Nitrate levels in the Cedar River, which supplies drinking water for Cedar Rapids, have increased in recent days, but remain below the limit set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids
Evan Watson
News Jun. 27, 2025 8:01 am82d ago
Hundreds of volunteers assisted in almost 40 home repair projects in Cedar Rapids this week for the 10th annual Transform Week.
People & Places Jun. 27, 2025 7:52 am82d ago
At 89, the name synonymous with jazz for thousands of Iowa listeners spanning multiple generations aired his last “Gentle Jazz” show on KCCK.
Photos and Videos Jun. 26, 2025 7:36 pm82d ago
The Freedom Festival hosted a ‘Let’s Try DockDogs’ event to give pet owners a chance to try their dogs at the water-jumping event
Local Government Jun. 26, 2025 2:13 pm82d ago
Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control will now report directly to the City Manager’s office in a move meant to better support the animal welfare agency amid ongoing staffing issues.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Art Jun. 26, 2025 5:30 am83d ago
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art will offer free admission this summer for the 16th year of their Free Summer Admission Program. Admission to CRMA will be free for all visitors July 1 through Aug. 31, 2025.
Theater Jul. 7, 2025 3:09 pm71d ago
The last time Theatre Cedar Rapids presented "Little Shop of Horrors" was in 1998.
Local Government Jul. 22, 2025 10:46 am57d ago
Nearly two years after the launch of a regional growth initiative, three area cities are being asked to reaffirm their support. Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance talent attraction director Jodi Schafer this week provided Cedar Rapids City Council members with an update on the Collaborative Growth Initiative’s year-one goals and funding needs. She’s planning similar presentations for the Marion and Hiawatha city councils.
Evan Watson
News Jun. 26, 2025 7:24 am83d ago
The Freedom Festival’s first ever drone show, which replaces the balloon glow, will kick off the festival Thursday night.
Photos and Videos Jun. 25, 2025 4:48 pm83d ago
Nearly 100 protesters registered their opposition to the “one big beautiful” reconciliation bill with representatives in U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s Cedar Rapids office on Wednesday.
People & Places Jun. 26, 2025 9:24 am83d ago
Every other Saturday throughout the summer, a city within a city pops up to bring downtown Cedar Rapids to life.
Melissa Porter, African American Museum of Iowa
Art Jun. 25, 2025 2:30 pm83d ago
Award-winning independent filmmaker S. Torriano Berry will host a retrospective exhibit featuring his work as an independent filmmaker and a silent auction of art by his mother, Jean Berry, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, at CSPS Hall.
Things To Do Jun. 25, 2025 7:25 am84d ago
The label mates will play 90s hits like ‘Run Around’ and ‘Hey Jealousy.’
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 10:34 am84d ago
What started as Anh’s Bread Therapy in NewBo City Market last year has reopened as Anh’s Bread Therapy and Tea House in the Czech Village. Now, bakery customers can linger a little longer with full tea service and steep in the culture that shapes a way of life for millions.
Restaurants Jun. 25, 2025 5:45 am84d ago
When Hazzard County announced plans to open a second location in Iowa City, another Ped Mall staple was displaced.