If found guilty of First Degree Murder, Andrew Shaw would spend the rest of his life in prison. The prosecution asked Bagley’s wife,...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Hot and humid conditions are with us today with a Heat Advisory in place. Heat indices climb this afternoon to 100–105. If you’re heading out, make sure to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Looking ahead to...