Working Iowa: Cedar Rapids Police Department looks to add around 10 officers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Police Department is looking to hire around 10 officers. The hiring window is open until January 8th. “I got hired on here and I really have just loved it ever since,” said Cedar Rapids Police Officer Cassie Gundacker. Gundacker has been...
Savoring the Scents: A Tale of Cereal City
Living in a city that houses two massive cereal companies or factories can be quite an experience, especially when it comes to the unique aromas that fill the air. Whether it's Crunchberry Day, Cheerios Day, or Fruits and Cream Variety Pack Day, these special occasions are celebrated with a delightful and aromatic...
Car pushed into Cedar Rapids apartment building
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Police say a driver is facing multiple charges after a vehicle pushed a parked car into an apartment late Monday night. Cedar Rapids Police say at 11:05 p.m. they received reports of an accident involving a vehicle and a building on Kirkwood Court SW.
Fatal pedestrian crash closes part of I-80
MARENGO, Iowa (KCRG) - A pedestrian was hit and killed along I-80 Tuesday morning, Iowa State Patrol confirmed. The crash happened in the westbound lane around 5:30 a.m. near the 202 mile marker. Emergency crews blocked the road at the crash site Tuesday morning. Drivers were rerouted to Highway 6,...
Police seek public’s help after armed robbery at Casey’s in Iowa City Sunday night
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Police are asking for the public’s help after a man robbed a Casey’s convenience store late Sunday night. Officers say the robbery happened around 9:55 p.m. on Nov. 23 at the Casey’s in the 200 block of N. Dubuque St. Police say a man walked in, claimed he had a gun and demanded money. He then ran...
Residents raise questions about user fees for Marion ice loop
MARION, Iowa — A new ice loop at Central Plaza in City Square Park will officially open Saturday, Nov. 29, but the upcoming debut is prompting questions from some residents about why the public amenity comes with an admission fee. The City of Marion has set pricing at $5...
Lights and Blooms returns to Noelridge Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Visitors can enjoy the spirit of the holidays during an upcoming free event in the tropical warmth of the Noelridge Greenhouse. Lights & Blooms returns to the greenhouse, at 4900 Council St. NE, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. See...
Intermittent Power Outages Reported in Marion
Residents of Marion have been experiencing power surges and outages recently. The disturbances, which lasted for approximately five seconds, occurred an hour apart. The residents took to social media to discuss these unexpected power disruptions and to find out if others in the area were experiencing the same.
New Automated Speed Cameras Coming to I-380 ‘S-Curve’; Enforcement Begins January 2026
The Iowa Department of Transportation has approved the City of Cedar Rapids' request to add two Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) cameras on I-380. This brings the total number of cameras on the highway to four. The cameras are located at both ends and in both directions of the 'S-curve,' an area with documented...
Unraveling the Mystery of Valerie’s French Cooking Pickup Box
In a quiet corner of a local neighborhood, a unique culinary mystery has been intriguing passersby. Valerie's French Cooking "pickup box" has been the subject of much speculation and curiosity. The self-service box, tucked away in a driveway nook, promises delectable French cuisine, but the logistics of how to...
