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Police on scene after pursuit ends on I-380 in Linn County
TODDVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Authorities are on scene early Tuesday morning in the area of I-380 and County Home Road in Linn County. The Cedar Rapids Police Department tells TV9 that a pursuit had ended in that area around 2:15 a.m. Iowa DOT cameras in the area show police officers...
City officials in Warren County not expecting casino plans with moratorium lifted
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A two-year moratorium for new casino licenses in the state expired on Monday. The moratorium was almost extended, but the bill failed to make it out of the Iowa Senate this last session. All eyes are now on counties and cities that may plan to move forward with a referendum vote, or […]
Iowa's new Cold Case Unit aims to solve hundreds of mysteries, bringing hope to families
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — In Iowa, hundreds of cold cases lay dormant, waiting for the light of justice to shine upon them. Dozens of these unsolved mysteries are found in Linn County alone. Now, a new initiative spearheaded by Attorney General Brenna Bird aims to bring closure to these cases and solace to the victims' families.
Marion church runs affordable housing project, opens first low-cost rental home
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On July 1, a family will move into a home in the Wellington Heights neighborhood of Cedar Rapids that is part of a new program run by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Marion. The goal of the program, called FaithLife Homes, is to provide...
Cedar Rapids groups to make third attempt at bringing a casino to town
The Iowa Legislature’s moratorium on new gambling licenses has expired and groups in Linn County plan to seek a license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The President of the Linn County Gaming Association, Anne Parmley, says the plan is something that has been in the works for some time. “We were prepared to apply for a license before the legislature introduced the moratorium and so we’ve just kind of been patiently waiting for two years for that to lift and to continue forward with that process,” she says. National gaming operator and developer Peninsula Pacific Entertainment put together the casino plan with the Linn County Gaming Association and a local nonprofit association.
Linn County Gaming Association to Apply for Casino When Moratorium Ends
Linn County Gaming Association and Peninsula Pacific Entertainment will apply for the Cedar Crossing casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after the state’s two-year moratorium on new gaming licenses expires June 30. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission rejected proposals for a casino in Linn County in 2014 and 2017. “We...
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Discusses Cold Case Unit Partnership with Law Enforcement
DES MOINES, IOWA (July 2, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird discussed the office’s cold-case unit’s partnership with local law enforcement to investigate Iowa’s more than 400 unsolved murders. The announcement was made in a press conference at the Cedar Rapids Police Department in Linn County. Speakers at the press conference also included:
Operation Quickfind: Jasean Byrd
The Linn County Sheriff's Office and Hiawatha Police Department have issued an Operation Quickfind for 13-year-old Jasean Byrd. He was last seen at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at 207 B Ave. in Hiawatha. Jasean is 150 pounds, 5 feet 7 inches tall, with hazel eyes and brown dreadlocks.
Overnight fire destroys riverside home near Central City
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A home in rural Linn County was destroyed after flames erupted during the overnight hours. First responders were called to the home at 5289 Serenity Ln northwest of Central City, along the Wapsipinicon River just before midnight Saturday. When crews arrived, the home was already...
Jury awards Anamosa family $35M in case against Cedar Rapids trucking company
A Linn County jury has ordered a Cedar Rapids trucking company and a semitractor-trailer driver to pay over $35.7 million to the family of teen severely injured when a semi turned in front of her car in heavy fog in 2020 in Anamosa. Margaret McQuillen, 18 at the time, suffered...
Fire destroys machine shed & excavating equipment inside
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A large machine shed in Linn County was destroyed Saturday afternoon, causing traffic disruptions southeast of Cedar Rapids. Fire crews were called to the 4900 block of Lakeside Road around 4:45pm. When they arrived, the shed was already engulfed in flames. No one was hurt,...
People visit Linn County Fair on final day
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Fair wrapped up its final day on June 30, at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City. “It’s a lot of fun, it’s a nice day out today and there is a lot of things to do and I’ve had a lot of fun.” said Adalynn Donaldson who was visiting with family.
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