Cedar Rapids IA

KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has a soggy weekend forecast with slightly cooler temperatures. Showers and storms refuse to leave our forecast for several more days. First Alert Forecast: Thursday Morning, September 18th. Updated: Sep. 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM CDT. KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Hundreds came together Saturday for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which was held this year at a new location — Kingston Yard in Cedar Rapids. The walk is the largest event in the country dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Participants took part in the Promise Garden...

MARION, Iowa — Uptown Marion was packed Saturday as the community celebrated the return of Oktoberfest. Now in its fourth year, the event featured breweries from Iowa and neighboring states, giving attendees a chance to sample a wide variety of craft beers and learn from brewery representatives. Festival-goers also...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Mission of Mercy free dental clinic is back in eastern Iowa, drawing people to Coralville this year. The clinic will be held Friday and Saturday starting at 6 a.m. People can get a variety of free services, from basic check-ups to fillings. “We...

Vinton-Shellsburg spoiled Hampton-Dumont-CAL’s homecoming Friday, defeating the Bulldogs 21-20. The Bulldogs got an early touchdown from Blaek Burmester to Aaden Keehn for 66 yards, but trailed 14-7 at halftime. Early in the third quarter, Joe Powers rumbled in from two yards out to tie the game at 14. Trailing 21-14...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Nathan Mencke can recall every detail of November 3rd, 2024. “In the moment, probably the most terrifying thing I’ve ever experienced,” says Mencke. A Cessna 177 Cardinal pilot became disoriented while flying in instrument conditions on the afternoon of November 3, 2024, near...

A man convicted of a stabbing in Marion last year has pled guilty to some of his charges and was sentenced to five years in prison. Jordy Torres-Cabezas entered that plea on Thursday. Court documents say Torres-Cabezas fled the state after stabbing the victim last September, leaving them in critical condition.

Beautiful. For those unfamiliar, Iowa does a wave to the rooms overlooking the stadium in the Children’s hospital at the end of the first quarter for every home game. One of the best gestures in sports. Truly awesome. Rutgers may not have come away with the win last night,...

TAMA COUNTY, Iowa — Karina Cooper, who was found guilty in the first-degree murder of her husband, was sentenced on Friday. Karina Cooper was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the Tama County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday afternoon. A Linn County jury found Karina guilty of...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Back-to-Routine: Smart Weeknight Dinners. September is here, and that means back-to-school, after-school activities, and evenings that feel way too short. Today we’re talking about fast, healthy weeknight dinners that make life easier—and still taste great. Dinner doesn’t have to be...