Drunk driver hears sentencing in Linn County court after deadly Springville crash in 2023
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — An Anamosa man has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison with possibility parole for driving drunk behind the wheel in a deadly Springville crash. Dylan Vasick, 46, was killed in February 2023, and his family says he was less than a mile from his home while driving back from a work trip when...
Hazzard County is Opening a Second Location in Iowa City
Downtown Cedar Rapids' most popular bar is expanding to Johnson County! According to a new Facebook page, Hazzard County is preparing to open a new location in Iowa City's Ped Mall. Iowa City's Newest Bar. Hazzard County Iowa City will be located at 118 S Dubuque Street in Iowa City,...
St. Joseph Fun Days returns to Marion with 3 days of family entertainment
MARION, Iowa — St. Joseph Fun Days returns this weekend at St. Joseph Parish in Marion. Cassie Shouse, Marketing Chair for St. Joseph Fun Days, joined Iowa's News Now to discuss the three-day family fun event!. It will be held at St. Joseph Parish in Marion from May 30th...
Historic Cedar Rapids pharmacy to be revitalized into storefront
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Save CR Heritage, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving historic properties, is set to purchase the historic Zastera Pharmacy building, which has been underutilized since the 2008 flood. The building, constructed in 1921, was operated by pharmacist Charles Zastera, the son of Czech...
KCRG-TV9 Student of the Month graduating as a valedictorian while being a leader
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The final KCRG-TV9 Student of the Month for this school year is Cedar Rapids Washington High School Senior Lillie Dostal. As of Saturday, she’s now a graduate. Before she walked across the stage though, TV9 spoke with her about what inspired her to be her best as a student.
Iowa City 8th Grader Reels In 68-Pound Catfish
(Iowa City, IA) — An eighth grader from Iowa City is celebrating a catch most anglers only dream about. Fourteen-year-old Benjamin Stong reeled in a 68-pound flathead catfish from the Iowa River on Wednesday morning – just before heading to school. After weighing the fish and realizing how rare the size was, Stong...
Linn County Mowing Roadside Vegetation Prohibited Until July 15
The Linn County Secondary Road Department and the Linn County Conservation Department remind county residents that state law prohibits mowing roadside vegetation before July 15th. That applies to the rights-of-way or medians on any primary highway, interstate highway, or secondary road. This law protects roadside...
A New Burger Joint Has Officially Opened in Benton County
Back in February, we got word that a new restaurant would be opening this spring in Belle Plaine. We're happy to report that the new restaurant is now OPEN!. Located at 805 12th Street in Belle Plaine, Udders Burgers & More has taken over the space that was most recently the home of Valhalla Hatchets. The...
Iowa City man charged for carrying sword
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa City man has been charged after he was found in possession of a sword. 31-year-old Michael Preslicka is charged with one count of Person Ineligible to Carry a Dangerous Weapon. According to a criminal complaint, officers found Preslicka with a sword with a...
Iowa City man arrested in connection to a shooting, burglary, and trafficking a stolen...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A 19-year old Iowa City man is charged with burglary, assault and many other charges after police say he shot a man and broke into a house. Iowa City Police say Francois Pierre Parker shot a man at 11 p.m. Monday night in the 800 block of Cross Park Avenue.