Eastern Iowa

Johnson County Supervisor Janelle Rettig is resigning her position. Rettig made the announcement over the weekend, citing personal health concerns that stem from Lyme Disease. Rettig also stated she wanted to step down as the coronavirus crisis was “concluding."

Six months after the derecho carved a path of devastation across Iowa, the city of Cedar Rapids is moving forward with a reforestation plan. The city estimates that some 70 percent of the public tree canopy has been lost since the storm.

Mayor of Grinnell Dan Agnew joins Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe to give the latest on the derecho damage and what recovery will look like for his community.

A witness testified in Davenport Monday that DNA from the suspect in a 40-year-old murder case is “consistent” with DNA found on the dress the victim was…

Bruce Aune, a trusted news anchor at KCRG, the ABC affiliate in Eastern Iowa, is retiring this March.On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe…

This story contains language that may be offensive.A powerful businessman in an eastern Iowa community called on three female councilmembers to resign in…

An artistic couple who are largely running and biking their way along the length of the Mississippi River passed through LeClaire Friday. The trek from…

President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy is keeping some Johnson County families apart. Some of those affected by the administration’s actions…

Law enforcement agencies, first responders and local hospitals across Johnson County will participate in an active shooter drill Tuesday at the University…

Officials in Johnson County are getting back to work after the sudden death of one of their own. The county supervisors met for the first time today…