California man caught in Cedar Rapids drug operation faces at least 10 years in...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A jury in Cedar Rapids convicted Joshua James Cannady, 51 of Yucca Valley, California, after a three-day trial for his role in transporting methamphetamine and fentanyl from California to Iowa. Cannady was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and seven counts of...
UPDATE: Operation Quickfind cancelled Bri’Miere Hines found
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Update: This Operation Quickfind has been cancelled, as Bri'mierre Laneese Hines has been found. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Cedar Rapids police are asking for the public’s help in locating a...
The New Union Bar in Iowa City is Now Open
A new version of a classic Iowa City bar is officially open for business! The Union Bar & Grill began welcoming customers to its new location on Thursday, February 19th.
Sheriff: Wind shear led to Highway 13 semi jackknife, head-on crash injures 1
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — One person was injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 13 north of Heatons Valley Road, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched at about 9:10 a.m. along with multiple emergency agencies, including Linn County Rescue 57, fire departments from Coggon,...
The Freeze reopens in Marion despite cold temperatures
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - Cold temperatures did not stop a Marion ice cream shop from reopening Friday. The Freeze, located near downtown Marion, welcomed dozens of customers for its seasonal reopening. Owner John Humphries said the weather did not deter him from opening the shop. “Our customers really support us,...
Des Moines Iowa Eclipse Update: March 3 Blood Moon Glows Red Before Sunrise
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Iowans should mark March 3 now, when a rare 58-minute Blood Moon will unfold from 5:04 to 6:03 a.m. Central Time, delivering the state’s last visible total lunar eclipse until 2028....
Custodian’s support leaves long lasting impact
The Honorary Student Award is presented to a Kirkwood Community College employee selected by students who believe the recipient goes above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide meaningful support. This year, Austin Hutchcroft, custodian, received the award. “It was surreal,” Hutchcroft said. “I didn’t...
Nebraska’s Hoiberg cites pacemaker as reason for swiping at fan’s phone
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg says there were circumstances surrounding his altercation with a court-storming Iowa fan that people viewing viral social media videos might not fully understand.
New businesses bringing jobs to eastern Iowa communities
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Multiple eastern Iowa communities will see more jobs as several businesses received state grants to expand. Waverly, Vinton and Hiawatha are benefitting from the Business Incentives for Growth program that launched last month. “This new program encourages companies in key industries to...
Inside Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control
On any given day, Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control may be home to stray dogs, surrendered cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and even the occasional goat or bearded dragon. But beyond the kennels and adoption rooms lie a mission rooted not just in animal care but in public safety and education.
