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Cedar Crossing Casino announces new opening date

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Cedar Crossing Casino will be opening to the public on Monday, Nov. 23 at noon. The previous opening date for the Cedar Rapids casino and entertainment center was Nov. 19. The casino says 24-hour gaming will begin on Nov. 23. and the...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d
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Quaker Oats plant catches fire

On Oct. 24, the largest industrial plant in the world, the Quaker Oats Plant, owned by Quaker Oats and its parent company, PepsiCo, went up in flames. This is the first fire at the plant since the June 7 fire in 2018, according to the corridor business journal. The damage was extensive with the entire 5th floor of the building being destroyed and leaving the 4th floor structurally compromised. According to Cedar Rapids Fire Fighting Battalion Chief Brooks Burkhart, “The fire building, five-story block and brick structure holding 17 silo bins that run from the basement to the 5th floor more than that it is connected to an 11-story building to the south. The report also states that the fire left a large debris and soot field to the northeast and that the damage was severe enough that no firefighters or staff at the plant were allowed in.” The firefighter response teams themselves were the first on the scene trying to put out the fire by 4:44 p.m., with other safety officials following quickly after.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Iowa esports community mourns Clear Creek Amana student killed in Highway 30 crash

TIFFIN, Iowa — The Iowa High School Esports Association is mourning the death of a Clear Creek Amana High School student-athlete who was killed in last Friday's deadly crash on U.S. Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids. Kayan Williams, 16, of Cedar Rapids, was one of two people killed in...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d
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Residents react after high school football parent allegedly poops in rival's hallway

Police say the father of a high school student was caught on camera defecating in the hallway at a rival school during a football game.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d
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Traffic alert: I-380 Cedar Rapids exit lane closure

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Drivers on southbound I-380 should expect delays with an upcoming lane closure for a bridge repair. An exit-only lane will be closed between mile markers 20.8 and 21.2 starting the night of Friday, Nov. 20, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23. That’s between H...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 9h

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Fever rising for ‘model’ Iowa governor-elect Rob Sand

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Anne Taylor recently visited the Raygun store in Cedar Rapids for an early Christmas gift, but came away empty-handed. Her hopes for “The Governor wears Prada” T-shirt she intended to buy were moved online, as the wildly popular shirts were unavailable at the shop in New Bohemia, 1028 Third St. SE.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

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Hailstorms With Nickel to Quarter Size Hail Could Cover Roads in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City Before Moving Into Central Illinois

IOWA — Hailstorms moved into the Quad Cities area from the northwest Wednesday morning, bringing hail up to the size of nickels along with gusty winds. Some storms were capable of producing hail as large as quarters at times. The storms were expected to slide southeast into central Illinois through the morning, and roads in some areas could become covered with hail.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Predicting Iowa high school football playoff games, IHSAA semifinals

The I owa high school football season is now down to its final two weeks. After a thrilling Friday night of quarterfinal action , 28 teams across the state's seven classes, including two teams from the Iowa City area, have punched their tickets to the UNI-Dome and this week's state semifinals . In the Iowa City area, undefeated Regina is still alive in Class 1A and undefeated Solon remains in Class 3A. Both are top seeds in their respective classes and both have advanced to the semifinals for the second straight season. Regina handled Grundy Center comfortably, 42-14, last week. For Solon, the quarterfinals were the most they had been tested all season, but the Spartans pulled off a 23-14 win over West Delaware. Here are the Iowa City Press-Citizen's predictions for the final two teams left standing heading into the IHSAA semifinals.s. Solon (11-0) vs. Algona(7-4), 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 After edging out West Delaware with a late touchdown, the Spartans will now take on No. 15-seed Algona. The Cinderella story of Class 3A started the season 1-3 but turned things around and found its way into the semifinals. Algona ended the regular season with a loss to

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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The Corridor is Home to a Couple of New Mexican Restaurants

A new Mexican restaurant is now open in Marion, and another new one is coming soon to Cedar Rapids!

Marion, IA · 1d

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St. Luke’s Hospital ranked No. 1 in Iowa for third consecutive year

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has been ranked Iowa’s top hospital for the third consecutive year in Newsweek and Statista’s 2027 list of America’s Best-in-State Hospitals. St. Luke’s has appeared on the list every year since the rankings began...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

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Help the Iowa Giving Crew give families a good Thanksgiving meal

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Right now, hundreds of thousands of Iowans are wondering how they’ll put a Thanksgiving meal on the table this year. Data compiled by Feeding America show 376,000 Iowans are struggling with hunger right now. About a third are children. KCRG-TV9 and the Iowa Giving...

Iowa · 3d

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Hall Bicycle to open its third location

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Hall Bicycle Company announced on Wednesday that it is adding a new store location. The shop is set to open its third location in Marion in February 2027. It currently has shops on Second Avenue Southeast in Cedar Rapids and University Avenue East in...

Marion, IA · 1d

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Shop With Locally-Made Gifts Opens for the Season in Cedar Rapids

Handmade Holiday Store is a seasonal shop that features handmade products from 35 vendors and small businesses from right here in Iowa, and it's now open at Lindale Mall!

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Sisters give birth minutes apart, outdoing their other sisters who gave birth days apart

CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - Two Iowa sisters pregnant at the same time had due dates weeks apart, but they ended up having their babies within minutes of each other. Linn County Supervisor Brandy Meisheid was due to have her baby on Nov. 13, while her sister, Allison Sweeney, was due on Halloween. But the two ended up having their sons on the same day, just 29 minutes apart.

Linn County, IA · 1d

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‘We listened and we heard’: Marion revisits aquatic center plans with smaller proposal

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Marion is considering a smaller aquatic center after putting a nearly $40 million proposal on hold last year. The city said the first proposal had a high price tag and did not have the level of community support it wanted. Residents will have another chance to weigh in before anything is built.

Marion, IA · 1d

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Xavier makes last-minute stop to edge out Western Dubuque in semifinals

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Xavier defeated Western Dubuque, 14-7. The Saints trailed, 7-0 going into halftime. Then they scored two touchdowns to take the lead. With one minute left in the game, with Western Dubuque down to Xavier’s nine-yard line, the Saints made a 4th and 4 stop.

Epworth, IA · 22h

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Hill Top Coins Expands Inventory and Collector Resources

MARION, IA - November 12, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Hill Top Coins, led by owner Jonathan Maxwell, has announced an expansion of its numismatic inventory alongside updated coin evaluation procedures and a new online educational resource for collectors. Operating among coin dealers in Cedar Rapids, IA, the business has broadened its available selection of domestic and international coinage while reorganizing its in-store appraisal and consultation workflows. Coin collecting and precious metals ownership involve distinct grading standards, historical mint variations, and shifting bullion spot prices. Navigating those details requires careful verification during buying, selling, or estate sorting. Through these updates, Hill Top Coins provides regional collectors and residents with structured access to physical inventory, documented item assessments, and reference guides covering coin preservation and market fundamentals.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Microsoft outage disrupts email, Teams, and Microsoft Store

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Microsoft experienced an outage Thursday afternoon that affected its Exchange servers and caused connectivity problems, including for Outlook email, the Microsoft Store, and Teams. It is unclear how widespread the outage is. What was affected. The outage also affected area hospitals. UIHC posted on social...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d