Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids and Cedar Valley both will see growing outdoor concert series this summer. See where and when you can jam out.

Pilots stay longer in New Hampshire to have new alternator installed

Former President Donald Trump will headline a rally Saturday in Des Moines on the same day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to attend fundraising events in Iowa, as the feud between the two heats up.

Linn County Supervisor Chair Louie Zumbach will deliver the State of the County address May 18. Here’s how to attend or tune in.

Gutschmidt Properties will receive city financial support to build single-family homes with accessory dwelling units in Oak Hill Jackson, and transform a block of blighted houses in the southwest quadrant into “Rainbow Road” as a symbol of LGBTQ inclusion.

The new Cedar Rapids location is taking shape at First Avenue and 19th Street NE — the site of the former Western Fraternal Life Association building — after the City Planning Commission advanced plans last week.

Also, Cedar Rapids featured in retail recovery report and Iowa City schools foundation announces new executive director.

The 'round-the-world flight being undertaken by Peter Teahen of Robins and John Ockenfels of Shueyville, will make 39 stops in 21 countries. The men are seeking to raise money and awareness to eradicate polio.

By June 1, Feed Iowa First will no longer farm on a portion of Linn County’s Dows Farm “agri-community” site after a faulty water well pushed the nonprofit off the land earlier than planned, prompting the developer to re-imagine the farm elements of the project.

City of Cedar Rapids officials are gearing up to launch a nationwide search for a new police chief to succeed retired Chief Wayne Jerman, who retired from his role at the helm of the Cedar Rapids Police Department last month after turning 66 years old and aging out of his certification.

Musical based on popular cable TV cartoon runs through May

With a new franchise model, the rapidly growing Barrel House restaurant is hoping to expand nationwide.

The city’s first folklorico group, Fuerzas Culturales, will showcase Mexican history through dance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The group takes the stage at 6 p.m. Friday at CSPS Hall where it hopes to share the culture of different Mexican states with the community.

Iowa House lawmakers approved bipartisan changes to a controversial bill to relax some of Iowa’s child labor laws. The amended bill is now headed to the Senate for final approval.

In her State of the City address, Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said it’s key for the city to work with private partners to spur growth while being the economic driver of the region as the city leans into business attraction.