Iowa State

Cedar Rapids, IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Pickle Palace is now set to open in early fall 2023. Pickle Palace is a pickleball Court and restaurant. The business is under construction, as part of Phase One of the First and First West development, where the city intended to put up a casino that fell through. This phase also includes Big Grove Brewery as well as two buildings that will be mixed-use. Work began in May of last year and is divided in three phases. The whole project costs nearly $100 million and the whole thing won’t be complete until 2030.

New Cedar Rapids pickleball court and restaurant to open early fall

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids first responders and city staff held a large-scale disaster response effort Thursday with a focus on better communication. Cedar Rapids Assistant Fire Chief Andy Olesen took the lead of the more than 50-person response team that consisted of firefighters, police, and other municipal departments. The teams worked through their policy and procedures in the specific response with a focus on doing a better job communicating.

City of Cedar Rapids holds simulated disaster response

North Liberty, IA

Governor Kim Reynolds proposal on education reform is advancing in the Iowa legislature. US lawmakers debate gun reform after mass shooting in Nashville. Some politicians are urging legislation to curb gun violence, while others say guns aren't the problem. First Alert Forecast: Thursday Morning, March 30th, 2023. Updated: 4 hours...

Clark's teammates and coaches believed NPOY award is well deserved

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Check back as more of these photos viewers from across the state file in. You can also find more photos and videos at KCRG.COM/YOUNEWS.

March 31st, 2023: Viewer Storm Photos

Delaware State

Manchester, IA

Officials have opened a storm shelter in Manchester following severe weather in Delaware County. Johnson County emergency management responding to damage from tornados. In downtown Solon, two businesses, a hardware store, and a Mexican restaurant, lost their roofs. Homes and businesses damaged, without power in Coralville. Updated: 2 hours ago.

Mayor of Hills: Emergency center is open

Vinton, IA

VINTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Severe weather caused damage across many areas of Eastern Iowa Friday afternoon and evening. In Benton County, emergency management reports areas of damage near Vinton. Officials said Friday night that significant damage was reported to a pair of farms just west of Vinton. Other damage was reported north of town along Highway 218.

Storms damage farms near Vinton

South Carolina State

Dallas, TX

Hawkeye fans show up in Dallas ready to cheer on Iowa in Final Four matchup. Friday is a big day for the Iowa women's basketball team in the NCAA tournament. They're set to play in the Final Four in Dallas against South Carolina. KCRG-TV9 White House Correspondent explains what to...

Demand for backyard chickens increases among Iowans amid high egg prices

Coralville, IA

CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Red Cross has opened a shelter for people impacted by an apparent tornado that struck Coralville Friday afternoon. Officials said the shelter is located at the Coralville Recreation Center, located at 1506 8th Street. There are cots, blankets and food available. Damage was reported to...

Shelter opened in Coralville after apparent tornado strike

CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Many businesses, hotels, and homes along Highway 6 in Coralville were left with varying damages, and without power on Friday night. Some of those business owners shared their initial reaction to the storm with TV-9. The tornado seemingly ripped through the middle of one group of businesses along US-6. Among those businesses that were untouched, but just yards away, were Mireu Martial Arts and Accurate Home Inspections. The owners of both told TV-9 they are relieved that the only thing they lost to the storm was power.

Coralville business owners react to Friday evening’s tornado damage

West Branch, IA

WEST BRANCH, Iowa (KCRG) - Lance Pedersen has announced that his father, Butch Pedersen, is entering hospice care. Butch led the West Branch Bears to 3 state titles in 1989, 1991, and 1992. He was named the national coach of the year in 2017. In October 2022, he was diagnosed...

West Branch football coach entering hospice care

Dubuque, IA

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Dubuque County Law enforcement and substance abuse advocate groups highlighted the need for education on opioids in Dubuque Thursday. Family members and loved ones took the stage at the Grand River Conference Center to share this story of how opioid tore their families apart. “Our oldest...

Dubuque law enforcement says opioid related calls continue to rise

Hills neighborhood 'devastated' by storm

Johnson County, IA

Officials have opened a storm shelter in Manchester following severe weather in Delaware County. Homes and businesses damaged, without power in Coralville. Many businesses, hotels, and homes along Highway 6 in Coralville were left with varying damages, and without power on Friday night. Families in Hills in clean up mode...

Johnson County emergency management responding to damage from tornados

MANCHESTER, Iowa (KCRG) - Officials have opened a storm shelter in Manchester following severe weather in Delaware County. Emergency management said it has opened a temporary shelter at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Community Center. Damage has been reported on the south side of Manchester as well as the Greeley and Oneida areas. They ask that people avoid the areas as cleanup commences.

Temporary shelter open in Manchester

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist Jan Ryherd has an update at 12:30 p.m. on Friday’s severe weather.

LIVE: The latest on Friday’s severe weather

Many businesses, hotels, and homes along Highway 6 in Coralville were left with varying damages, and without power on Friday night. Johnson County emergency management responding to damage from tornados. Updated: 5 hours ago. In downtown Solon, two businesses, a hardware store, and a Mexican restaurant, lost their roofs. Families...

Over 26,000 without power following storm

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The man convicted of the 1979 murder of Michelle Martinko has had his appeal denied by the Iowa Supreme Court. Jerry Burns’ attorneys say investigators violated the constitution when they took a straw Burns used at a restaurant in Manchester. DNA from that straw...

Jerry Burns has murder appeal denied

Waterloo, IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - “I was really shocked because I had no symptoms at all,” Sharon McRae said. That was McRae’s reaction after doctors diagnosed her with colorectal cancer last June. She says she got the diagnosis after going to the doctor for flu-like symptoms. ”I...

‘I had no symptoms at all:’ Cancer patient encourages screenings

Officials have opened a storm shelter in Manchester following severe weather in Delaware County. Johnson County emergency management responding to damage from tornados. In downtown Solon, two businesses, a hardware store, and a Mexican restaurant, lost their roofs. Families in Hills in clean up mode after Friday's storm. Updated: 6...

Homes and businesses damaged, without power in Coralville

Iowa City, IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The University of Iowa has canceled a planned free watch party on Friday for the women’s national semifinal basketball game. Officials say the threat of severe weather has canceled the watch party, as damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible for the area.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena cancels watch party due to threat of severe weather

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Spring is upon us and that includes the possibility of severe weather. First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist Joe Winters looks at the possibility and has an in-depth analysis of the forecast.

WATCH: A look at Friday’s severe weather potential

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Private schools like Xavier would likely see influx of students if ‘School Voucher Bill’ passes

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - State lawmakers in both the House and the Senate are debating a bill that would change how the state...

Private schools like Xavier would likely see influx of students if ‘School Voucher Bill’ passes

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