Eastern Iowa doctor urges residents to check vaccination status after state’s first measles case confirmed. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/07/09/eastern-iowa-doctor-urges-residents-check-vaccination-status-after-states-first-measles-case-confirmed/

A $53 million indoor activities facility planned for Linn-Mar Community School District is being restructured into two phases after a change in state law. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/07/08/linn-mars-53m-activity-center-plan-shifts-two-phases-after-state-law-change/

An Eastern Iowa campground is at capacity this Fourth of July weekend, saying data center workers are filling most sites and making it harder for longtime campers to find a spot. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/07/04/holiday-campers-struggle-space-data-center-workers-fill-rv-park/ 

Walford rejected annexing land for a potential data center, citing concerns over infrastructure, traffic, and wanting to preserve the small community. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/07/03/walford-rejects-data-center-annexation-request-citing-infrastructure-concerns/

Team USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina fans packed the RiverLoop Amphitheatre in Waterloo to cheer on their teams during a World Cup watch party. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/07/02/its-more-than-just-game-world-cup-watch-party-draws-bosnian-community/

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Lowden for an America 250 celebration that also served as a fundraiser to support the town’s future. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/28/we-people-america-250-celebration-aims-help-small-towns-future/ 

The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to install a temporary traffic signal at Highway 965 and 120th Street. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/27/i-dont-think-its-going-help-dot-plans-temporary-traffic-signal-swisher-ahead-i-380-ramp-closure/

The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to install a temporary traffic signal at Highway 965 and 120th Street. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/27/i-dont-think-its-going-help-dot-plans-temporary-traffic-signal-swisher-ahead-i-380-ramp-closure/ 

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that thousands of Roundup users can no longer base cancer lawsuits on claims that Bayer failed to warn consumers about health risks. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/26/farmers-face-new-legal-hurdles-roundup-lawsuits/

A new audit shows Iowa City school leaders moved $38 million between internal funds without required board approval, and auditors said that violated state law. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/24/iowa-city-schools-audit-finds-38-million-moved-without-required-board-approval/

Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Iowa City Saturday for the city’s annual Pride Parade and Festival. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/20/iowa-city-pride-parade-festival-draws-thousands/ 

Thousands of workers helping build data centers are bringing change to local businesses in Cedar Rapids. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/19/its-keeping-our-doors-open-businesses-see-boost-data-centers/ 

County deputies spread thin as drivers hit 95 mph near data centers. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/18/county-deputies-spread-thin-drivers-hit-95-mph-near-data-centers/

Cedar Rapids is about a month into a new park policy that eliminates trash cans and asks visitors to take their garbage home. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/13/cedar-rapids-removes-trash-cans-parks-linn-county-says-policy-has-worked-decades/ 

Soccer fans packed the Bijou Theatre on Thursday night as the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Springville soccer league turned the U.S. World Cup opener into a hometown celebration. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/13/world-cup-watch-party-brings-mount-vernon-community-together/ 

A new Johnson County program is helping people get medical equipment like wheelchairs and walkers at no cost, while keeping usable equipment from going to waste. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/12/medical-lending-library-pop-up-offers-free-equipment-residents/

Summer break has officially begun for most schools, but for many students, months away from the classroom can mean the start of the “summer slide.” Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/06/cedar-rapids-library-begins-summer-reading-challenge-combat-summer-slide/

The Iowa Supreme Court has blocked for now an attempt by the University of Iowa to alter a race-based scholarship. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/06/05/university-iowa-seeks-modify-scholarship-after-supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling/ 

Johnson County is changing how it responds to severe weather after large hail damaged emergency vehicles during storms over the last week. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/24/johnson-county-ema-changes-severe-weather-response-after-hail-damages-emergency-vehicles/

Washington County experienced storm damage, including destroyed buildings, snapped trees, and power outages. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/18/downed-trees-destroyed-buildings-power-outages-hit-area-east-highway/

New documents are adding clarity to the timeline of Google’s decision to drop plans to build a data center in rural Linn County and instead work with the city of Palo. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/17/i9-investigation-linn-county-discusses-googles-shift-palo-data-center-project/

Storm chasers are racing to catch the storm, but some are putting lives at risk to get it. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/16/hobbyist-describes-risky-behavior-while-authorities-pull-over-storm-chaser-going-98-mph/

Roofs were damaged, and trees were toppled in Delaware County after a storm moved through the area. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/15/storm-damages-roofs-topples-trees-delaware-county/

Business owner says calls keep coming as Iowa's fire seasons grow longer and drier READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/11/iowa-goats-grazing-prevent-wildfires-demand-grows/ 

Crude oil near $100 a barrel drives fuel costs up more than 50 cents in a month READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/10/rising-gas-prices-squeeze-iowa-commuters-small-businesses/

Green Square Meals reopened after a fire forced it to temporarily relocate to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/08/cedar-rapids-food-resource-returns-original-location-following-more-than-70000-repairs/

The Artemis II astronauts are headed home. In the meantime, scientists at Houston’s Mission Control are poring over the stream of moon photos beaming down. https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-astronauts-channel-apollo-8-with-striking-earthset-photo/ 

Investigation shows city negotiated with tech giant while publicly claiming limited knowledge of project READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/04/i9-investigation-documents-show-palo-negotiated-with-google-while-publicly-downplaying-involvement/ 

Meals on Wheels nonprofit ventures into for-profit business with library cafe takeover READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/03/horizons-reopen-cedar-rapids-public-library-cafe-this-summer/

The Cedar Rapids School Board presented parents and families with two boundary plans showing where students would attend school in the 2027-2028 school year. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/01/cedar-rapids-school-board-unveils-boundary-plans-2027-2028/

Workers at a wind turbine manufacturing plant told Sen. Chuck Grassley that tariffs are affecting their industry during a visit to the facility. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/31/grassley-visits-west-branch-wind-turbine-plant-workers-voice-tariff-concerns/

The family attorney for a teenager shot and killed by police says police have blocked them from getting unedited body camera footage of the shooting. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/27/i9-investigation-attorney-family-saber-bernard-seeks-full-video-after-officer-involved-shooting/

Palo residents pressed city leaders for details about a proposed Google data center at a town hall meeting on Tuesday, but many questions remained unanswered. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/25/palo-residents-question-google-data-center-plans-town-hall/

Veterans in Cedar Rapids will have access to expanded mental health resources as CRUSH of Iowa grows its peer-to-peer support services. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/24/crush-iowa-expands-mental-health-services-veterans/

Palo community ideas shape park plans: READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/21/palo-vision-boards-park-upgrades/ 

A construction project along 1st Street SW under Interstate 380 is nearing completion after more than two years, with some closed portions expected to reopen by the end of the month. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/20/cedar-rapids-construction-project-nearing-completion-after-two-years/

Meridith Hoffman got her start as a realtor in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area not long before the death of Ashley Okland sent a shockwave through the industry. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/19/open-house-killing-shines-light-need-realtor-safety/

Prosecutors say Matthew Schleier considered killing his children for weeks before strangling his 5-year-old son READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/17/marion-fathers-killing-son-was-premeditated-prosecutors-argue-closing-arguments/ 

Gov. Reynolds gives insight into not running for another term during first Legacy Tour stop in Cedar Rapids READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/13/gov-reynolds-gives-insight-into-not-running-another-term-during-first-legacy-tour-stop-cedar-rapids/

Union says job losses ripple beyond plant walls READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/07/whirlpool-amana-layoffs-341-workers-lose-jobs-union-rallies-support/ 

Today marks two years since Caitlin Clark set a new record for most points ever scored in NCAA basketball. https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/03/today-history-caitlin-clark-breaks-ncaa-scoring-record/

An eastern Iowa Fire Department has new gear, but it's something you'd expect to see on a police officer. https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/02/independence-fire-department-starts-using-bulletproof-vests/

Coralville will host the NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships Friday and Saturday, and the city is gearing up for thousands of visitors.

A former Cedar Falls city council member who left Iran decades ago says he’s worried about what comes next — and if military action will lead to democracy. https://www.kcrg.com/2026/03/02/iowan-born-iran-reacts-us-attacks-middle-east/

USPS statistics show 85% on-time rate, but northeast Cedar Rapids residents say delays are getting worse READ MORE: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/02/28/cedar-rapids-mail-delivery-delays-prompt-complaints-usps-data-reviewed/ 

A planned fence around the Cedar Rapids ICE office has drawn opposition from protesters who say the structure would prevent them from supporting immigrants during routine monthly check-ins. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/02/27/people-protest-planned-fence-around-cedar-rapids-ice-office/

About two-thirds of Iowa school districts will not meet state-mandated budget levels this year because state education funding is not enough to offset enrollment declines. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/02/26/two-thirds-iowa-school-districts-trigger-budget-guarantee-amid-enrollment-declines/

Trump has spent the last year boasting his accomplishments. Many of these claims reiterated during his State of the Union address are misinformed. https://www.kcrg.com/2026/02/25/fact-focus-look-trumps-false-misleading-claims-his-state-union-speech/

The district’s superintendent said the reductions will not be enough to address the district’s long-term financial challenges. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/02/25/iowa-city-schools-planning-8m-cuts-amid-financial-crisis/ 

A dumpster fire early Tuesday morning forced Green Square Meals to close indefinitely, leaving more than 100 people without access to a free dinner. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/02/25/green-square-meals-fire-cedar-rapids-free-dinner-program-closed-indefinitely/