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Driver seriously hurt in overnight UTV crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — A Swisher man was seriously hurt when the UTV he was driving crashed overnight, but authorities say he is expected to recover. The Linn County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to Wright Brothers Blvd and Lefebure Rd near Fairfax just after midnight Saturday. Witnesses told authorities 54-year-old Thomas Hansen of Swisher was driving in an out of both ditches along the road when he lost control, causing the UTV to roll onto its side.
CANCELLED: Operation Quickfind: Casey Ahlrichs
MONTICELLO, Iowa (KCRG) - UPDATE: The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says 12-year-old Casey Ahlrichs has been located safe. The Monticello Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 12-year-old Casey Ahlrichs. Ahlrichs was last seen on the 300 block of North Sycamore St in Monticello. He was last seen wearing a black and white, long-sleeved motocross shirt with blue sweatpants.
Cedar Rapids mayor shocked as Hy-Vee closes, accuses company of abandoning Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The sudden announcement of the closure of Hy-Vee’s First Avenue location has left many Cedar Rapidians, including Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell, in shock. The decision amplifies ongoing concerns about food deserts— large residential areas without a grocery store—in the heart of the city.
NewBo City Market announces campaign to build second level expansion & grocery store
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — NewBo City Market held a campaign kickoff Saturday morning to announce plans for a new level of attractions. The second level would be constructed on the north side of the building opposite of the business incubator. The new area would include an indoor stage and...
Cedar Rapids crews put out garage fire on Mt. Vernon Road Friday evening
IMAGE COURTESY CEDAR RAPIDS FIRE DEPT. VIA FACEBOOK: Cedar Rapids emergency crews responded to a garage fire 2200 block of Mt. Vernon Rd SE just after 6 p.m. on Friday. No one was inside at the time and no one got hurt. Cedar Rapids emergency crews responded to a garage...
Local organizations respond to food deserts, lack of nearby grocery stores
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Organizations are stepping in to help lessen food desert situations after Hy-Vee announced the closure of its store on First Avenue. Matthew 25's Cultivate Hope Corner Store has been providing groceries in NW Cedar Rapids for 2 years. It offers free produce daily as customers...
Hy-Vee assuring store closing will not force pharmacy customers to pay for delivery
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — With the impending closure of the 1st Avenue Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids, many nearby residents are concerned over how they will get their prescriptions if they are moved to another location. Some viewers have expressed concern that if they are unable to travel to other Hy-Vee locations, such as Mount Vernon or Oakland Road, they may be forced to pay for delivery.
Tips for making walking tacos are in this Fareway Cooking Segment
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Caitlyn Ferin shares great tips for walking tacos in this Fareway Cooking Segment. This time of year it seems like there are always a lot of last-minute get-togethers. I stock up on ground beef when it is on sale, I brown it and freeze it. This...
African American Museum of Iowa Reopens
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Renovations at the African American Museum of Iowa are officially complete after roughly a year of work and the museum reopened to the public on Saturday. The plan for these renovations actually started all the way back in 2019, but physical construction started in May of 2023.
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