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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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Fun Not Fancy restaurant group sees rapid growth in Cedar Rapids, Marion
CEDAR RAPIDS — Over the past six years, unserious ideas have become serious business for one of Linn County’s fastest growing, independent restaurant groups. In the Fun Not Fancy restaurant group -- which now includes seven properties -- tongue-in-cheek concepts translate to food and drink for the table in different, but consistent, ways across the board.
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,...
Three local cities to discontinue curbside recycling due to rising costs
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Three cities in Linn County will soon be without curbside recycling. Starting Monday, people in Walker and Central City will have to choose alternative options to recycle. In Coggon, this goes into effect on August 1st, 2024. The cities cite an increase in recycling costs.
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