Part of 34th Street in Cedar Rapids closing for several months
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Public Works Department says part of 34th Street Southeast will close to through traffic for construction. Starting Tuesday afternoon, the road will be closed between Terry Drive and Bever Avenue. The road will be closed through early November for a full pavement...
What’s for Lunch? Iowa schools push fresh, local foods as cafeteria menus evolve
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - School nutrition leaders from across Iowa gathered in Coralville on Monday to learn how fresh, locally sourced ingredients could play a larger role in school cafeterias as districts prepare for changing federal nutrition standards. The Iowa Culinary Conference brought together food service dir
Sneak peek: A look inside the renovated Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
WEST BRANCH, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s only presidential library celebrates the legacy of Herbert Hoover, and soon people can experience his story in a new way. The historic site in West Branch is reopening August 6 with a ribbon cutting. It’s been closed for $20 million worth of renovations since 2024.
Dusty May’s surprising Michigan exit gives the Hawkeyes one distinct advantage
After winning the 2026 National Championship with the Wolverines, May announced he is leaving to be the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Luckily for Iowa, two of their top targets are also Michigan targets.
WxIQ: Iowa sees more than double June rainfall as repeated storm rounds soak region
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Parts of the state have been drenched this month, with some areas seeing more than double their normal rainfall for June. Iowa City recorded close to 10 inches of rain, and Dubuque saw just shy of nine inches. Those totals are more than double what is typically expected for June a
Alabama man charged with trying to kill 3 officers to defend himself
CEDAR RAPIDS — A judge will allow an Alabama man charged with trying to kill three officers during a high-speed chase on Dec. 31, 2025, in Eastern Iowa to represent himself during his trial in August. Thornhill, after asking Reese questions last Friday during a hearing to access his understanding of his case and court
Cedar Rapids man accused of threatening victim with his own AR-15
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he pointed a stolen rifle at a man. Officers were called to a disturbance on the 1300 block of Hinkley Avenue on Thursday and say Markeese Meeks robbed a loaded AR-15 from a man and intimidated him with it.
KXEL Morning News for Mon. Jun. 22, 2026
BERTRAM, Iowa (KCRG) – One person has life-threatening injuries after an accident in Linn County Saturday. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said it was called to Highway 13 south of Bertram Road in Bertram just before 12:45 Saturday afternoon for a single-vehicle accident. Authorities said the driver of a 2010 Dodge Ca
Marion council OKs hotel/motel grants for nonprofits
The Marion City Council last week awarded $50,000 in grants to eight area nonprofits to support tourism and community activities. The grant funds come from the 7 percent hotel-motel tax applied to overnight hotel stays within city limits. This year, the city received roughly $134,000 in funding requests for the $50,000
Suspect in Iowa City Ped Mall shooting pleads not guilty
17-year-old Damarian Jones of Cedar Rapids faces a litany of charges, including five counts of attempted murder.
