Linn Co. holding more than 30 ICE detainees
‘T.P.’ warning in Northeast Iowa town expected to have the opposite effect. Des Moines Principal shares her personal inspiration for school cell-phone ban. First Alert Forecast: Friday Afternoon, September 19th. KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist Joe Winters has your latest First Alert Forecast, featuring...
Off and on storms through the weekend
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - While the weekend won’t be a washout, you’ll defnitely want to keep a close eye on the forecast if you have any outdoor plans. Although some isolated showers and storms cannot be ruled out, we are expecting a general lull in the activity for a period of time during the overnight hours...
Digital trail ties Linn County murder suspect to victim’s phone
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Digital evidence draws ties Dakota Van Patten to the night of February 17, 2024, when a 20-year-old Marion woman went missing. She was found dead at Amana Lily Lake the next day. Dakota Van Patten is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly helping McKinley Louisma...
World Record attempt set for Downtown Farmers Market
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — If you like cereal, you can be a part of history as the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance tries to set a world record. More than 2,000 people are expected to take part. The attempt at Greene Square Park is set for 10 a.m. during...
Solon receives wall dedicated to the War on Terror
SOLON, Iowa — The Global War on Terror-Wall of Remembrance is now on display in Solon. "The Global War on Terror technically starts with the 1983 bombing of the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, and it goes through the withdrawal of forces from Kabul in '21, " said Brian Romans, curator of the Wall of Remembrance....
Procter & Gamble Expanding in Iowa City as Part of Statewide $267M Economic Boost
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Procter & Gamble is moving forward with a major expansion at its Iowa City facility, part of a broader package of economic development awards approved Friday by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board. The project will add a new production line to P&G’s Oral-B...
JoCo Public Health installs harm reduction vending machines
Johnson County has launched vending machines that provide free health and safety items like naloxone, hygiene kits, and gun locks to residents at the tap of a button. The vending machines are located in the Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City, Coralville Public Library, and North Liberty Library. With the installation...
Two Iowa nurses cited for working while under the influence
Two Iowa nurses accused of practicing while under the influence are facing sanctions from state regulators. The Iowa Board of Nursing recently charged nurse Christopher Bourbon, 40, of West Des Moines, with unethical conduct that is harmful or detrimental to the public, habitual intoxication or addiction to the use...
First Alert Forecast: Friday Morning, September 19th
Showers and storms refuse to leave our forecast for several more days. First Alert Forecast: Thursday Morning, September 18th. KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast that brings more clouds, showers, and cooler temps our way. KCRG First Alert Forecast. Updated: Sep. 18, 2025 at...
Cedar Rapids air traffic controllers honored for saving pilot
Linn County Master Gardener talks about partnership for event with Old MacDonald's Farm. Linn County Master Gardener Donna Suchy talks about the County Fair happening Saturday, Sept. 27 at Old MacDonald's Farm in Cedar Rapids. Everyday Iowa - HOPEwalk & Hilinski's Hope. Updated: 5 hours ago. Organizers of HOPEwalk...

















