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Cedar Rapids Police detain individual after early morning pursuit
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Cedar Rapids police say that an overnight pursuit ended with one person being detained. It is unknown where it began, but it did end on Interstate 380 and County Home Road at about 2:30am. Traffic in the area is open. We'll have...
Nonprofit weighs in on US Supreme Court’s homeless decision
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cities can continue to ticket and even arrest people for camping in city parks. This comes after the Supreme Court sided with the city of ‘Grants Pass’ barring camping on public property. Several cities in Iowa have restrictions in place including Cedar Rapids and Dubuque.
14th annual Zach Johnson Foundation Classic sees over $14 million raised
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Zach Johnson and some of hIs PGA tour buddies put on a show today for the fans at Elmcrest, and some big names like Jordan Speith returned this year. Every year several high school students are awarded full-ride scholarships from the ‘Kids on Course’ program...
Fatal crash in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - At approximately 3:56 pm, the Iowa State Patrol responded to the intersection of 240 St. and X Ave in rural Waucoma for a report of a crash. Officials say a 2000 Chevy S10 truck was driving southbound of X Ave when it approached an uncontrol gravel intersection and collided with a 2007 Ford Edge that was traveling westbound on 240 St.
New Restaurant Moves Into Historic Sokol Gymnasium in Downtown Cedar Rapids
A new Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant gave customers a sneak preview over the weekend! The District CR is preparing to open its doors in the very near future!. The District CR is located at 415 3rd Street SE in Downtown Cedar Rapids, the former home of Backpocket Brewing Pilot Pub and Taboo Nightclub and Lounge. The building is known as the Sokol Gymnasium and has a long history in Cedar Rapids. It was originally built in 1908, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The building had to undergo some serious repairs and renovations after being damaged during the Flood of 2008, but it's still standing strong today.
A Couple of New Restaurants are Coming to the Westdale Area
Photos of banners from a couple of new restaurants over on the SW side of Cedar Rapids popped up on Facebook late last week. Let's dive in!. The first new restaurant that I saw pop up on social media was actually posted by Dirty Dough in Cedar Rapids. The cookie shop, which opened earlier this year, posted a photo of a new sign with the caption, "exciting things happening on the westside by us!"
HACAP hosts food pantry at previous First Ave. Hy-Vee location
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — HACAP hosted a mobile food pantry on Monday at the previous Hy-Vee First Ave. store location in response to the store's recent closure. People in the Mound View and Wellington Heights neighborhoods were able to drive in or walk up to get food on a first-come, first-served basis.
Zach Johnson hosts charity golf event ahead of John Deere Classic
Professional golfer and United States Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson returned to his home town in Cedar Rapids to host a charity golf event ahead of this weekend's John Deere Classic in the quad cities. Big names including NFL first round draft pick Cooper Dejean, new Iowa offensive coordinator Tim...
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Offering Free Admission
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is once again offering free admission. The Free Summer Accessibility Program runs from July 2nd to September 1st. The Museum of Art is currently home to 16 galleries, and all are included under the free admission program.
Molly Baker & Kye Daywitt named WGCA All-American Scholars
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida - Coe College women's golfers Molly Baker and Kye Daywitt were honored by the Women's Golf Coaches Association on Monday, being named All-American scholars for 2023-24. Baker is earning the honor for the second straight year while Daywitt is picking up the first of her career. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent in all of college athletics and continue to demonstrate the high-level academic achievements of our players.
Punch Your Ticket for 2024-25: Returning Linn-Mar Students Enrollment Underway
In addition to gathering back to school supplies to get your student ready for the 2024-25 school year, all families with a student returning to the Linn-Mar Community School District for the upcoming school year must complete a simple online process to re-enroll their students for the upcoming school year.
The Big Star Quintet, July 15
Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Avenue, Maquoketa IA. With the star-studded ensemble composed of Jon Auer (The Posies), Chris Stamey (The dB's), Pat Sansone and John Stirratt (Wilco), and original Big Star member Jody Stephens, the Big Star Quintet headlines a special July 15 concert event at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, 2024 marking the 50th anniversary of Radio City, the legendary sophomore release from the highly influential Memphis band Big Star.
Funding helps support outdoor programs for Girl Scouts
A $35,000 gift from Aegon Transamerica is helping support outdoor programs for Girl Scouts. “We have always been incredibly passionate about getting girls connected to the outdoors,” says Diane Nelson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. “Aegon Transamerica’s support means that we can continue to provide girls with high-quality programming, so […]
Operation Quickfind Cancelled: Jasean Byrd
HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hiawatha Police Department has issued an Operation Quickfind for a 13-year-old male. Jasean Byrd was last seen around 3:30 pm on June 29th in the 200 block of B Avenue in Hiawatha. He is 5′7″ and weighs 150 pounds, with Hazel eyes and brown hair....
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