After Cedar Rapids’ casino dreams were thwarted by opponents earlier this year with a two-year moratorium on new gaming licenses, Linn County casino backers formed a political action committee ahead of November midterms and contributed about $50,000 to Iowa candidates.
As the city explores how to repurpose the now-closed Jones Golf Course, staffers are seeking a consultant to help design a dog park, which would be the third managed by the city.
‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ bringing iconic songs, story to Cedar Rapids stage
Steinway Artist staging 20th anniversary Christmas tour
‘Happy little ear of corn’ has been entertaining children in Cedar Rapids since 1952
Willis Dady Homeless Services has shared its annual Holiday Giving Opportunities to invite the community to support those experiencing homelessness this winter in Linn County.
Think Iowa City awarded the first two grants earlier this month as part of the Iowa City Tourism Grant program. Also, the Cedar Rapids City Council approved a shelter rezoning, and major projects are underway for local flood control and a Mount Vernon schools activities complex.
For the first time since COVID-19 began, Cedar Rapids is once again doling out grants to local arts and cultural nonprofits funded through the tax it takes in from overnight hotel guests. The City Council recently awarded $525,000 to 17 nonprofits.
Cecilia Rokusek says Czech Republic award reflects well on museum, Cedar Rapids in preserving past with eye to future
See inside Sacred Cow Tavern, where church pews are bringing new salvation to a space that’s been mostly vacant since the 1980s.
Touring production coming to Hancher in Iowa City in November and Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids in May
A slice of federal COVID-19 stimulus funds will go toward Cedar Rapids’ efforts to speed up westside flood control and to turn the former Colonial Center into affordable housing.
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