KCRG Local Pulse

Community pushback grows against a planned 7-10 ft fence with privacy netting around the Cedar Rapids ICE office.

• Monthly gatherings provide...

KCRG forecasts track mid-week warming peaking Friday before cooler, snowy weekend:

• Today (Fri): Sunny, highs upper 40s-low 60s north-south, gusty...

Sira Doumbia is emerging as a key player for CR Washington ahead of the state basketball tournament. This Cedar Rapids standout is one to watch as the postseason heats up.

• 37-year MLB veteran Bruce Froemming umpired 5,163 games (third-most ever) and a record 11 no-hitters, including Nolan Ryan's.
• Iowa roots: Started...

Former Dubuque football coach appeals 10-year sentence for stealing over $47K in league funds. Updated just 15 hours ago.

KCRG's 9 Who Care community feature highlights David Maier as a local Iowa contributor, updated just 3 hours ago. A great nod to those making a difference in our communities.

Local fave Hometown Restyling just went 100% employee-owned via ESOP transition—a win for Iowa workers and customers alike.

• Customer perks: All...

Ava Heiden dropped a career-high 28 points as No. 9 Iowa rallied past Illinois 82-78, overcoming their second-half 3-point barrage on Thursday night.

Community Services Updates

• 🔥 Free Meal Program Reopens: Green Square Meals in Cedar Rapids will resume service Monday from 3:30pm-5:30pm...

• Northeast Cedar Rapids residents report mail arriving days late despite Informed Delivery alerts, causing financial hardship like delayed checks and...

Linn-Mar's search for a new superintendent to replace retiring Amy Kortemeyer heats up with three finalists:

• Dr. Willie Barney, Davenport's...

Local communities are prioritizing $19M in federal gas tax dollars for metro transit projects:

• Public input events at Kirkwood CC let residents vote...

Key impacts of Gov. Reynolds' signed 2% state aid increase ($82M):

• Below requests: Districts sought 5% to combat inflation; many like Cedar Rapids,...

Quick resilience for Cedar Rapids homeless: Free meal program resumes Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, 3:30-5:30pm weekdays.

• Dumpster fire...

Short-term shifts for your commute & plans:

• Tonight/Friday morning: Cool lows mid-20s-low 30s, then sunny & breezy – elevated fire risk south (gusts...

Community spotlight: Dogs Forever indoor golf tournament!

• March 14 event: Fundraiser supports a medical foster dog in need
• Meet Chevy: 8-year-old pup seeking her forever home
  Sign up to help local animal rescue efforts!

Zander Murray shines in CR Xavier's 64-52 substate semifinal victory over Waverly-Shell Rock:

• Senior scores program-record 37 points
• Saints...

Federal sentencing spotlights local drug issues: Cleveland “Schmitty” Stephens, 63, gets 151 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled...

Michael Magnus Havenstein, an Anamosa State Penitentiary inmate serving a long-term sentence for Dubuque County crimes since March 19, 1997, died Sunday at 9:39 a.m. at age 65.

Short-term thaw ahead, but changes loom:

• Thursday: Clouds clear for afternoon sunshine, highs in 40s.
• Friday: Abundant sunshine, breezy, temps hit...