A boost of over $180 million will more than double the Army Corps of Engineers’ contribution toward construction of the city of Cedar Rapids’ flood control system on the east side of the Cedar River, enabling construction to wrap up by the end of 2026.
The popular restaurateur is making some big moves as one restaurant closes and another rebrands in NewBo City Market.
Residents can visit the Community Room at the Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW, from 4 to 6 p.m. May 1 for an update on the project. There are likely to be schematic drawings available to look at from architects.
‘Collaborative social change is cool,’ Indigo River owner says
Average increase across Iowa was 22 percent, but assessors say property taxes will not increase at same rate.
The Cedar Rapids City Council is slated to sign off Tuesday on a $241,442.78 severance agreement with Police Chief Wayne Jerman after he turned 66 years old last month and aged out of his officer certification.
Security systems using doorbell and home surveillance cameras have become more common and are frequently used in police investigations. In Cedar Rapids, community members can register their doorbell cameras to let police know where they might find video of a crime scene.
Federal funds will help with tree replanting, generators
Lyla is part sheep dog and part poodle, but all about therapy
The demand for veterinary services in Iowa — and across the country — grew during the pandemic as adoptions and the pet population increased. This demand has outpaced the number of graduating veterinarians, causing strain on a system that was already facing challenges pre-pandemic, various professionals told The Gazette.
The shortage of veterinarians is being felt across the industry, but some clinics — such as specialty and emergency practices — “have been particularly challenged.”
Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley sat down in Cedar Rapids with law enforcement and a retail leader to discuss how retail theft is enabling the illicit drug trade.
A state board on Thursday awarded a combined $1.3 million toward two CEdar Rapids projects: one that will revitalize Cedar Lake through the grassroots ConnectCR initiative and the other that will renovate the African American Museum of Iowa.
With a whole new menu and a drive-thru, the bakery that gained traction in NewBo City Market has become a bona fide cafe with its new location in Collins Community Credit Union.
New documentary shines light on artist, activist with University of Iowa ties
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