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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Atkins official: Morgan Valley fire response ‘an afterthought’

CEDAR RAPIDS — From the time the Morgan Valley Energy Center’s location was announced in March 2026, Benton County residents have argued they are being left out of proceedings that directly affect them. The 720-megawatt natural gas plant proposed by Alliant Energy would sit right on the county line between Linn and Benton counties on the Linn County side. In April, the Benton County Board of Supervisors sent a letter opposing the plant to the Iowa Utilities Commission. Among the concerns raised in the letter was the county’s capacity for emergency response. “A facility of this magnitude introduces potential risks that require coordinated planning, resources and communication across county lines,” the letter reads. “At this time, it is unclear whether sufficient consideration has been given to emergency response capabilities and interjurisdictional coordination.” Since then, the Benton County cities of Atkins, population 2,250, and Norway, population 465, have written letters opposing the project. Both point to emergency response as a crucial area that needs more consideration before the plant moves forward. Without support from Alliant, city officials say, their fire departments won’t be equipped to respond to a fire on the scale that a natural gas plant could create. Fire readiness

Benton County, IA · 10d

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Rural Iowa Deserves a Voice in Its Technology Future

When most people think about artificial intelligence, they picture Silicon Valley, not rural Iowa. But AI is already affecting our communities. It is driving interest in large data centers, entering our classrooms, and raising questions about how our water, electricity, and personal information will be protected. As a lifelong Tama...

Iowa · 9d
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RNC sues Black Hawk County auditor over voting machine security records ahead of election

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa — The Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit Thursday against Black Hawk County Auditor Karen Showalter, alleging her office improperly withheld public records related to the security of vote-counting machines ahead of the Nov. 3 election. According to the RNC, the dispute centers on numbered,...

Black Hawk County, IA · 9d
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ICE detains 3 construction workers, advocacy group says

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people from Iowa City were detained Wednesday morning on their way to work. Advocacy group Escucha Mi Voz Iowa says Eliezer Moisés Osorio, Libni Amador and Nelson Lumbi Quiroz were stopped as they were leaving their mobile home park on the way to a Cedar Rapids construction site.

Iowa City, IA · 11d
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Marion teen picked to be Iowa’s Homecoming Kid Captain

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s Halloween battle for the Heartland Trophy will be helped by this week’s Kid Captain, 14-year-old Charley Rasmussen from Marion. Charley and her twin sister were born healthy. However, Charley started experiencing severe pains and frequent vomiting as she started kindergarten in 2017.

Marion, IA · 11d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Big Grove announces holiday pop-up for Iowa locations

IOWA CITY — Iowa’s largest brewery is keeping spirits bright with a new holiday pop-up experience this year. “A Very Merry Big Grove,” an immersive experience, will run in all four of its Iowa taprooms — Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Solon and Iowa City — from November through Jan. 5. The experience will roll out on a staggered schedule: Des Moines taproom opens Nov. 10.Cedar Rapids taproom opens Nov. 12.Solon taproom opens Nov. 16.Iowa City taproom opens Nov. 24. Each one will undergo floor-to-ceiling transformations where guests can expect “over-the-top” holiday decor, twinkling lights, festive energy, games and giveaways, in addition to holiday fare, special craft brews and cocktails, and ongoing holiday events. "We wanted to create a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable space where our communities can gather and celebrate the holidays." said Matthew Swift, CEO of Big Grove. "Whether you’re stopping in for a festive beer after work or gathering with family and friends for a holiday celebration, 'A Very Merry Big Grove' is built to bring people together in a big way all season long. There will be nothing like this of this scale in these communities.” Reservations for tables are recommended in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Iowa City

Iowa City, IA · 11d

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Revamped Santa’s Shining Lights Display Coming to Charles City

Santa’s Shining Lights in Charles City is getting a makeover. For the past few years, Central Park has been lit up in holiday spirit with displays by businesses and organizations, providing holiday viewing pleasure for the public and visitors to Charles City. However, Chamber of Commerce Director Mark Wicks...

Charles City, IA · 10d

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‘Things are pretty much not as promised’: Linn County early voters share their motivations for getting to the polls

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - More than 307,000 Iowans have already voted early as of Tuesday morning. With a week still to go, they might beat the last midterm’s count of more than 370,000 absentee (early in-person and mail-in) voters. TV9 spoke with several early voters at the Linn...

Linn County, IA · 11d

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Hundreds of Hardin County residents face Medicare coverage changes

An estimated 573 Medicare beneficiaries in Hardin County have been notified that their current Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan is being canceled or discontinued for 2027. The changes come as Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs through Dec. 7. Statewide, more than 87,000 Iowa Medicare beneficiaries have received notices...

Hardin County, IA · 11d

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City of Marion working to plant 250 trees this fall

MARION, Iowa — The City of Marion is inviting the community to help plant 250 trees to honor 250 years of the United States of America. 100 trees were planted on Monday in the Lowe Park Woodland as part of the effort. “Planting a tree is an investment that...

Marion, IA · 11d

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Iowa Halloween Alert: Des Moines-Cedar Rapids Tips Oct. 31

From Des Moines to Cedar Rapids, these 10 precautions can help families enjoy a safer Halloween night.

Iowa · 10d

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Chickasaw County Road Closures Wed-Thu

Chickasaw County Secondary Roads is alerting motorists of two upcoming road closures north of Lawler. County Road B33 (also known as 160th St.) will be closed to traffic between V56 (Union Avenue) and Vanderbilt Avenue starting on Wednesday (10/28) at 7:30 AM. At the same time, County Road V46 (also...

Chickasaw County, IA · 12d

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Benton County Warranty Deeds, Week of October 26, 2026

No Place Like Home CR LLC conveys to Marisa Castorena, real estate in Lot 1, Gardemann’s Fourth Addition, Shellsburg, Unit 92, Golf view Condos, Shellsburg. NAF Cash LLC conveys to Trevor and Tanaeya Roehlk, real estate in Lot 14, Weichman’s Sixth Addition, Newhall. Craig and Rosemary Olson convey...

Benton County, IA · 10d

KCRG.com

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Traffic signals to operate again on Wednesday between Edgewood Rd and Wright Brothers Blvd SW

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The new traffic signal on the intersection of Edgewood Road and Wright Brothers Blvd SW is scheduled to operate on Wednesday between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Construction crews have been working on converting the intersection from an all-way stop to a signalized intersection. For...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 11d

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Eastern Iowa sisters give birth minutes apart

CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - Two Eastern Iowa sisters originally set to give birth two weeks apart ended up having their babies within minutes of each other. Linn County Supervisor Brandy Meisheid wasn’t due to have her baby until Nov. 13. Her sister, Allison Sweeney, was due on Halloween. Doctors had to induce Meisheid early, and Sweeney’s baby also arrived early. Cousins Myles and Kohen now share the same birthday, Oct. 22, born 29 minutes apart.

Linn County, IA · 12d

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Garbage blocks Cedar Rapids traffic near Mercy hospital

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Traffic near Mercy’s Hall Perrine Cancer Center was blocked Monday morning after a garbage truck evacuated its load. A photo shared by the Cedar Rapids Police Department on social media shows a pile of garbage blocking the road. The police say the truck’s drivers...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 13d

Q98.5

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More Than 200 Entries Later, Linn County Has Its Winning Snowplow Names

The votes are in! Meet the eight snowplows with new names in Linn County.

Linn County, IA · 13d

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Democrats Turek, Sand campaign in Eastern Iowa ahead of midterms

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Josh Turek and Decmocratic candidate for governor Rob Sand went door knocking in Cedar Rapids on Sunday as Iowa’s political races tighten ahead of the midterms. Turek also stopped at IBEW Local 405 to talk with union members. He...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 13d

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Lane restrictions planned on two Cedar Rapids roads Tuesday

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Drivers in Cedar Rapids may see delays Tuesday, Oct. 27, as crews work on 1st Avenue East and Council Street Northeast. Westbound 1st Avenue East will be reduced to one lane between 17th and 16th streets while crews conduct pavement testing. The work is expected to take one day.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 13d

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Salmon, Vowels face off in Iowa Senate District 29 race

Voters in Iowa Senate District 29 will choose between Republican incumbent Sandy Salmon of Janesville and Democratic challenger Jim Vowels of Waverly in next Tuesday’s general election. The district includes Butler County along with Chickasaw, Bremer and parts of Floyd County. Salmon was first elected to the Iowa House...

Iowa · 12d