Cedar Rapids IA

After the church is taken down, community members said they hope to keep the legacy of the Bethel AME Church alive with a memorial park.

Cornell College, a private liberal arts college in Iowa, has recently made headlines for its decision to cut certain courses due to a decline in student enrollment. The news, first reported by KCRG, has sparked a flurry of discussion on social media. The college has also quietly outsourced its IT department, a move...

Nov. 23—Mike Mothershed paced around the house, using the paths of beige carpet cleared between piles of papers and clothes to scan rooms from floor to ceiling. Having found something to do, he returned to the living room, where 78-year-old Marlene sat neatly on the couch. “Need to find...

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (KCRG) - Cornell College says it plans to cut multiple courses, including many in music and language. The college announced the change on Friday, citing student enrollment data and interest in the programs to make its decision. The college will drop the following majors and associated courses...

(Iowa City, IA) -- The man who fled to Jordan with the help of his parents to avoid prosecution on attempted murder charges will learn his fate next week. Ali Younes is accused of robbing and trying to kill a 63-year-old woman on the University of Iowa campus three years ago.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cloudy skies and foggy conditions kickoff the holiday week with dense fog throughout the morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM on Monday. Some scattered showers may occur this morning, but rain is more likely later this afternoon into the evening...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Low clouds, areas of fog, and pockets of light rain and drizzle continue to move across the region through tonight. This keeps things gray but seasonably mild as we head toward Tuesday. A strong cold front is set to sweep through on Tuesday evening, dropping temperatures sharply, with a...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB’s) Give.org just released results from a national study, showing the majority of people who responded were not aware of cut funding for charities in 2025. The BBB’s Give.org, which is also called the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, is...

(Linn County, IA) -- The third man accused in the murder of Melody Hoffman of Marion earlier this year is receiving a suspended 10-year prison sentence. Logan Kimpton entered an Alford plea, meaning he maintains his innocence but acknowledges the state has the evidence needed to prove his guilt. Investigators...

Iowa City’s Fare-Free Buses Boost Ridership 18%, Cut CO2 Emissions. Fare-Free Transit Triumph: Iowa City’s Bold Experiment Clears Roads and Skies. In the heart of the Midwest, Iowa City has quietly launched a transportation revolution that’s drawing national attention. Since August 2023, the city has eliminated fares...