Cedar Rapids woman accused of stealing, reselling items from sports store
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids woman has been charged after officials say she stole and attempted to sell sporting goods on Facebook marketplace. Iowa River Outdoors, a sporting goods store in Swisher, reported that someone stole seven fishing reels and two compound bows from their shop around 4 p.m. on...
Hy-Vee hosts annual Veterans Day breakfast to honor Iowa veterans and active-duty military
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — In honor of Iowa veterans and those on active duty, Hy-Vee is hosting its annual Veterans Day breakfast. The buffet-style breakfast, a tradition since 1999, will run until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at all Hy-Vee store locations. Iowa’s News Now spoke with Heather Geariety,...
Overzealous Security: A Disturbing Shift at Hyvee Supermarkets
In a surprising turn of events, the grocery chain Hyvee has reportedly employed tactical armed security at their stores. The move has sparked a flurry of discussions on social media, with many questioning the necessity of such a measure. The debate was triggered by a social media user who asked, "Why does Hyvee need...
Surveillance video, DNA evidence links defendant to scene of quadruple murder
Monday marked day three in testimony for the murder trial of Luke Truesdell, who is charged with four counts of first-degree murder.
IC community steps up as food pantry visits surge after SNAP suspension
When federal Supplemental Nutrition Awareness Program, or SNAP, benefits were suspended on Nov. 1, food pantries around Iowa City braced for a new wave of need. Local businesses and restaurants are working to fill gaps in need. In Iowa City, the Free Lunch Program has seen a 30 percent uptick...
North Liberty to use new sales taxes to help build new fire station
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - North Liberty plans to use its recently passed Local Option Sales Tax to partly fund the city’s new fire station. The city expects to bring in about $2.8 million every year through the sales tax; about half of the tax is automatically pledged to help relieve property taxes. The other half...
Deputies Testify About Bodycam Footage In Iowa Quadruple Murder Case
(Linn County, IA) -- A Linn County Sheriff's Deputy is expected to return to the stand in the Luke Truesdell quadruple murder case today. On Friday, two deputies walked the jury through bodycam footage of an interview with Truesdell at the scene of the killings in July of last year in rural Linn County.
Truesdell quadruple murder trial: Deputy returns to stand
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Lieutenant Todd Egli will return to the witness stand Monday in the trial of a man accused of killing four people in rural Marion in 2024. On Friday, Egli was testifying about the arrest of Luke Truesdell when court ended for the weekend. He told...
Chicago-bound flight canceled from Eastern Iowa Airport due to FAA impacts amid shutdown
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A flight to Chicago (ORD) scheduled for Monday afternoon from the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) was canceled amid ongoing FAA reductions as the government shutdown continues, airport officials confirmed. CID officials also reported several flight delays Monday, citing weather conditions as a...
Operation Quickfind: Bri’Miere Hines
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids police have launched an Operation Quickfind for an 11-year-old girl. 11-year-old Bri’Miere Hines was last seen at Franklin Middle School around 2:33 p.m. Monday afternoon. Hines is described as a black 5′9″ girl who weighs around 100 pounds. She has...
