Cedar Rapids IA

ConnectCR and the city of Cedar Rapids are both working on new projects to revamp the Mount Trashmore area. Although the projects have very similar names, they have key differences between them. The Alliant Energy LightLine bridge project is run by ConnectCR, whereas, the Lightline Loop is run by the...

The tiniest patients at St. Luke’s Hospital celebrated their first Halloween in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The City of Marion is working with HACAP Food Reservoir to hold a food drive. The drive runs from early November through the end of the month. Residents can donate non-perishable food at city locations, including the Marion Public Library and Fire Station No. 1.

The Linn County Hazmat Team will hold a training session at the Linn Co-Op in Marion at 3544 3rd Ave. on October 30, 2025. The exercise will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and will focus on using new emergency equipment for liquid propane (LP) incidents.

Johnson County is plowing ahead with plans for a 120-bed law enforcement facility. Officials said it will be a busy year between now and next November, when they hope to present a $99 million bond to voters. The next step in the process is to nail down a location.

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Marion mother is turning compassion into action — packing lunches and snacks for families affected by the ongoing freeze on SNAP benefits. When the pause in funding took effect, Aly Guillien didn’t wait for someone else to respond. She opened her pantry and freezer and got to work.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - One person was injured in a shooting near a Cedar Rapids elementary school Friday during trick-or-treating. At approximately 6:26 p.m. Friday, authorities responded to a shooting in the 6600 block of 1st Avenue West, near West Willow Elementary School. Upon arrival, officers located an...

Discover the charm of Iowa’s hidden gems where age-old recipes bring warmth and nostalgia to every meal. These seven cafes not only serve delicious food but also offer a slice of history and tradition. Let’s explore the culinary stories behind each unique location. The Coffee Cup Café –...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Fareway Stores, Inc. has launched a month-long program to help individuals and families facing food insecurity. The program will run at all 142 Fareway stores across seven states. Customers can participate by purchasing pre-bagged SNAP-eligible food items, donate individual food items, or...

Iowa City - Locals in Iowa City celebrated Black History Month at the Sunday Funday event at the Iowa City Public Library. That event...