2 arrested in connection to Cedar Rapids home burglary, gun theft
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Police Department says two people have been charged following a break-in on Thursday. Alex Hilton, 22, of Cedar Rapids, is accused of conspiring to burglarize a home and trafficking a stolen handgun. Court records say Hilton was working alongside Brandon Graham. Graham’s...
Iowa City bar remains open following liquor license suspension
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A well-known Iowa City bar said Saturday it will remain open after the city suspended its liquor license on Tuesday night for 14 days. In a post on Facebook, Fieldhouse Bar and Grill said the bar is “open and operating as usual and will remain open while an appeal is underway with the Iowa...
We the People: Iowa’s role in peregrine falcon recovery
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Two baby peregrine falcons found as eggs in downtown Cedar Rapids last spring hatched, marking another success in Iowa’s role in reviving populations of the once-endangered bird of prey. The Iowa Raptor Project helped rescue the eggs, though rescuers never expected them to hatch. Two...
5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Cedar Rapids to Try
Cedar Rapids’ Tex-Mex restaurants offer a delightful mix of tradition, creativity, and local charm. A fusion of Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southern American cuisines, Taco Gato offers a unique dining experience with dishes like fried chorizo huarache and fried cactus Parmesan. The eclectic décor, vibrant colors, and...
Rising Country Singer From Iowa to Release Emotional New Song About Addiction
Iowa's own KC Bruner is making waves in country music, and her upcoming release may be her biggest yet! The 21-year-old singer/songwriter will release an emotional new song this week.
A New French-Inspired Cocktail Lounge Has Opened in the Corridor
Downtown Iowa City is now home to a unique and intimate new cocktail lounge inspired by Parisian cafes of the early 20th century!
Cedar Rapids public schools face major cuts and private colleges warn of closures
The Cedar Rapids School Board has approved deep budget cuts — and the consequences could ripple through classrooms, staff and students across the district. IPR’s James Kelley joins to break down what the cuts mean and what comes next for Cedar Rapids schools. But first on this Newsbuzz...
Cedar Rapids identifies 8,500 potential lead lines, aiming for near full inventory by 2037
The City of Cedar Rapids identified about 8,500 service lines that contain or may contain lead. In October 2024, cities across the country were required to have inventory of all lead service lines, galvanized lines and unknown lines. Since then, Cedar Rapids has been sending notices to houses that may...
Iowa Warming Shelters & Locations by County
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Iowa agriculture candidate begins tour highlighting water concerns
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A candidate for Iowa secretary of agriculture kicked off a statewide campaign tour Tuesday night with a stop in Iowa City, focusing his message on water quality and agricultural diversification. Chris Jones launched the first stop of his 12-city tour with a concert at the...

















