Cedar Rapids IA

Des Moines' air quality is deteriorating, with fine particle pollution rising more than 7% over the last decade, according to year-over-year EPA data. Why it matters: A growing body of research shows that polluted air is connected to poor reproductive outcomes, increased dementia risk, and more asthma attacks and...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps scraped some late-series momentum out of an otherwise counterproductive homestand. After dropping five of six games to the West Michigan Whitecaps the week before, the TinCaps lost their first two games against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. A Thursday doubleheader sweep...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As taps played inside the Veterans Memorial building Monday morning, people were thinking of family members, friends, and strangers who have died. Many of those who attended Cedar Rapids’ Memorial Day service went on to spend the rest of the day differently, but they all have one thing in...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people have been charged in connection to a fight in downtown Cedar Rapids early Sunday morning. It happened in the 200 block of 2nd Avenue Southeast. Police arrested Isaih Langford, Royal Jones and Syncere Williams. All are being charged with disorderly conduct for fighting/violent...

Planned Parenthood North Central States announced it plans to close four clinics in Iowa amid financial challenges. The organization said it will close its clinics in Ames, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City and Urbandale in addition to four of its clinics in Minnesota in the coming year. It will also layoff 66 staff members...

IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa City eighth grader is reeling after catching a catfish that he weighed in at 68 pounds, and he said he brought it to shore without a net, all by himself. Benjamin Stong, 14, caught the flathead catfish in the Iowa River on Wednesday...

MARQUETTE, Iowa (KCRG) – One person suffered minor injuries after a train hit their truck. Mar-Mac Police say the crash that happened Sunday around 2:14 p.m. Police say the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado did not stop at a posted stop sign, and a Canadian Pacific Kansas City train hit it. It happened at the River Way...

KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your dry Memorial Day forecast with a chance of showers later this evening. Got a sweet tooth? Cocoa shortage could impact your favorite sweet treats. Updated: 18 hours ago. Since the start of the year, Shawn Rife, owner of Kava House...

Civic Facilities, Courthouses (State & Local) Public Works Administration (PWA), Public Works Funding. The Public Works Administration (PWA) funded the construction of the Jones County Courthouse in Anamosa IA. The County Courthouse is constructed of tan colored brick with Art Deco features. The stone was from...

CEDAR RAPIDS & IOWA CITY, Iowa — Memorial Day events took place across the corridor Monday morning. In Iowa City, veterans and citizens gathered at Memory Gardens to honor those who gave the greatest sacrifice. Meanwhile the Metro Veterans Council of Cedar Rapids held a Memorial Day Service at...