Cedar Rapids IA

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...

That’s the question many University of Iowa students have been asking after the Sept. 10 announcement that the rapper-singer will headline this year’s free homecoming concert. Lance Johnson, a third-year UI student, said “Literally, who is that?”. He was not alone — four other UI students also...

Josie Brown, a Cedar Rapids native, is a part of the 150th freshman class at the University of Northern Iowa. She is majoring in digital media journalism and plans to add a public relations minor in the following year. She also looks forward to joining The Northern Iowan to begin building her experience as a writer.

Liberty kicks off the academic school year by collaborating with Kirkwood Community College through the Kirkwood Job Shadow Program. With ninety-seven career choices, students have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a professional in Kirkwood’s six career exploration categories. Kayla Strand...

The trial of 66-year-old Terry Lee Wertz of Parnell, who was charged with two felonies related to a May hit-and-run crash that resulted in one death, has been set for February 3rd. The trial will be held in Linn County. Wertz has been charged with homicide by vehicle, reckless driving...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Friday marked the third day of testimony in the trial of Dakota Van Patten, who is charged with first degree murder, kidnapping and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony in the death of Melody Hoffman. Hoffman was a 20-year-old woman from Marion. Three people found...

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently awarded more than $1.3 million to help homelessness prevention efforts in every county in Iowa. The Shelter House located in Iowa City that serves Johnson and Washington counties received $104,000. The Muscatine Center for Social Action in Muscatine, which covers Cedar,...

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — Plans for a new joint law enforcement facility shared by the Iowa City Police and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office are now uncertain. Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel announced he no longer supports the partnership in a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, citing differences...

The best sandwiches in Iowa don’t come from flashy chains—they’re hiding in tiny, unassuming spots you’d never expect. Step inside a roadside deli with mismatched chairs and the smell of fresh bread drifting from the back. Or find yourself in a mom-and-pop shop that’s been quietly perfecting their secret sauce for...

Jefferson Starship dominated the ‘70s and ‘80s as a West Coast rock band, and will now bring their show to Iowa City, where they will perform at the Englert Theatre on Sept. 21. The band gained fame with their debut album “Dragon Fly” and their No.1 Billboard album...