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Wagswoofs – A 21-year-old woman has admitted her involvement in a shooting that took place at an Iowa City Casey’s in April. Makiya Hoffman from Cedar Rapids admitted her guilt to the charge of reckless use of a firearm causing property damage, which is classified as an aggravated misdemeanor. In April, Hoffman was apprehended and initially faced additional charges of using a dangerous weapon during the commission of a crime and intimidation with a dangerous weapon. However, those charges were dropped as part of her guilty plea.

An Iowa cold case, unsolved since the 1970s, came to a shocking conclusion this week thanks to new DNA evidence from a California serial killer case. CBS2 reports that the news is finally bringing closure to the family of Michael Ray Schlicht, who was just 17 years old when he went missing in April of 1974. Officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Department say that it now appears that the Cedar Rapids native was likely one of the first victims of one the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around cedar rapids..

A Springville restaurant plans to donate their profits on Wednesday to the family of a man killed outside a Monticello Fareway.

• Amber Bell, the former city clerk of Atkins, Iowa, has been charged with stealing over $50,000 of public funds. • Bell is facing charges of unauthorized use of a credit card, felonious misconduct in office, and ongoing criminal conduct.

People will have one last chance to weigh in on plans for a new park in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Temperatures will be above freezing at times in the next day or two, but we may get another dose of some wintry weather soon after. Things start off chilly this morning, but not quite the same bitter cold as we experienced just 24 hours ago. Instead, wind chills in the upper single digits to upper 10s can be expected as you head out to work and school. A warm front is moving through the region this morning, which will help pull in a slightly warmer air mass with it. With full sunshine for a good portion of the day, this will push temperatures back into the upper 30s to mid 40s around the TV9 viewing area. Expect a reduction in our snow cover as a result.

A big annual festival will take place in the Amana Colonies this weekend! Prelude to Christmas will kick off Friday, December 1st and run through Sunday, December 3rd. Prelude to Christmas is "a magical weekend with special events and food/beverage sampling in the shops, carolers on the street, and the town decked out in Christmas finery." All three days of the festival are packed with different activities for the entire family! Here are some of the things to look forward to:

In this article, we'll be exploring five standout burgers you can find in Cedar Rapids. Have you had the pleasure of tasting any of these culinary delights? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

In this article, we explore three delightful Breakfast & Brunch spots in Cedar Rapids. Have you had the chance to visit any of these establishments? If yes, we'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts in the comments section below.

Nestled in the quaint town of Anamosa, Iowa, the Anamosa State Penitentiary stands as a living relic of American penal history. Established in 1872, this fortress of reform is one of the oldest functioning prisons in the United States. Renowned for its unique amalgamation of Gothic Revival and Scottish Baronial Revival architecture, the penitentiary was designed by William Foster and Henry Franz Liebbe. Its striking stone structures, quarried from Stone City, reflect a time when penal facilities were crafted with an eye for grandeur and longevity. In 1992, the historical significance of this imposing facility was officially recognized when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

It’s a battle of the bells for some of the most important figures in local politics here in Eastern Iowa. The popular holiday tradition is back again this year, where mayors from several different towns in the Cedar Valley are seeing which of them can raise the most money. These important community leaders will be ringing bells and raising money for the Salvation Army.

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - With an unnamed respiratory illness showing up around the country, many question how safe it can be for their animal to be around other dogs. One local family says their dog caught and survived the mysterious disease. The Millers of Marion have had their rescue lab...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - In a study from the National Endowment for the Arts, less than half of adults in the United States are attending arts events in person, a six percent decrease from the same survey in 2017. This has been contrasted with an increase in people watching...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A Cedar Rapids man who confessed to stabbing his wife multiple times, now wants the confession retracted. 34-year-old Anthony Depolis was arrested back in 2020 and charged with attempted murder, willful injury, and assault displaying a dangerous weapon. According to court documents, Depolis says he unknowingly waived his Miranda rights at the time due to his mental health.

The Big Picture: Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine. says, "Combining tobacco and weed smoking multiplies the risk of lung damage." Know this: "So, we know that marijuana smoking can damage heart health. Now this new data from RSNA shows another key variable that weed smokers must consider. Smoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes significantly increases the risk of getting emphysema. So, for people who are combining two types of smoking habits, you're potentially increasing your likelihood of developing serious lung health problems. Understand that while many people believe marijuana smoking is harmless, the combination with cigarette smoking is a recipe for disaster." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — The city of Cedar Rapids will seek final input on the draft plan for the park Westside Library Park during a public open house on November 29. The open house will be held at the Time Check Hall at City Services Center...

Two buildings that have recently sat vacant will soon have new life. Ariel Barrios, one of the partners involved in the opening of Porfirio's Mexican Restaurant that opened early this year in Anamosa, is at it again. Before we get into specifics of Barrios' new ventures, can we just love...

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UPDATE: The water main has been repaired and the road is open. The Marion Water Department will be closing 6th Street between 11th Avenue and Central Avenue to repair a broken water main. The street will be back open to traffic later Tuesday afternoon. For questions, please call 319-743-6311.