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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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Newhall City Council Minutes, October 12, 2026

Mayor Boddicker opened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM. Roll Call: Council Present: Cross, Rinderknecht, Seeck, Slouha. Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Rinderknecht, 2nd by Seeck approving the agenda including the addition of Action Item g, all present aye, motion carried. Public Works: Addressed flooding, report is on file....

Newhall, 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 · 2d
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Big Changes Coming to Former Younkers Space at Lindale Mall

The Younkers store at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids closed in 2018. Since then, it has been home to events like the Festival of Trees, pop-up sales, and seasonal stores like Spirit Halloween. But now, a new retailer is making plans to take over the space. Former Lindale Mall Younkers...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 4d
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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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12 Family-Owned Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Big Box Stores A Run For Their Money

I’ve noticed that my grocery shopping takes considerably longer when there’s a good butcher counter involved. Add a bakery or a shelf full of homemade treats, and suddenly my carefully planned ten-minute stop becomes a much bigger outing. That’s part of what makes Iowa’s family-owned grocery markets so...

Iowa · 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 · 21h

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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 · 2d

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Wednesday Weather Statement Warns U.S. State Of Storm With 40 MPH Winds

On Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service issued a warning for parts of Iowa.

Iowa City, 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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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 · 22h

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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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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 · 21h

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David vs. Goliath at the UNI-Dome: Western Dubuque Gets Its Shot at Unbeaten Xavier

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — November 11, 2026 — Every underdog story needs a giant, and Thursday night at the UNI-Dome, Western Dubuque has one waiting: Cedar Rapids Xavier, 11-0, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, the defending state champions, and the favorite to finish a second straight undefeated season with another title.

Epworth, 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 · 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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Cedar Ridge unveils Portside II, a triple-finished Iowa bourbon at 115 proof

SWISHER, Iowa (Nov. 11, 2026) — Cedar Ridge Distillery is bringing a new twist to one of its most popular whiskey creations with the release of Portside II, a limited-edition Iowa bourbon finished in three different types of oak and wine casks. Inspired by the distillery’s 2023 QuintEssential Special...

Iowa · 1d

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Students react to midterm election, hopeful for a better Iowa

The months of political ads and campaign rallies finally ended on Nov. 3 when Gov.-elect Rob Sand won against Zach Lahn with 55.5% of the vote, following a heated campaign battle. Similarly, in the U.S. Senate race, Josh Turek won with 50% against Ashley Hinson, setting a new trend of...

Iowa · 21h

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Cedar Rapids school board elects new leadership, reviews district finances

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education unanimously elected Scott Drzycimski as president and Laura Zimmerman as vice president during its annual meeting Monday, Nov. 9. According to meeting minutes, Drzycimski nominated himself for president and was the only candidate. Board members Jennifer...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d