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Police make arrest in Marion robbery
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - At 9:04 am, the Marion Police Department responded to the 4400 block of Pepperwood HL for a report of a robbery. Officials say the suspect displayed a handgun at victims and demanded their money. He then knocked one of the victims to the ground and took their purse before leaving the scene in a white SUV.
Marion Fire Division Chief shares tips on firework safety for the 4th of July
MARION, Iowa — Division Chief Shawn Fluharty with the Marion Fire Department joined Iowa's News Now to talk about firework safety and what can and can't be used ahead of the 4th of July holiday. For more information on firework laws in Marion, click here.
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...
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 […]
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...
Charity Golf Event Hosted by Cedar Rapids Native Zach Johnson
Cedar Rapids native, Master's champion, and Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson made a return visit to his hometown yesterday (July 1) to host the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic. This isn't the first Iowan to give back to his home state this week as former Iowa Hawkeye, Cooper DeJean hosted a youth football camp at Kinnick Stadium this past Sunday (June 30).
Thirty homes left without water for six hours due to water main break that caused sinkhole
On Tuesday The City of Cedar Rapids provided an update after a Jeep fell into sinkhole because of a water main break. The statement was provided by Roy Hesemann, Director of the Utilities Division of the City of Cedar Rapids and says:. "At approximately 1:30 p.m. yesterday, there was a...
New Speeding Ticket Law in Cedar Rapids Goes Into Effect
Just so you know, if you're over 11 mph in Cedar Rapids, you will get a ticket. As the Fourth of July approaches, the celebration of freedom is accompanied by a crucial reminder: safety takes center stage. And with that, this fun reminder from the Cedar Rapids Police Department. The...
Cedar Rapids unveils The Yard and ImOn Stage at Kingston Yard, set to open July 3
The 1st & 1st Development announced on Tuesday that the grand opening of The Yard and ImOn Stage at Kingston Yard will be on Wednesday, July 3rd at 11:00 am. This new park, located in downtown Cedar Rapids, offers free entertainment, live music, and special events, featuring the largest public access outdoor TV screen in the Corridor.
One Person Arrested After Overnight Police Chase in Cedar Rapids
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- One person is in custody after a pursuit overnight in Cedar Rapids. Police say the pursuit ended on I-380 and County Home Road around 2:30 Tuesday morning. Investigators haven't said where the chase started. The identity of the suspect has not yet been release, and the chase remains under investigation.
New Restaurant Opens in the Former District 23 in Cedar Rapids
A Mexican restaurant with a couple of other Iowa locations has expanded into Cedar Rapids! Say hello to La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood!. La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood held its official grand opening at 2825 6th St SW back on June 14th, just about a week after welcoming customers for the first time. The new restaurant has replaced District 23, which just opened its doors in July of 2023. It closed its doors less than six months later, on Christmas Eve. Prior to that, it was the home of Los Compadres, which is now located on 33rd Ave SW.
Drafted: Elliott Groenewold From Cedar Rapids to the Big Leagues
In Cedar Rapids, a rising star lit up the ice with the RoughRiders, and no, it wasn't just the Zamboni's headlights causing a buzz! Enter Elliott Groenewold, whose hockey wizardry not only earned him USHL All-Rookie Second Team honors but also solidified his status as the favorite puck wizard. What...
7.1.24 – Metro baseball & softball results
Iowa City West defeated Cedar Falls, 5-3. The second game of the doubleheader was rained out. Cedar Rapids Prairie took a pair of games from Waterloo West, 7-2 and 15-1. And Waterloo East swept a doubleheader at Fort Dodge, 11-1 and 10-3. In Metro softball…. Cedar Falls split a doubleheader...
Widespread Panic’s Michael Houser Plays Final Show On This Date In 2002
Widespread Panic co-founding guitarist Michael Houser played his final show with the band on this date in 2002 at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Houser sadly died on August 10, 2002, from pancreatic cancer at the far too early age of 40. Michael Houser was born on...
Jury Awards $35.7 Million To Iowa Crash Victim
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A jury has awarded what may be a state-record $35.7-million in damages to a woman injured in a crash with a semi. A tractor-trailer owned by Cedar Rapids-based Westside Transport, turned in front of 18 year-old Margaret McQuillen's car in the fog on Highway 151 outside Anamosa in 2020.
Softball Roundup: Miller and Jensen Homer as Solon Blanks Anamosa
Addie Miller and Kendall Jensen each homered as Solon defeated Anamosa 10-0 in five innings in a non-conference game on Monday in Solon. Solon improved to 14-20 with the win while Anamosa dropped to 8-16 with the loss. Jensen earned the win in the circle allowing just three hits and...
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