Two injured following crash at Linn County intersection
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Two people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash at Blairs Ferry Road and Feather Ridge Road in Linn County Tuesday afternoon. Authorities responded to the crash at 1:35 p.m. Police say the SUV failed to yield while turning onto Blairs Ferry Road from Feather Ridge Road, colliding wi
Teen survives lightning strike
A 19-year-old who was struck by lightning while fishing was back in the same spot just 24 hours later. (KFDM, BEECH GROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT., CNN)
Iowa City moving on from developer picked for 21 S. Linn Street
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa City has agreed to part ways with the company it picked to redevelop the vacant lot at 21 S. Linn Street, according to city documents. Iowa City purchased the long unused space in 2023 for $4.5 million. The city wanted a mixed-use building that would include business space and housing.
Freedom Festival Parade moving to Hiawatha for the first time in festival history
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The annual Freedom Festival parade will not be held in Cedar Rapids this year for the first time in its history. This year it has been moved to Hiawatha. The festival has been a yearly tradition for the city since it began in 1984. The...
Ben McCollum’s new Iowa deal includes immediate $1M raise
Ben McCollum has received an immediate $1 million raise under a six-year contract he signed last week, just over a month after he led Iowa to its first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years.
Hiawatha, Belle Plaine getting $100ks for urban water quality projects
DES Moines, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Monday announced the first round of 2026 urban water quality projects, including major investments in Eastern Iowa communities aimed at improving stormwater management and reducing nutrient runoff. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will
Benton County 4-Hers Win “Triple Crown” of Livestock Events
(Ames, Iowa) – The Benton County 4-H Livestock Skills interest group turned in a historic performance at the 2026 Iowa 4-H Livestock Triathlon in Ames. Held on the campus of Iowa State University, the Triathlon was a two-day event featuring competitions in Livestock Quiz Bowl, Skillathon, and Judging. Senior...
ICPD searching for identities of four people in vandalism case
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City Police are asking the public for help in identifying for persons of interest after a business was vandalized in downtown Iowa City. Police say a business was vandalized in the alley of the 200 block of East Washington Street at around 2:30 a.m. Sunday Morning.
Air quality concerns in Linn and Benton Counties, despite no tie to proposed power...
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The words “air quality” are striking a nerve in Linn and Benton Counties, prompting confusion, concern, and strong reactions from both residents and local leaders. What was expected to be a discussion focused on state law during Monday’s Linn County Board of Supervisors...
Iowa City Animal Services looks to identify dog after biting incident
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City Animal Services is asking for help in identifying a dog after someone was bitten. The bite happened around 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 10 at the entrance of Rita's Ranch Dog Park. The dog is described as medium-sized, grey in color, with erect...

















