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Building clouds and isolated storms on Sunday, but strong to severe storms expected Tuesday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Warm temperatures on Sunday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Strong to severe storms are in Tuesday’s forecast. Today we’ll have a partly cloudy sky with a few showers and storms possible in our far northern counties during the late afternoon. Sunday’s highs will reach the low to mid-80s.
Food truck provides free food to people in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man opened up the food truck he co-owns for free to help support families in an area that will soon become a food desert. Greg Wild is a Cedar Rapids native and said he wanted to give back to the community he grew up in. He and a few volunteers gave away free food from the food truck, Wild’r Eatery, in the parking lot of the Hy-Vee along First Avenue in Cedar Rapids.
One injured after Cedar Rapids motorcycle accident
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Just before 9 p.m. on Friday night, Cedar Rapids Joint Communications took calls that reported an injured person after an accident involving a car and a motorcycle at East Post Road Southeast near Witwer Lane Southeast. The motorcycle driver was taken to a hospital with...
Motorcycle vs. car crash ends in serious injuries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Police Dept. responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and car on Friday night. Around 8:50 p.m., officers were called to the accident on East Post Rd. near Witwer Lane SE. The driver of the motorcycle was brought to a hospital with serious,...
Annual kite show returns to Lowe Park in Marion
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - People in Marion got the chance to check out a wide variety of kites. Great American Kites returned to Lowe Park with its annual display. Some kites looked like astronauts, zebras, and even a flying pig. Kids could also bring and fly their own kites, or enjoy bounce houses, games, and face painting.
Prosecution and defense share closing arguments in Samantha Bevans murder trial
After days of testimony from law enforcement, mental health professionals, and even Samantha Bevans herself, the jury has finally heard all of the evidence that will lead to either her innocence or her guilt.
Warm weekend, rain returns next week
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We’re ending the week with nice summer-like weather and we’ll keep it going into the upcoming weekend. Temperatures this afternoon climb to the lower 80s and will soar to the upper 80s tomorrow. We’ll also get an assist from a bit more of a south-southwesterly breeze, potentially reaching about 15 to 25 mph at times. Tomorrow night there is an outside shot at a stray shower tomorrow night for some but most will remain dry. Another nice one sets up Sunday with highs in the low to middle 80s and a mix of sun and clouds overhead.
Marion Arts Festival begins with a traditional half marathon and 5k run/walk
MARION, Iowa — The Annual Marion Arts Festival kicked off Saturday morning with its traditional half marathon and 5K run/walk. The event for all ages is a favorite among serious amateurs, recreational runners, and casual walkers in the area. Some runners say it's a great chance to test their...
NewBo's Plunging for a Purpose event: Locals dive into ice baths for charity
About 70 people taking the plunge - albeit on a nice day for it, all for a good cause in NewBo. Teams of five to six people at a time were recruited to plunge into ice baths to raise awareness about homelessness, violence and poverty in the community. Organizers say...
New Trailside Elementary School in Cedar Rapids nears completion, CRCSD gives tour
A new elementary school is being built in Northeast Cedar Rapids, while both Arthur and Garfield Elementary buildings will close at the end of the school year. On Friday, the school district gave us a glimpse of the progress on the construction of Trailside Elementary at 2630 B Ave. NE as staff members from Arthur and Garfield Elementary Schools took a tour of the new school building for the first time before it opens this fall.
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