Cedar Rapids IA

Imagine a milkshake so transcendent it makes you question every other frozen dairy concoction you’ve ever consumed. That’s the reality awaiting at Hamburg Inn No. 2, a beloved Iowa City institution where milkshakes aren’t just desserts – they’re life-altering experiences worth crossing county lines for.

Some restaurants don’t just serve food—they become part of the town’s heartbeat. Iowa is full of quietly legendary spots where locals line up not for the hype, but because every meal tastes like home. From tiny diners with decades-old menus to cozy cafes tucked on quiet streets, these places have earned a devoted...

NW IOWA (NorthwestIowaNow) — A major expansion of flood monitoring technology is coming to northwest Iowa, following severe flooding in 2024. The Iowa Flood Center, based at the University of Iowa, has secured federal funding to install new equipment across the region. Iowa Flood Center Director Larry Weber says...

CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The demolition process has started for the “Gather Iowa” development on the Coralville Strip. The 10-acre area is located on the southeast side, near the University of Iowa softball and track facilities. It will include new retail space and apartments in phase one and a hotel and affordable...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Kirkwood community college’s veterinary technician program is showcasing its students’ work. “Ever since I was little I’ve been telling people I’m gonna be a veterinarian, vet tech, I’ve always wanted to work with animals," said Emily Timp. Timp is a...

The Badgers started the game in a deficit before it even started. Is the lack of discipline part of a larger pattern with Luke Fickell?

It’s finally feeling like fall, perfect for the cornucopia of events in today’s Weekender. Refocus Film Fest begins tonight with a showing of Train Dreams at The Englert. Check our handy guide on the festivals offerings. It’s not just movies getting the love, as the Iowa City Book Festival and the Des Moines Banned...

Oct. 10, 2025 – Construction continues on the Busse Branch of the Cedar Rapids Public Library. September’s weather gave contractors another great month to complete work around the library’s property. Paving around the site is almost done: the main parking lot, northeast parking lot (access to the east side of...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - After the last couple of weekends felt more like summer, we are finally closer to a more normal fall weekend. Today, the skies will be sunny with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s. Winds will be out of the east at 5 to 15 mph.

Tucked away on Broadway Street in Springville, Iowa, where morning dew still kisses the cornfields and locals greet each other by name, Sally’s On Broadway harbors a delicious secret that’s worth setting your alarm for. While this brick-fronted establishment might be renowned for its massive tenderloins, those in...