UPDATE: Officials release names of suspect, victim in deadly head-on crash on Highway 30

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Two people were killed in a head-on crash on Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids Friday afternoon. It happened after a police pursuit that began in Marshall County. The Iowa State Patrol said 16-year-old Kayan Williams of Cedar Rapids and 36-year-old Garrett Sager of Grand Island,...

Another Restaurant Bites the Dust at This Cedar Rapids Location

We were hoping the rumors weren't true, but it's official. Another Cedar Rapids restaurant has closed. Here's what we know.

Iowa city ranks among the nation's worst for rat infestations

Corn bears aren't real in Iowa , but rats certainly are. The pest control company Orkin has unveiled its list of the rattiest cities in America , and an Iowa city made the list for the first time. Aw, rats! Which Iowa city has the worst rat infestations? This is the first time Cedar Rapids has made it into the top 50 worst cities for rats, landing at 36th on the list. Rats love making homes in and around buildings, beneath vegetation and anywhere they can find protection from predators and the elements, the report said. Cities provide the prime resources for them to thrive. “There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure,” said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin. Cedar Rapids also made Orkin's list for the cities with the worst bed bug infestations in July. More: Two Iowa cities are among the nation's worst for bed bug infestations See Orkin's top 50 rattiest cities Here's a look at the top 50 rattiest cities in America, according to Orkin, and their change in the rankings since last year: Los Angeles Chicago New York San Francisco Washington, DC (+1) Detroit (+1) Cleveland (+4)

Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed

Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with…

High School Football Roundup: North Linn cruises into Class A semifinals

NORTH LINN 41, ST. ANSGAR 0 — After going three-and-out on the game's opening possession, North Linn reeled off touchdowns the next six times it had the ball to start a running clock before halftime in a Class A quarterfinal football rematch from a year ago. North Linn (10-1) avenged a loss in last year's quarterfinals and ended the Saints' perfect season after a state runner-up finish a year ago. The Lynx will face unbeaten West Sioux at 1 p.m. Thursday in the semifinals in Cedar Falls. On the second play of North Linn's second possession, Landon Mertens ripped off a 67-yard run for the first score, with 7 minutes, 14 seconds left in the first quarter. The Lynx made it 14-0 when quarterback Jackson Nielsen and Will Sommerfelt connected on a 22-yard TD pass with 1:51 left in the quarter, then Nielsen scored on second-quarter runs of 9, 18, 1 and 3 yards to increase the lead to 41-0 at halftime. Two interceptions and a fumble return gave the Lynx short fields for three of those scores. In addition to forcing the three turnovers, North Linn's defense limited St. Ansgar to 51 total yards — 308 below its season

Palo woman charged with $21,000 in SNAP fraud

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Palo woman is charged with two felonies after a state investigation found she gave false information about her income to get more food assistance than she was owed. Court documents show 38-year-old Aeryka Walker gave false documents and statements to the Department of Health...

Former Younkers space at Lindale Mall sold, council member says

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The former Younkers space at Lindale Mall has been sold to a new owner, City Council member Scott Olson confirmed. Olson said the buyer is the same developer that recently opened a Dick’s House of Sport connected to the mall in the former Sears location. The developer also opened a Vasa Fitness next to the mall in the former Hy-Vee, Olson said.

‘Barely breathing’: Mom allegedly ordered abortion pills before giving birth to premature baby, then put him on a closet shelf

An Iowa mother was charged after authorities said she wrapped her “barely breathing” premature newborn in a towel and put him on a closet shelf instead of calling for help. Mother told police newborn was barely breathing after birth Margaret Conant, 39, of Marion, was charged with child endangerment causing a substantial risk of bodily...

She's Got the Voice, Now She Needs Iowa's Votes!

A Cascade, IA teenager has a shot at singing on one of Nashville's most legendary stages. Find out how you can help Sarah Boyle get there!

Marion coffee shop employee accused of stealing over $10,000

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Marion woman is accused of stealing over $10,000 from a Scooters store she worked at, according to court documents. Melissa Sanks has been charged with first-degree theft for allegedly stealing cash deposits that were meant to be deposited in the business bank account in August of this year.

Mice, damaged belongings found inside Cedar Rapids storage facility

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Former customers of Devon Self Storage on Edgewood Road in Cedar Rapids say mice damaged belongings they cannot replace, and that getting help from management was another problem. The former customers sent TV-9 videos from October. The videos show mice moving across the floor around...

Cedar Rapids man sentenced for attacking strangers, officers

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A man accused of randomly assaulting multiple strangers in Cedar Rapids last year has pleaded guilty. Daniel Doyen, 25, of Cedar Rapids, was given a five-year prison sentence on Thursday for three felony counts of willful injury and two felony counts of assaulting an officer.

Cedar Rapids makes Orkin’s list of rattiest cities

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids ranks 36th on Orkin’s 2026 list of the 50 U.S. cities with the most rodent treatment activity. It’s the first time the city has made the list. Orkin based its rankings on new residential rodent treatments from Aug. 9, 2025, through...

Board: Nursing home worker stole dozens of painkillers from residents

After being convicted of stealing the medication of multiple nursing home residents, a nurse from Preston has agreed to surrender her license. In June 2025, licensed practical nurse Jaci Moore, now 33, was charged by Waterloo police with third-degree theft after it was alleged she stole 74 items, putting some in her purse and some […]

Solon takes down West Delaware to advance to IHSAA football seminfals

Solon is headed back to the UNI-Dome. The Spartans earned a 23-14 win over West Delaware in the Class 3A Iowa high school football state quarterfinals to stay undefeated and advance to next week's state semifinals. The start of the game looked like every other Solon game this season. Maddox Kelley scored on the first play from scrimmage, taking a 67-yard punt return to the house to give the Spartans a 7-0 lead 19 seconds in. West Delaware answered with a 79-yard scoring strike on third-and-14 to tie it 7-7. After the two teams traded empty posessions, Kelley found Kaden Hoeper on a screen to retake the lead 14-7. The Hawks went 90 yards to tie the game on their first possession out of halftime behind running back Wyatt Johnson. Solon would then get down to the West Delaware 5-yard line, but a false start pushed them back, and they settled for a Collin Mckie 20-yard field goal to take a 17-14 lead. A big fourth-and-5 stop from Solon's defense changed the momentum of the game. Solon bled the clock and, as the Hawks' defense least expected it, Kelley found James Thomsen wide open for a touchdown to seal the

Update on injuries in USPS shooting

Dubuque pro-life group calls for more pregnancy support for women after Marion newborn’s death

LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Arthur Gilloon, vice president of Dubuque County Right to Life Inc., criticized the organization investigators say provided abortion medication to Margaret Conant. Conant faces charges of child endangerment — deprivation of necessary care and obtaining prescription medication by deceit. Speculating about Conant’s circumstances, Gilloon...

Pianist to perform Beethoven’s complete piano concertos with Orchestra Iowa

Pianist and composer Stewart Goodyear is putting his talents to the test in a rare feat of musical endurance during a visit to Cedar Rapids. Over two nights, Goodyear will perform all five Beethoven piano concertos with Orchestra Iowa.

Sisters give birth to sons 30 minutes apart on the same day

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KGAN, BRANDY MEISHED, CNN) — Two pregnant sisters in Iowa, whose due dates were two weeks apart, gave birth to their sons on the same day, just 30 minutes apart. Brandy Meisheid, a Linn County supervisor, was at the hospital for an induction when her sister...

'Wilder Thirst' is Opening a Brand New Shop in Cedar Rapids

Wilder Thirst is bringing their dirty sodas, energy infusions, and lattes to Cedar Rapids in early 2027!