Weather
Massive Fire Blankets Iowa City Region in Smoke
Blaze in Johnson County prompts air quality alerts and concerns over fire risks in the area.
Crews battle grass fire near Cedar Rapids railroad tracks
Blaze spreads 400 feet in minutes, prompting fire department warning about dry conditions
Record Warmth Today, But Cooler Weather Coming
A weather system moves in late Tuesday with rain and possible storms.
Sports
District Final Matchups Set for Class 1A and 2A Boys Basketball
10 games involving Gazette-area schools highlight the district final round
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Edge Dubuque Fighting Saints in Overtime Thriller
The USHL rivals battled to a 5-4 final score on Saturday night.
Top Iowa High School Two-Sport Standout Commits to Minnesota State
Brock Badding, a senior at Kuemper Catholic High School, will continue his basketball and academic career with the Mavericks.
Lifestyle
Iowa Boosts K-12 Funding by 2% for Next Year
Republicans approve plan to increase state spending per student to over $8,100
Cedar Rapids Music Teacher Grace A. Thompson Dies at 95
Thompson taught private lessons and performed with local music groups for decades before moving to Minnesota in 2024.
Photos: Ash Wednesday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Faithful gather to mark the start of Lenten season in Cedar Rapids
Business
Data Center Projects Fuel Cedar Rapids Commercial Growth in 2025
Surge in industrial data center development drives strong commercial performance, while office and retail sectors show mixed results
Linn County Sets Application Fees for Data Center Projects
Fees will be based on project size to cover county review costs.
Mercy Medical Center Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Joe Malas brings 30 years of healthcare finance experience to the role.
Crime
Rockford Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography
Anthony Paul Harden faces up to 20 years in prison for federal charges.
Two Drivers Arrested for OWI on I380 at Same Time
Incidents occurred just before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, with both drivers allegedly over the legal limit
Three Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 151
Authorities say a wrong-way driver caused the early Sunday collision near Jordans Grove Rd.
